Patryk Stachowiak
100 Thieves Rebuilds Around Experience
The report suggests that the Norwegian veteran will be the cornerstone of the new 100 Thieves project. While the full roster remains unconfirmed, well-known insider Aleksei “OverDrive” Birukov claims the organization’s priority is to acquire three players from GamerLegion, with rain’s deal reportedly hinging on that lineup forming a strong competitive core.
100 Thieves president Jacob Toft-Andersen hinted at this move back in 2024, stating on Reddit that it was their “ambition” to re-enter CS2. Now, it looks like that ambition is turning into action.
Returning to the Roots
For long-time fans, this marks a significant homecoming. The organization, founded by Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, originally entered CS:GO in 2019 with an Australian lineup featuring Justin “jks” Savage. That roster reached the IEM Beijing 2019 Grand Final and climbed to #5 in the HLTV world rankings before 100 Thieves withdrew from the scene in 2020, citing uncertainty around the esports ecosystem.
rain’s New Chapter
After over eight years and nearly 2,000 maps with FaZe Clan, rain leaves behind a legacy of consistency and composure. In his farewell post, he confirmed he was “open to offers for any role” — even in-game leadership — giving 100 Thieves flexibility in how they shape their new lineup.
Few players bring rain’s combination of veteran leadership, mechanical discipline, and championship pedigree. For 100 Thieves, that experience could be the key to attracting further top-tier signings as the organization re-establishes itself in the CS2 circuit.
Looking Ahead
Nothing is official yet, but with rain reportedly locked in and GamerLegion talent on the radar, all signs point toward a massive re-entry for 100 Thieves in 2025. If confirmed, this move could reshape the North American Counter-Strike landscape and reignite fan interest in one of esports’ most storied brands.
Reported lineup so far:
- Håvard “rain” Nygaard
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