Rain to retire from CS2 within five years

One of the most recognizable players in Counter-Strike history, Norwegian rifler Håvard "rain" Nygaard, has announced his intention to retire from the professional CS2 scene. In an interview published on FaZe Clan’s official YouTube channel, rain revealed that he plans to leave competitive play within the next five years to focus on his family.

"Considering how long my wife has let me do this, I think I’ll be done within five years," rain shared. "I’ve already gotten everything I wanted out of the game. Now it’s time to be home, with my wife and kids, and watch them grow. I think I’ll definitely be done within five years."

Nygaard has been competing on the professional scene since 2013 and has been a core member of FaZe Clan since 2016. During his time with the organization, rain became a symbol of consistency, helping lead the team through early victories to their crowning achievement at PGL Major Antwerp 2022, where he earned MVP honors. He has also been ranked in HLTV’s top 20 players of the year three times and named MVP of major events on four separate occasions.

The announcement of his eventual retirement resonated deeply with both FaZe fans and the broader Counter-Strike community. Rain remains the last active player from FaZe’s original CS:GO lineup and is widely regarded as the heart and soul of the team. His departure will mark the end of an era.

While he hasn’t set a specific date for retirement, his message was clear: the countdown has begun. There’s still time to appreciate the final seasons of one of the greatest players in both FaZe Clan and Counter-Strike history.

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