The esports gaming scene is buzzing with another big-money deal. According to multiple sources, crypto platform BC.GAME has successfully signed legendary sniper s1mple for a staggering fee of $5 million, officially bringing him into their CS2 team, BC.GAME Esports.
Regarded as “the most dominant player in CS history,” s1mple has become the center of transfer rumors since his brief hiatus in 2023. His “return” not only excites fans but also raises eyebrows throughout the esports industry—what story lies behind this eye-popping contract worth around 35 million RMB?
BC.GAME’s lavish spending in recent years is no secret, having collaborated with sports stars and established global sponsorships, and now they are reaching into the top-tier esports arena. Industry insiders speculate that this move aims for “instant success” in the CS2 competitions. Esports authority HLTV reported that s1mple’s arrival reflects BC.GAME’s strong ambition to enter the elite CS2 tournaments. Meanwhile, foreign media outlet EsportsInsider noted that this is not just a signing, but a declaration.
s1mple (Oleksandr Kostyliev) is a professional player from Ukraine, born in 1997. He started playing CS at the age of four under the influence of his brother and began his professional career in 2013 at 16, joining the semi-professional team LAN DODGERS. He first gained public attention when he joined North American team Team Liquid, and after joining NaVi in August 2016, he became a core player, leading the team to win 17 major trophies before choosing to leave and join BC.GAME this July.
It’s worth noting that while s1mple has yet to represent BC.GAME Esports, the team previously claimed the championship at the CCT Season 2 EU series, establishing themselves as a rising force in CS2 European competitions. BC.GAME’s signing of s1mple sends a clear message: they are not just throwing money to buy attention but are investing heavily to change their performance rankings.
Regarding the rumored $5 million signing fee, a source close to BC.GAME responded, “As long as we can win, it’s all worth it.”
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