In one of the most intriguing roster moves of the Counter-Strike 2 season, BC.Game has officially announced the signing of Denis “electroNic” Sharipov, the former Natus Vincere and Virtus.pro star. The move reunites him with Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, a duo that once defined an era of dominance in Counter-Strike.
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The Return of The Na’Vi Core
When s1mple and electroNic first played together under Natus Vincere in 2017, their duo became one of the most feared combinations in CS:GO history. Together, they led Na’Vi to glory, capturing titles such as PGL Major Stockholm 2021, IEM Katowice 2020, and ESL One Cologne 2021.
Their chemistry was undeniable — a blend of s1mple’s explosive precision and electroNic’s tactical intelligence. But in 2023, their paths diverged when Na’Vi moved to an international lineup. s1mple eventually took a break from competitive play, while electroNic ventured into new territory with Cloud9 and later Virtus.pro.
What followed was a difficult stretch. Transitioning into the in-game leader role, ElectroNic’s individual performance dipped, and neither roster found lasting success. His benching from Virtus.pro in August 2025 seemed like a low point — but also a turning point.
Now, BC.Game offers him a fresh stage and a familiar partner.
BC.Game’s Bold Vision
For BC.Game, the signing is both a statement and a strategy. The organization — still carving its identity in the crowded CS2 landscape — has clarified that it wants more than participation. It wants contention.
Reuniting s1mple and electroNic is a direct play for proven chemistry. Few duos in Counter-Strike history have demonstrated such synergy under pressure. Their shared experience under coach Andrey “Kane” Pipkin and Na’Vi’s legendary systems gives them a blueprint for success — one they may now adapt under BC.Game’s current coach Luka “emi” Vuković.
The team’s lineup now stands as:
- Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
- Denis “electroNic” Sharipov
- Nemanja “nexa” Isaković
- Aleksandar “CacaNito” Kjulukoski
- Andreas “aNdu” Maasing
- Luka “emi” Vuković (coach)
Fresh Start For ElectroNic: From Leader To Rifler Again
The most notable shift for electroNic will be returning to his roots. After two years experimenting with in-game-leading at Cloud9 and 22, he’ll re-assume his role as a rifler. The transition could be liberating. Without the pressure of calling, electroNic can focus purely on mechanical play, timing, and synergy — all traits that once made him one of the game’s top-five riflers. His 2021-2022 form remains a benchmark for positional awareness and clutch consistency. BC.Game’s coach Emi reportedly intends to build a flexible system where s1mple and electroNic can roam dynamically rather than be locked into rigid roles — reminiscent of their peak Na’Vi days.
What It Means For s1mple
For s1mple, this reunion is as much about comfort as competition. After years of roster turbulence, reconnecting with a teammate he trusts could be crucial.
At their best, s1mple and electroNic balanced each other: s1mple’s unfiltered aggression tempered by electroNic’s discipline. If BC.Game can replicate that structure, the team could quickly elevate beyond mid-tier expectations.
There’s also an emotional narrative at play — a sense of unfinished business. Their dominance in Natus Vincere was cut short not by a decline in form but by organizational restructuring. BC.Game now gives them a chance to get back their glory again, this time under a new banner.
What Comes Next?
All eyes now turn to BC.Game, the game’s upcoming tournament schedule. Early scrim reports indicate promising synergy, but the test will come under LAN pressure.
If electroNic can rediscover his 2021 form and s1mple returns to his peak focus, BC.Game could rapidly evolve from an ambitious newcomer into a title threat.
