S1mple lastly returning to professional CS2 after year-long break

Counter-Strike legend Oleksandr ‘s1mple’ Kostyljev is lastly set to return in CS2 as he’s taking half within the Good World Shanghai Main qualifiers.

When Valve first introduced CS2, loads of long-time Counter-Strike execs have been skeptical. Positive, they needed to launch one thing new to struggle the rising recognition of Valorant, however it’s not what they have been anticipating.

Attending to grips with new mechanics and options has seen some long-standing execs transfer on. S1mple, arguably the best CS:GO participant of all time, was a type of. He took a backseat for Natus Vincere, benching himself.

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His Na’Vi group has gone from energy to energy in CS2, successful the PGL Copenhagen Main, Esports World Cup, and ESL Professional League Season 20. Nevertheless, his return has at all times been a lingering query.

The Ukrainian star joined Falcons on mortgage for BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown 2024, however it was only one match. He stated he’d hoped to return after lastly taking part in CS2 on LAN as properly.

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Nicely, that’s occurring now as S1mple is becoming a member of up with Falcons as soon as once more for the Good World Shanghai Main qualifiers.

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As HLTV reported, S1mple will probably be changing the spectacular Alvaro ‘SunPayus’ Garcia, who joined Falcons from ENCE in December 2023. So, lower than a full yr on the roster earlier than being moved on.

Falcons had initially focused S1mple when creating their superteam and hoped to group him up with Nikola ‘Niko’ Kovac. As famous, the Ukrainian star has flirted with the group after becoming a member of them on mortgage however Niko stays with G2.

Whether or not or not this second mortgage transfer sees S1mple be a part of Falcons completely stays to be seen. Nevertheless, getting him again in professional CS is one thing followers will probably be delighted with.