Five days before kicking off their XSE Pro League 2026 campaign in Guangzhou, China, FaZe have announced their first set of roster changes, moving broky to the bench and bringing in JBOEN on a six-month loan.

Finally, we can rest easy. Our prayers have been answered.

As we’ve all seen, broky’s form has steadily declined over the past few years, and it was just a matter of time before the inevitable happened. That said, we all remember just how incredible broky can be at his best. Hopefully, a fresh start with a new team gives him the opportunity to reset and regain his confidence.

We won’t forget broky friday.

We also didn’t forget about you, jcobbb. The only reason you’re still around is because FaZe need the VRS points. Make sure to learn some Chinese while you’re there buddy, because you’re next.

And to replace broky, who else could it be? The one and only, the infamous, the legendary, the iconic… #193-ranked BIG Academy’s AWPer.

If you truly know ball (read: you haven’t touched grass in years and for some God-forsaken reason actually watch tier 17 online CS), you’ve probably heard the name. The kid has been tearing it up for quite some time over there.

Taking this move at face value, you might be disappointed. We get it. The FaZe Clan that once signed names like NiKo, karrigan, coldzera, and olofmeister is now out here signing Joe Biden and Netanyahu.

But you’ve got to realize this isn’t the same FaZe. This is a phase focused on developing talent rather than chasing the Major title (although it would be nice if they could at least make it there). With that in mind, these signings make perfect sense - even if JBONER’s experience against real opposition is close to non-existent.

Who would've thought? JBOEN to the rescue. We're already sold on the move - if nothing else, the endless amount of jokes we’ll be able to make with this guy’s nickname will be worth it.