On the night of October 10, the CS community exploded: s1mple was once again at the center of attention — this time not because of a transfer or another drama, but because of… Chinese servers. In screenshots that instantly spread across Reddit and Twitter, the Ukrainian player can be seen playing on Asian public servers under the tag BC.Game. Coincidence? Or perhaps — the first hint of an unexpected comeback, possibly even for the upcoming CS Asia Championships 2025.
NEW SERVER — OLD QUESTIONS
For s1mple, playing on “random” servers is nothing new. But China is another story. Players noticed that the ping and nickname matched his official account, and that his current team on HLTV is listed as BC.Game, where he has been officially registered since July 2025. This fact made fans speculate: could s1mple be preparing for a tournament in Asia — perhaps as a substitute for Natus Vincere or Virtus.pro?
It is worth noting that on one of the screenshots, users also spotted the familiar account of electronic, playing on the same server under the nickname e1 with a Virtus.pro tag. If this is not a coincidence, we might be witnessing something more than just casual Faceit games.
CS ASIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 — A CHANCE FOR INTRIGUE
The CS Asia Championships 2025, set to begin in the coming days, has already caught fans’ attention following the announcements of Virtus.pro, G2, Cloud9, and several Asian lineups. And although no official roster changes have been announced yet, the appearance of s1mple on Chinese servers feels like a classic “tease before the reveal.”
If we look back at history — this is exactly how s1mple has hinted at comebacks before: first fan screenshots, then confirmation from an organization. And if the Ukrainian really is in China now — it’s unlikely to be just a sightseeing trip.
BC.GAME: A SHORT EPISODE OR A BRIDGE TO A NEW CHAPTER?
On HLTV, s1mple’s recent official matches appear under the BC.Game tag, particularly in ESL Challenger League Season 50. The team has shown solid results — a 1.31 rating and 98/100 Firepower — proving that even after a break, Oleksandr remains in top form.
Currently, BC.Game is preparing to face Eternal Fire as part of Exort The Proving Grounds Season 5. So the idea that s1mple could use this performance as a warm-up before a larger tournament seems more than logical.
BAITS AS A WAY OF LIFE
For those who have followed s1mple for a long time, this is another example of his trademark teasing of the community. The screenshots that appear online always trigger a wave of speculation: “Is he coming back?”, “Has he signed a new contract?”, “Is he replacing someone?” This time, it’s once again in classic fashion.
But there’s one difference: the Chinese direction. A tournament in Asia, Virtus.pro’s participation, his simultaneous appearance with electronic, and activity on local servers — this is no longer just a random tease but a well-planned information wave.
CONCLUSION
No one knows for sure whether s1mple has actually arrived in China, but one thing is certain — the internet has already “exploded.” Everyone is watching, discussing, analyzing IPs and Steam profiles. And even if this is just another ironic stunt by Oleksandr — it’s working flawlessly. A tease or the trailer for a new chapter in his career? As always, only he knows the answer.
