BC.Game hint at near-$10m FaZe approach as roster-building questions resurface

BC.Game hint at near-$10m FaZe approach as roster-building questions resurface

BC.Game have claimed they explored a blockbuster move for FaZe’s core trio — Finn “karrigan” Andersen, David “frozen” Čerňanský, and Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski — with a figure of “almost $10 million” being referenced in a response to Duncan “Thorin” Shields on X, according to a report from Escorenews (and mirrored by GGScore). 

The report notes that the wording in BC.Game’s message leaves room for interpretation — it’s unclear whether BC.Game were offering close to $10m or whether FaZe’s asking price was in that range — but either way, the number would represent one of the largest buyout discussions Counter-Strike has seen in the modern era. 

“Not just the aura” — scrutiny around how BC.Game do business

The claim has reignited community discussion around how BC.Game are trying to accelerate their CS2 project: big names, big money, and big conversations — but limited traction so far. In the same Escorenews piece, BC.Game are described as having approached multiple established lineups in late 2025 without closing a deal, reflecting a pattern of ambitious outreach that hasn’t yet translated into a top-tier roster acquisition. 

That dynamic matches the broader criticism circulating in CIS spaces right now (including the “it’s also the casino itself” framing you referenced): the idea that it isn’t only the brand association around a gambling-backed org that scares off potential partners or players, but also how negotiations are handled — especially when discussions spill into public view rather than staying at the negotiating table.

Context: BC.Game’s current CS2 core is already star-studded

BC.Game’s willingness to even be linked to a FaZe-core number like this lands in a period where the org has already made headline moves.

Most notably, Denis “electroNic” Sharipov joined BC.Game in October 2025, reuniting with Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev — a pairing that instantly raised the ceiling (and expectations) for the project. 

HLTV’s team page currently reflects s1mple, electroNic, and aNdu as the listed core, with remaining slots still to be finalized. 

Why FaZe’s core matters — and why this rumor is explosive

A “core buy” from a team like FaZe isn’t just a shopping spree — it’s buying ranking position, ecosystem stability, and proven structure (IGL leadership, established roles, and a plug-and-play competitive foundation). Even entertaining a three-player purchase signals that BC.Game’s ambition isn’t simply to assemble a highlight-reel roster — it’s to shortcut directly to Tier 1 relevance.

But that’s exactly where the ethical and practical questions start stacking up:

• What is a “fair” number for a move that could reshape an org’s entire discipline footprint?

• How much should a buyer pay for instant legitimacy vs. build organically?

• At what point does public pressure (or public complaining) become leverage — or self-sabotage?

For now, there’s one hard takeaway: BC.Game themselves have allowed the idea of a near-$10m FaZe-core conversation into the public space, and that alone will keep every future BC.Game negotiation under a microscope.