The CS2 rifler's vacation is pure esports news, but FaZe Clan's past Web3 ambitions make the org worth watching.
FaZe Clan’s star CS2 rifler Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken has temporarily stepped away from team practice to take a holiday in Japan, according to a report from Gloria.
The Canadian player, who returned to FaZe’s roster around September 13, 2025, ahead of ESL Pro League Season 22, has been documented enjoying his time off through social media, including an unofficial fan meetup that surfaced on his Instagram.
Why this is on a crypto site at all
FaZe Clan launched its “FaZe Forever” Web3 gaming initiative back in December 2022, positioning itself as one of several major esports organizations experimenting with blockchain technology and digital collectibles during the height of the Web3 gaming hype cycle.
FaZe Clan’s current roster activities, including Twistzz’s holiday, carry no connection to any crypto tokens, protocols, or blockchain-based assets.
The esports context
Twistzz is one of the more accomplished riflers in competitive Counter-Strike history. His return to FaZe after a stint with Team Liquid was a significant roster move in the CS2 scene.
Social media activity from early June, including fan interactions during his Japan trip, suggests this is a planned break rather than anything contentious.
What this means for crypto investors
There are no tokens to watch, no protocol launches tied to FaZe’s roster, and no on-chain activity connected to this news.
