Asap Praises s1mple’s Winning Mentality Ahead of BC.Game Debut
Tyson “asap” Paterson has offered an early glimpse into life alongside Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev at BC.Game, praising both the Ukrainian superstar’s skill and his intense competitive mentality.
The Australian rifler described s1mple as one of Counter-Strike’s all-time greats and highlighted what he has already seen from him in practice. The comments arrive at a particularly important moment for BC.Game: asap joined the organization on September 22, and the rebuilt lineup is scheduled to make its LAN debut at ROG JOURNEY Autumn 2026 on October 2.
Quick Summary
Who: Tyson “asap” Paterson and Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
Team: BC.Game
What happened: asap praised s1mple’s ability, experience and relentless desire to win.
Roster change: asap officially replaced the benched electroNic on September 22.
Debut event: ROG JOURNEY Autumn 2026
Dates: October 2–3, 2026
Location: Skövde, Sweden
Prize pool: $20,000
Bigger picture: BC.Game’s new composition also has implications for its regional VRS status.
What Did Asap Say About s1mple?
s1mple remains the centerpiece of BC.Game’s international CS2 project as the team prepares to integrate asap into its new lineup.
The comments were published by Cybersport.ru on October 1, citing an interview with DFRAG. According to the report, asap called s1mple one of the greatest players in Counter-Strike history and said he had already witnessed the Ukrainian’s ability during practice.
The most striking part of Paterson’s assessment concerned s1mple’s competitive mentality. Translated from the Russian report, asap said:
“I like his mentality — he’s literally willing to kill anyone to win.”
The wording is clearly figurative competitive language rather than a literal statement. More importantly for BC.Game, Paterson said this is exactly the type of teammate he wants alongside him.
He also described s1mple as the most experienced player he has played with.
That assessment gives the first meaningful indication of how the relationship between BC.Game’s newest player and its biggest star is developing before the lineup plays an official map together.
Why Asap’s Comments Matter for BC.Game
There is more behind the interview than praise for a famous teammate.
BC.Game officially signed asap from THUNDER dOWNUNDER on September 22 after moving Denis “electroNic” Sharipov to the bench. The transfer completed a lineup consisting of s1mple, Emil “Magisk” Reif, asap, Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold and Ayush “mzinho” Batbold, with Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas coaching the side.
As of October 1, HLTV lists the lineup as:
| Player | Status / context |
|---|---|
| Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev | Starter |
| Emil “Magisk” Reif | Starter / IGL |
| Tyson “asap” Paterson | Starter, joined Sept. 22 |
| Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold | Starter |
| Ayush “mzinho” Batbold | Starter |
| Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas | Coach |
Magisk was signed as BC.Game’s in-game leader in June, meaning the roster combines an established veteran leadership structure with s1mple’s experience and three players from the Asia-Pacific region.
That makes the chemistry between asap and s1mple worth tracking beyond the headline quote.
Watch s1mple in action for BC.Game against paiN at the CS Asia Championships 2026.
From THUNDER dOWNUNDER to Playing With s1mple
The move represents a major career transition for Paterson.
Before joining BC.Game, asap competed with Australian lineup THUNDER dOWNUNDER. In a July interview with DFRAG, he spoke about his desire to pursue higher-level Counter-Strike and said he was willing to move to Europe to further his career.
Just over two months later, he joined a lineup featuring s1mple and four-time Major winner Magisk.
That creates a substantial change in environment: instead of competing primarily within the Oceanic ecosystem, asap is entering an international project with immediate competitive objectives.
His comments suggest that, at least during the team's initial practice period, s1mple’s famously demanding competitive approach has made a positive impression.
BC.Game and Asap Timeline
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | asap tells DFRAG he is willing to move to Europe in pursuit of greater opportunities. |
| September 22 | BC.Game benches electroNic; reports identify asap as his expected replacement. |
| September 22 | BC.Game officially announces the signing of asap. |
| September 28 | BC.Game is confirmed for ROG JOURNEY Autumn, where the new lineup is set to debut. |
| October 1 | asap’s comments praising s1mple’s ability and mentality are reported by Cybersport.ru. |
| October 2 | BC.Game is scheduled to begin competition at ROG JOURNEY Autumn 2026. |
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Main player | Tyson “asap” Paterson |
| Teammate discussed | Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev |
| Team | BC.Game |
| asap joined | September 22, 2026 |
| Player replaced | electroNic, moved to bench |
| First event with BC.Game | ROG JOURNEY Autumn 2026 |
| Event dates | October 2–3 |
| Location | Skövde, Sweden |
| Format | LAN |
| Prize pool | $20,000 |
| Current coach | TaZ |
| IGL | Magisk |
| Current HLTV ranking | #60 as of October 1 |
| Current Valve ranking shown by HLTV | #57 as of October 1 |
The ranking figures are a snapshot and can change as new results enter the respective ranking systems.
The Bigger Story: BC.Game’s VRS Strategy
The asap transfer has consequences beyond replacing one rifler with another.
HLTV reported when the signing became official that adding the Australian creates a majority-Asian lineup alongside Mongolian players Senzu and mzinho. This allows BC.Game to move toward the Asia VRS region rather than remaining in Europe.
At the time of the transfer, HLTV reported that BC.Game had 1,191 points and sat 36th in the European VRS. The same points total would have placed the team fourth in Asia at that moment, according to the report. Those figures should be treated as a September 22 snapshot rather than current standings.
ROG JOURNEY is therefore important for more than simply giving asap his first official matches.
HLTV reported that BC.Game is seeking five VRS-ranked matches at the Swedish event as part of its regional switch.
That means the new roster has both a chemistry test and a ranking objective immediately in front of it.
Tactical Impact of Adding Asap
The tactical consequences remain partly TBD because asap has not yet played an official map for BC.Game.
HLTV's current team statistics page lists him with zero maps for the organization as of October 1. Any firm conclusions about his exact positions, CT setups or how resources will be distributed within the new five would therefore be premature.
What is established is the leadership hierarchy: Magisk joined BC.Game as the team's in-game leader, while s1mple remains one of the central individual pieces of the roster.
ROG JOURNEY should provide the first usable evidence of how asap is integrated around s1mple, Senzu and mzinho.
Tournament Impact: ROG JOURNEY Becomes the First Test
ROG JOURNEY Autumn 2026 takes place on October 2–3 in Sweden with 24 teams and a $20,000 prize pool. BC.Game is among the notable participants alongside teams including 100 Thieves and Ninjas in Pyjamas.
For BC.Game, the tournament has three immediate layers of significance: it is asap’s debut, the first competitive test of the revised five-man roster, and part of the team’s effort to establish its new VRS regional status.
The schedule also offers little time for a slow introduction.
HLTV currently lists multiple BC.Game group-stage matches for October 2, beginning against Glitch.
What Changes Now?
BC.Game enters a new phase of its 2026 project.
The lineup that previously featured electroNic is no longer the active five. Instead, the organization has committed to an international roster built around s1mple, Magisk, asap, Senzu and mzinho.
The move also creates a new competitive pathway through the Asian VRS ecosystem, although BC.Game still needs its upcoming matches to establish the relevant roster and ranking conditions described by HLTV.
For asap personally, the transition is even more straightforward: the Australian goes from THUNDER dOWNUNDER to playing alongside one of Counter-Strike’s most decorated individual stars.
His first comments suggest he views s1mple’s intensity as an asset rather than something he needs to adjust to.
What to Watch Next
The first priority is asap’s official BC.Game debut on October 2. Results at ROG JOURNEY will provide the first real evidence of how the rebuilt lineup functions outside practice.
Watch specifically for how Magisk structures the team, how asap is positioned alongside Senzu and mzinho, whether the lineup can immediately generate stable results, and how BC.Game’s VRS situation develops after the required matches.
The team's opening scheduled opponent is Glitch, with further October 2 matches currently listed against Prestige, Voca, BASEMENT BOYS and Sashi.
FAQ
What did Asap say about s1mple?
Asap praised s1mple as one of Counter-Strike’s greatest players and highlighted his experience and extremely competitive mentality. He said he likes s1mple's desire to win and considers him the kind of teammate he wants to play alongside.
When did Asap join BC.Game?
BC.Game officially announced Tyson “asap” Paterson on September 22, 2026. He replaced electroNic in the active lineup.
When will Asap debut for BC.Game?
His debut is scheduled for ROG JOURNEY Autumn 2026, which runs October 2–3 in Skövde, Sweden.
Who is currently on the BC.Game CS2 roster?
As of October 1, the active lineup listed by HLTV consists of s1mple, Magisk, asap, Senzu and mzinho, with TaZ as coach.
Why is the Asap transfer important for BC.Game’s VRS position?
Adding asap alongside Senzu and mzinho gives BC.Game a majority-Asian core. HLTV reported that the organization is seeking the required VRS-ranked matches to switch its regional affiliation to Asia, a move connected to its route toward the PGL Singapore Major.
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