United States
Shroud — Creator Stats, Followers & Audience
Michael Grzesiek, known online as Shroud, is a U.S.-based gaming creator who rose to prominence as a professional CS:GO player before…
Total Followers -0.2%
8.7M
Across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok
Primary Platform
1.2M followers · 14% of audience
Engagement
4.7%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Mega
Est. $30K–$70K / IG post
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Continued competing with Sentinels in VCT Americas before stepping back from the active Valorant roster
After a high-profile return to pro play in 2023, Shroud transitioned back toward a streaming-first role with Sentinels.
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Joined Sentinels' Valorant roster for the VCT Americas league, marking his return to pro competition
His signing was one of the biggest storylines of the 2023 VCT season, drawing massive viewership to Sentinels matches.
Growth Trend
Last 365 days| Window | YouTube | TikTok | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | -622 -0.1% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -622 |
| Last 30 days | -15293 -1.2% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -15293 |
| Last 90 days | +0 +0.0% | -10200 -0.1% | +0 +0.0% | -10200 |
| Last 365 days | +0 +0.0% | -10200 -0.1% | +0 +0.0% | -10200 |
Audience Demographics
PremiumDaily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
Recent Brand Partnerships
Last 12 months · sponsored content only| Brand | Type | Platform | Date | Performance vs. baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logitech Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | May 2026 | — |
| Maingear Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Oct 2025 | — |
| World of Tanks Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Oct 2025 | — |
| Starfield Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | May 2025 | — |
| ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Apr 2024 | — |
About Shroud
Michael Grzesiek, known online as Shroud, is a U.S.-based gaming creator who rose to prominence as a professional CS:GO player before transitioning into full-time streaming on Twitch. His mechanical precision — particularly in first-person shooters — built a reputation that outlasted any single title and pulled a large audience through multiple platform moves, including a high-profile stint on Microsoft's short-lived Mixer before returning to Twitch in 2020. In 2023 he stepped back into competitive play by joining the Sentinels Valorant roster for the VCT Americas league, though he moved off the active lineup in 2024. That same year he announced his engagement to fellow streamer Hannah Kennedy, known as Bnans, adding a personal dimension to a career defined almost entirely by on-screen performance.
Estimated Rate Card
Benchmark estimates for a creator at Shroud's tier (Mega, 8.7M combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shroud's real name?
Shroud's real name is Michael Grzesiek. He adopted the handle Shroud early in his competitive CS:GO career and has used it exclusively across every platform since.
Who is Shroud engaged to?
Shroud is engaged to Hannah Kennedy, the streamer known online as Bnans. The two announced their engagement in 2023 after years of being publicly together.
Did Shroud play professionally in Valorant?
Shroud joined Sentinels' Valorant roster for the VCT Americas league in 2023, marking his first return to organised competitive play since his CS:GO days. He stepped back from the active lineup in 2024, returning to his primary focus as a content creator and streamer.
Why did Shroud leave Twitch for Mixer?
Shroud signed an exclusive deal with Microsoft's Mixer platform in late 2019, reportedly one of the largest streaming contracts at the time. When Microsoft shut Mixer down in July 2020, Shroud was released from his contract and returned to Twitch.
What games does Shroud typically stream?
Shroud built his audience on tactical and battle-royale shooters, most notably CS:GO, PUBG, and Valorant, leveraging his professional-grade aim to entertain viewers. He regularly explores newly released titles — including sponsored integrations for games like Starfield — keeping his content varied without abandoning the FPS core his audience expects.
Which brands sponsor Shroud?
Shroud's confirmed sponsors include Logitech, Maingear, ASUSTeK, World of Tanks, and Starfield. The roster skews heavily toward PC hardware, peripherals, and gaming titles, reflecting the purchasing priorities of his audience.
How did Shroud first get famous?
Shroud gained initial recognition as a professional CS:GO player, competing with Cloud9 and earning a reputation as one of the most accurate aimers in the game. His simultaneous streaming of practice and competitive sessions brought a large viewership that followed him into full-time content creation after he retired from pro play in 2018.
How many followers does Shroud have across platforms?
Shroud's combined following across tracked platforms sits at approximately 8 million, with YouTube accounting for the majority at 6.8 million subscribers and Instagram adding roughly 1.2 million. His Twitch channel, his primary platform, is not included in those figures and maintains a separate, substantial subscriber and follower base.
What is Shroud's engagement rate compared to other gaming creators?
Shroud's blended engagement rate sits at 2.1%, above the gaming category median of 1.5%. For a creator in the Mega tier, where large audiences routinely dilute interaction rates, outperforming the baseline by this margin signals a retained and relatively active core fanbase.
Is Shroud still active on Twitch in 2025 and 2026?
Yes, Shroud continues to stream regularly on Twitch as of 2026, maintaining it as his primary live platform. His content output includes both solo sessions on major FPS titles and occasional collaborative streams, alongside ongoing YouTube uploads that serve as evergreen highlight content.
How this page is built
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