Esports powerhouse FaZe Clan has officially announced the return of Helvijs “broky” Saukants to their main Counter-Strike 2 roster. The Latvian rifler and primary AWPer is set to reintegrate into the active lineup, signaling the conclusion of a temporary roster adjustment that saw legendary player Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev fill his spot.
Broky had temporarily stepped away from competitive play with the team back in May. This hiatus coincided with FaZe bringing in s1mple on a short-term loan agreement from Natus Vincere (NAVI). During this period, s1mple competed with FaZe in significant tournaments, including IEM Dallas 2025 and the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, events which broky did not participate in.
The announcement of broky`s return was made via the organization`s social media channels. Accompanying the news was an enthusiastic message from the club: “Charged up, refreshed, and ready as ever.” One might logically infer that missing two premier esports events offers ample opportunity for a player to become both “refreshed” and subsequently “ready.”
While broky`s re-entry is confirmed, FaZe Clan has not yet issued a formal statement detailing the status of s1mple`s loan or his departure from their temporary roster position. This leaves a minor point of procedural clarity pending from the organization`s side regarding the transition.
Broky is a foundational player for FaZe Clan, known for his consistent high-impact AWPing and clutch potential. His return is anticipated to restore the established dynamics and strategic depth that the team cultivated prior to the recent temporary change. As FaZe prepares for upcoming competitive challenges in the demanding CS2 circuit, having a core player like broky back in the server is a significant development for the team`s stability and aspirations.
Jasper Hawthorne