s1mple (Oleksandr Kostyliev) is widely regarded as one of the greatest Counter-Strike players of all time. On July 28, 2024, BC.Game Esports made a stunning announcement: they had acquired s1mple from Natus Vincere, simultaneously reinstating CacaNito into the starting lineup.
The Signing That Shocked CS2
The acquisition of s1mple by BC.Game Esports was one of the most talked-about transfers in the history of professional Counter-Strike. s1mple had spent the majority of his legendary career at Natus Vincere, where he accumulated multiple Major titles and individual awards. His arrival at a relatively new organization like BC.Game Esports reflected the team's serious ambitions in European CS2.
July 28th – BC.Game Esports acquire s1mple from Natus Vincere and reinstate CacaNito into the starting lineup.
Liquipedia Counter-Strike Wiki – BC.Game Esports Timeline
Impact at BC.Game Esports
With s1mple on the roster, BC.Game Esports gained immediate recognition across the CS2 community. The signing boosted the team's Liquipedia profile and increased their tournament viewership significantly. At IEM Kraków 2026, BC.Game Esports attracted a peak audience of 739,349 concurrent viewers – a record for the organization.
Associated Roster Changes
The s1mple signing coincided with multiple roster moves:
- nawwk was released to free agency on the same day
- CacaNito was reinstated into the starting lineup
- aNdu and emi were signed on a trial basis shortly after (July 30)
s1mple's full career statistics and match history with BC.Game Esports are tracked on his Liquipedia player profile.