Esports organization FaZe Clan has officially announced the return of Helvijs “broky” Saukants to their Counter-Strike 2 roster. The news, shared via the club`s social media channels, confirms a significant change in the team`s active lineup.
The announcement from FaZe Clan was succinct, stating: “Charged, updated, and ready as ever.” This signals broky`s readiness to rejoin competitive play after a period away from the main roster.
Broky`s return means he will step back into the position previously filled by Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev. The Ukrainian superstar had been playing for FaZe Clan on loan from Natus Vincere (NAVI). During s1mple`s tenure as a stand-in, Saukants was absent from the active lineup.
Broky originally stepped away from FaZe`s main roster in May. While s1mple was competing with the team, Saukants consequently missed key tournaments including IEM Dallas 2025 and BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. His return aims to integrate a core player back into the squad ahead of future competitions.
Interestingly, the official announcement from FaZe Clan did not include any details regarding the conclusion of their agreement with s1mple. This leaves the exact status of the loan arrangement and s1mple`s immediate future somewhat ambiguous following broky`s confirmed return. The esports world is now awaiting clarity on s1mple`s next steps and whether his loan period has simply concluded as scheduled.
With broky now back in the server, FaZe Clan looks to solidify its lineup and build momentum. His reintegration will be a key factor in the team`s performance in upcoming events, as they aim to leverage the familiar synergy of their core roster.
Finley Holt