JBOEN: The Major Spot Has Eased the Pressure, but the Goal Is Still the Trophy

FaZe is returning to the stage at IEM Beijing after staying away from top-tier tournaments during the autumn season. In their first match, the team will face FURIA, which recently won PGL Masters. At events such as the Esports World Cup and FISSURE Playground 3, the team had to compete in an environment where the competition was weak.

The pressure on FaZe has noticeably decreased now that the team has secured its right to attend the Major. JBOEN said it is more comfortable to play without calculating points. Still, he stressed that they will take the field to win the tournament.

The player also touched on the team's internal atmosphere. He explained that mistakes on the field after the Esports World Cup created tension between teammates, which led to a bad mood. He added that Neityu and Russ have been working to improve the team's atmosphere, and that playing has become more enjoyable recently.

JBOEN also argued that playing against strong teams is necessary for improvement. In his view, tougher opponents are the best opportunity to see the team's real level.