Josue Sway (born: January 27, 2004),[1] better known online as Sway, is an American YouTuber and professional gamer known for playing Fortnite: Battle Royale. He is notable for his high ground retakes and building inside the game. Sway was a member of Chronic before switching to FaZe in February 2019 becoming the youngest FaZe member at the time and commonly plays with other FaZe Fortnite members.
Sway began his career as an online gamer with his YouTube channel. He created the channel in June 2013. However, he did not post anything on the channel until March 2017. His first video on the channel was 'Easy De Atomizer.' Sway primarily posts 'Fortnite' gameplays and montages on the channel. His first 'Fortnite video to earn a million views was 'FaZe Sway vs Ghost Aydan.' Some of Sway's most-watched videos are 'Sway's Highground Techniques Tutorial,' 'Sway's Settings,' 'Hi I'm FaZe Sway,' 'My Settings,' '34 Kills Season 9 On Controller,' and 'Handcam.' The last video currently has more than two million views, the highest on the channel.
Sway's gaming career leaped after he was promoted by the most popular e-sports organization in the world, 'FaZe Clan.' He joined the clan in the middle of March 2019. His inclusion was covered by 'Dexerto,' the world's most extensive e-sports news and media entertainment network. As a 'FaZe' member, Sway has made a distinct identity for himself, considering the clan consists of professional players. Sway's unique feature as a gamer is that he uses the 'Dark Bomber' skin exclusively.
Additionally, Sway has exceptional editing skills. Sway's precision at aiming at his “enemies” is known to many. Sway's shooting accuracy is also praised by many. This deadly combination makes him a terrifying opponent in any 'Fortnite' build fight. Sway often teams up with fellow 'FaZe' member Cizzorz for 'Fortnite' battles.
Sway was the youngest of the 'FaZe' clan members until 13-year-old H1ghsky1 joined the clan toward the end of March 2019. Sway never revealed his face until he became a 'Faze' member. On April 2, 2019, the 'YouTube' channel named 'Amp Gaming' published a video titled 'FAZE SWAY FACE REVEAL “OFFICIAL”.
History
Josue launched his YouTube channel on June 18, 2013, although the first video currently posted on his channel was posted on March 31, 2017 called "Easy De Atomizer" a 3 minute long gameplay of Call Of Duty currently holding over 200,000 views. By the time he joined FaZe he posted a video "joined @FazeClan" showing some of his gameplay clips.
Personal life
Josue was born and raised in the United States but then moved to Mexico according to FaZe. He has two younger sisters and an older brother. He was a gaming enthusiast since his earlier life and had started playing games since then. Sooner he discovered his passion for gaming and started working in the same direction.
Trivia
- His creator-code in the Fortnite item shop is 'YoSway'
- He has seen his YouTube audience grow to more than 3.7 million total subscribers. His joining FaZe Clan was covered in Dexerto.
- He and Cizzorz have played Fortnite as teammates for FaZe Clan.