Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev began his journey with the new team BC.Game with an ironic remark that quickly spread across social media:
The anti-cheat is tough, the game froze 10 times… now we know what online gaming is all about
The debut took place as part of Exort The Proving Grounds Season 3 in an online format, and the Ukrainian star encountered technical issues right on the first map of the series.
Debut on Overpass
In their match against CYBERSHOKE, BC.Game picked Overpass as their map choice. The first half ended with a slight advantage for their opponents (7:5), after which the teams traded even halves as CT. Regulation finished at 12:12, but in overtime CYBERSHOKE closed out the map with a 16:13 victory.
s1mple’s start with BC.Game
This match marked s1mple’s first official map with his new roster. Despite his usual aggressive playstyle, the Ukrainian couldn’t impose his rhythm due to numerous freezes and connection problems, which he mentioned in his post-game comment. His stats ended up below his career averages, immediately sparking discussions on how quickly he could adapt to his new team and to online tournament conditions.
Key stats and standout players
The best performer for BC.Game was CacaNito — 29 kills, 102.4 ADR, and a 1.44 rating. He also led the team in first kills (7) and total damage. s1mple finished the map with 17 kills, a 65.5% KAST, and 52.2 ADR, ending with a 0.89 rating — the lowest on the team.
For the winners, Forester stood out (23 kills, 91.6 ADR, 1.11 rating), while the deciding factor was CYBERSHOKE winning four clutches compared to BC.Game’s two.
Community reaction
s1mple’s comment quickly spread across Twitter and Reddit, sparking a wave of jokes, memes, and debates. One of the most popular posts was an Omni-Man-style meme with the caption “Maybe I am washed”, which fans humorously attributed to Kostyliev himself.
Tweets from well-known users and analysts added to the banter:
- X.FUN: “Next game he’s gonna blame the electricity for causing input lag ”
- Pog Predict: “please don’t let the GOAT be washed online ”
- Strafe Esports: “Classic online experience s1mple still making it work! ”
- Kovalov | CS Traiding: “It’s good to see Sasha back on pro scene, give him time and he gets back into shape”
While part of the community took the situation with humor, others seriously pointed out that anti-cheat issues and freezes can affect even the very best players in the world. Either way, s1mple’s debut for BC.Game has already become one of the most talked-about CS2 events of the week.
For s1mple, this debut was far from ideal, but it served as a reminder that even the most decorated players aren’t immune to the challenges of online play. Whether the technical hiccups were a one-off or a recurring obstacle, all eyes will be on the Ukrainian star in the upcoming matches to see if he can shake off the slow start and deliver the kind of performances that made him a CS legend.
