FACEIT has drawn major attention after announcing a review of 18-year-old player Maidar “nocries”. In recent months, he became one of the biggest mysteries in CS2. His dominant matches on the platform, where he even reached the #1 global rank, sparked debate, suspicion, and accusations of cheating. FACEIT chose a proven method to settle the matter: they invited him to their headquarters in New York to play under direct anti-cheat supervision.
What’s happening in New York
FACEIT confirmed that nocries already finished his first day in the office. He played on hardware prepared and monitored by FACEIT staff.
JUST IN: FACEIT announced 'nocries' is currently playing in their HQ ‼️
> Ropz underwent a similar process a few years ago 👀 pic.twitter.com/wbRt1T37AF
— Ozzny (@Ozzny_CS2) September 24, 2025
Every action is tracked in conditions that leave no room for software manipulation. For nocries, this is a chance to prove his legitimacy. For FACEIT, it’s an opportunity to protect community trust.
Historical parallels: the ropz case
The case immediately reminded fans of Robin “ropz” Kool in 2017. Back then, the Estonian prodigy faced cheating suspicions because his gameplay seemed “too consistent” and “inhuman.” FACEIT brought him in, and he proved his skills in controlled settings. That performance opened the door to a career that later included a Major championship and global stardom with FaZe.
Fans now call nocries the “NA ropz,” suggesting he could become the next big name, this time from North America.
Community reaction
The news spread quickly across social media. Opinions remain split:
- saraliciousz: “nice, i wish him all the best. saw him on ohne stream and i like his trolly attitude”
- ClashGG: “Hopefully he’s legit”
- Dominic Sommersperger: “The NA ropz”
- CSGO500: “he better not be cheating”
- CSGOLuck.com: “If the #1 player on faceit is cheating then I can’t even imagine how bad premier is”
Analytical Telegram channels also picked up the story. Many noted that at his peak, nocries’ stats even topped donk, who is considered the current face of CS2 dominance.
Who is nocries?
Community sources describe Maidar “nocries” as an 18-year-old from the U.S. who broke into the FACEIT elite with a mix of stability and aggression. His playstyle is often described as “too strong to be true.” Even against seasoned opponents, he produced nearly flawless numbers.
For a time, he held the #1 rank on FACEIT. That success fueled endless debates: is he a unique talent or just another cheater?
What’s next
FACEIT confirmed the review will continue for several days. If nocries maintains his level under controlled conditions, it will stand as one of the strongest validations of raw talent in FACEIT’s history. But if doubts prove true, the scandal will shake the platform — especially since he was the #1 ranked player.
The nocries case is a real test for both the player and FACEIT. For him, it’s a chance to shed the “cheater” label and move toward professional CS2. For FACEIT, it’s a moment to show their anti-cheat system is effective and transparent.
Whether nocries follows the path of ropz or sees his story end in scandal will soon become clear.
