Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev has shared detailed thoughts on BC.Game’s current training process, offering a clear look into how the new roster is taking shape. The Ukrainian star spoke about intense daily practice, early competitive decisions, and the realistic path toward official matches through qualifiers. His message made one thing clear: motivation and belief are fully back.
Straight into training mode
BC.Game did not ease into the project. The team completed three full days of practice right away, including three scrims on the opening day. After testing the pool, the roster immediately removed one map — a small but telling decision that showed how fast the team is defining its direction.
Such quick calls underline that BC.Game are not treating this lineup as an experiment. The focus is on structure and clarity from the start, even if that means making difficult choices early. s1mple said the team environment already feels right. He pointed to strong internal chemistry while acknowledging that improvement is still needed.
The team really clicks with me. Of course, there’s still a lot to work on — that’s normal.
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Qualifiers instead of a direct LAN debut
s1mple also addressed expectations around his first official matches. He initially believed BC.Game would debut at IEM Krakow, ESL’s first major LAN of the year. Instead, the team now faces the challenge of fighting through the IEM Rio qualifiers.
He showed no frustration about the situation. Instead, he framed it as part of the process and stayed focused on the work ahead. That approach stood out against the usual star-driven narratives that follow his career.
Ten-hour days and full commitment
The clearest signal came from s1mple’s description of the daily routine. He revealed that the team practices up to ten hours per day — a workload more typical of Major bootcamps than early roster builds.
We practice around ten hours a day. I’m genuinely happy to be back in a real working atmosphere.
Fans quickly picked up on that wording. Many interpreted it as a sign that s1mple feels mentally reset and fully engaged again after a turbulent period.
Community reaction: belief in a comeback
The CS2 community reacted instantly. The post gathered thousands of reactions and hundreds of comments across Telegram, X, and fan chats within minutes. The message from fans was consistent: belief.
- “GOAT is back.”
- “S1mple returning to his prime.”
- “Waiting for Top-1 sniper in 2026.”
- “Sanek is hungry again.”
Some comments leaned into humor and football metaphors. Others focused on competitive expectations. Still, the overall tone stayed overwhelmingly positive. Even cautious voices admitted that this combination of heavy practice, realism, and visible motivation feels different from past returns.
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More than just words
This was not a polished announcement or a marketing message. It was a player talking openly about scrims, map decisions, long hours, and qualifiers. For s1mple, it looks like a reset built on discipline rather than status. For BC.Game, it is early proof that the project centers on effort, not just star power. Results will come later. For now, one thing is clear: s1mple is not easing back into the scene. He is grinding his way back in.
