Counter-Strike star Oleksandr ‘s1mple’ Kostyljev has damaged his silence on a possible return to professional play in CS2 after lastly experiencing the modifications on LAN.
When Valve introduced that Counter-Strike: International Offensive could be making means for CS2, the aggressive scene was shaken up. Some rosters have been shortly overhauled as some gamers couldn’t become familiar with the motion and general gameplay modifications.
NAVI have been additionally included in that. They noticed s1mple – the best Counter-Strike participant of all-time – determine to take a backseat as he needed to see Valve make some modifications. After s1mple benched himself, the Ukrainain’s group went on to win the primary CS2 Main – PGL Copengahen Main – and the Esports World Cup.
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There was loads of speak about him returning, one thing he “hopes” to do with NAVI. But, it is perhaps robust.
“Na’Vi doesn’t want S1mple; Sasha wants Na’Vi. There are issues which are onerous to speak about however the motivation by no means light. I’m genuinely very proud of how the blokes are taking part in, however generally they lack skilled egoism, and that frustrates me,” s1mple stated on his official Telegram account following IEM Cologne.
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The Counter-Strike legend continued, saying he desires to return: “I hope to return sometime, I’m uninterested in doing nothing. And after I come again, I’ll undoubtedly be stronger – it’s only a matter of time.”
The 26-year-old stated it’s “unhappy” that he’s not part of the group he’s been with since 2016 anymore. Nonetheless, he’s happy by their improvement and accepted he’s been harsh with criticism.
As for his personal experiences with CS2, he added: “First time taking part in on LAN, although it’s a showmatch – the sport feels completely different, you don’t want to make use of any additional stuff that will help you.”
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S1mple has competed in CS2 in 2024, when he joined Falcons Esports on mortgage for a collection towards Metizport.
He didn’t precisely go off as he usually does in that collection, having a kill demise ratio of 38-49. Although, he’s clearly acquired a bit extra follow underneath his belt, and now that aggressive hearth is raging.
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