CS2bc.gameBC.Game asked Valve to reset its VRS points to zero after a new region rule. What does this mean for PGL Major Singapore 2026?
BC.Game asked to reset its VRS points to qualify for PGL Major Singapore 2026. Now, Valve has responded. Image Credits: BC.Game, Valve
CS2 team BC.Game made an unusual offer to Valve, asking to have its VRS points wiped to zero. The request came on October 7, 2026, one day after Valve changed a key ranking rule.
Now, Valve has responded, allowing the org to qualify through an Asian regional path. What’s going on, and how will this affect PGL Major Singapore? Let’s explore.
The PGL Major Singapore runs from November 25 to December 13, 2026, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Besides being one of the most important S-Tier CS2 events of the year, the prize pool is listed at $1,250,000. This is a sizable sum, so the stakes are high for orgs involved. Teams earn invitations through the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), and the final VRS ranking used for invitations is set for November 2.
On October 6, Valve updated its Major Supplemental Rulebook. The new rule says a roster can only get a regional designation if it has not appeared in another region’s VRS list during the previous three calendar months.
In simple terms, a team can no longer jump regions fast to find an easier path. The rule applies right away to the upcoming Major.
BC.Game has been making major roster moves throughout the 2026 season. Veteran player Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev remains on the lineup. After signing Senzu and mzinho from The MongolZ, the team had an extremely international roster. They had assembled a ‘super-team,’ like fans had seen on Team Falcons and other orgs before.
This was just the start: the org had been working on a region move. BC.Game signed Tyson “asap” Paterson to build an Asian core and chase a spot through the less crowded Asian ranking. It would be much easier to collect VRS points in the region, since there was less competition.
The plan worked fast. Before the move, BC.Game ranked only 36th in the European VRS. After it, the team jumped to second in Asia. Asia gets five Major slots. This means BC.Game would almost certainly earn a Major invitation.
On October 6, BC.Game sat second in Asia with 1,307 VRS points. Only TYLOO stood ahead. Then the new rule arrived. BC.Game had also appeared in the European VRS during the past three calendar months, meaning their Asian qualification route officially closed.
If Valve ignored the Asian move, qualification chances looked bleak. BC.Game would have to climb from around the top 40 in Europe to the top 18 to earn an invite.
BC.Game answered with a bold idea. CEO Ali Muhanned asked Valve to reset BC.Game to zero VRS points. He wanted the current five players, asap, mzinho, Senzu, s1mple, and Magisk, to start from scratch.
The team summed up the offer in a short line: “0 points. 5 players. 3 weeks.” That matches the time left for Asian events before the Major cutoff.
The statement says BC.Game does not want to take anything from another team. If the roster cannot earn enough points, BC.Game will not go to the Major.
BC.Game was not the only team affected. Danish organization Sashi tried a similar plan. It signed Australian players Tynan “TjP” Purtell and Jordan “Hatz” Bajic to hold an Asian core for a short time.
Sashi also used Anton “Anlelele” Huynh’s dual Danish and Vietnamese citizenship to make the swap work. BIG co-founder Tom J. Lemke said that loophole played a big part in Valve’s choice. The reports say Sashi’s move was what likely pushed Valve to act, but the new rule also had an effect on BC Game.
Coach TaZ posted a long statement on X, elaborating on BC Game’s situation. He started off: “Counter-Strike has been my life for more than 20 years. I have enormous respect for Valve and for what they have built around this game. I will never communicate about their decisions disrespectfully, even when I disagree with one.”
TaZ said, “We also understand that getting [to a competitive level] takes time.” The team’s earlier results were not good enough, so a roster change was needed. He also confirmed the Asian ranking gave the team a better shot at the Major, but clarified:
“When we signed Senzu and Mzinho, the objective was never to “become an Asian team.” We signed them because we genuinely believe they are two of the biggest talents in Counter-Strike — not just in Asia, but globally.”
TaZ added that BC.Game “followed the rules that existed at the time” and built an eligible roster. They faced additional difficulties, such as language barriers, visa logistics, and travel issues, that made the qualification process more difficult in some aspects than it was for other teams. He finds it hard to accept a new three-month restriction in the middle of a qualification cycle, especially because “Major qualification was one of the factors behind the decision.”
“Nothing was guaranteed for us.
We still had to perform.
We still had to earn the points.
And we still could have failed to qualify from either Europe or Asia.”
Later on October 7, Valve made an exception to allow BC.Game into the Major. The team posted an update: “It’s official. We’re back.”
“Our CEO just received confirmation from Valve. BC Game has been assigned to the Asia region and is eligible for a 2026 Singapore Major invitation.”
The team thanked Valve for its swift response, and also thanked the community for its support.
“No more talking. Time to earn our place. Nothing is guaranteed.”
November 2 is the grand finale: after this date, VRS rankings are set in stone. All teams will receive their invitations. BC Game and Sashi will have their fates decided.
This case emphasizes how much teams fight for Major spots. The rankings are fluid, and anything can happen: region swaps could change a team’s path in days. Valve’s move to stop that tactic seems to aim for a more stable qualification pathway.
BC.Game’s reply is a big step for the org, though. The team says it will earn a place at PGL Major Singapore the hard way or stay home. As Valve has responded in favor, the team can continue its rise through the Counter-Strike ranks. The next two weeks will be its final test.
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