Thorin: “I’d say that FaZe’s new roster will perform much better than the previous one.”

For Vitality, the start of this year looked very similar to its first season in 2025. They were eliminated from BLAST Bounty, but then showed incredible form in subsequent tournaments. This team seemed unbeatable. However, this time around, Vitality didn’t win the Major. Now, every upcoming event—as well as any match against rivals of the Falcons’ caliber—is crucial for them. The team needs to prove that it’s still the best in the world, and at the IEM Cologne Major 2026, it was stopped by karrigan’s magic—a magic that doesn’t work at regular tournaments.

We’ll never root for FaZe Clan as passionately as we used to. The team’s previous rosters took top spots at major tournaments and fought for victory at the Major. Now, however, if we set aside the brand and just look at the players… They aren’t in contention for trophies. But I’d say that FaZe’s new roster will perform much better than the previous one.

I don’t understand how BIG let JBOEN go to FaZe? He’s a really good sniper who could become a true star in the future. Of course, the revamped FaZe hasn’t played in Tier 1 tournaments yet, but in my opinion, JBOEN already looks better than broky. He’s the reason I still have a little faith in this team.