Key Takeaways:
- FlyQuest signs jks, replacing Liazz after over three years with the organization.
- jks brings championship experience from FaZe, G2, and Team Liquid.
- The new lineup will debut at IEM Cologne, aiming for VRS points and redemption.
North American esports organisation FlyQuest has officially signed Australian rifler Justin ‘jks’ Savage from Team Liquid. The veteran will replace longtime member Jay ‘Liazz’ Tregillgas on FlyQuest’s active Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster ahead of IEM Cologne 2025.
This marks jks’s return to an all-Australian lineup for the first time since his 100 Thieves stint in 2019–2020.
jks Brings Tier-One Experience to FlyQuest CS2
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most accomplished CS2 players, jks arrives with a decorated international resume. He lifted trophies at IEM Katowice 2022 with FaZe Clan and IEM Cologne 2023 under G2 Esports. His recent run with Team Liquid included a top-12 finish at the BLAST Open Spring.
FlyQuest’s decision to bring in jks follows Team Liquid’s permanent signing of siuhy after a successful trial run.
End of an Era: Liazz Departs After 3.5 Years
The move signals the end of a significant chapter for Liazz, who spent over three years with FlyQuest and helped lead the team to major Oceania triumphs. Notably, he was instrumental in winning ESL Challenger League Season 48 and qualifying for the BLAST.tv Austin Major.
Despite those successes, FlyQuest’s recent struggles at top-tier international events prompted leadership to rethink its core.
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Eyes on IEM Cologne and a Top-32 Finish
FlyQuest is currently ranked 24th in the Valve Regional Standings and is looking to solidify its standing in the global CS2 ecosystem. The team’s next test will be IEM Cologne 2025, where they’ll compete for a share of the $1 million prize pool.
After a promising third-place finish at the Asian Champions League, FlyQuest stumbled at the Austin Major, exiting in the top 27. The addition of jks may be the spark needed to find consistency against international powerhouses.
What This Means for FlyQuest
FlyQuest’s roster overhaul is a clear sign of its ambition to break through on the global CS2 stage. With jks’s veteran leadership and championship pedigree, expectations are high ahead of IEM Cologne
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