During the Shanghai Major 2024 RMR, controversy unfolded as CS2 player Oleksandr 's1mple' Kostyliev voiced strong criticism against the developers for implementing a sudden rule change amidst the intense competition.
Originally, Valve had granted Perfect World the authority to seed teams based on RMR outcomes at the event. However, the developers reversed their decision later on, reverting to the standard Major rulebook criteria utilizing Valve's ranking system for seeding teams, ultimately invalidating certain RMR results.
In addition to the rule change, s1mple expressed disappointment over Valve's failure to acknowledge Emil 'Magisk' Reif's pivotal role in identifying and flagging a critical bug in CS2. Via Telegram, s1mple disclosed that the issue was reported just one day prior to the commencement of the RMR. This particular bug allowed players to gain an unfair advantage by observing opponents passing through smokes under specific conditions. Despite prompt rectification by the developers before the tournament's initiation, s1mple raised concerns regarding potential exploitation of the bug by teams in previous competitions.
Mentioning that Magisk devoted two weeks to meticulous study of the glitch, s1mple highlighted the significant effort invested in understanding its implications. Despite rigorous attempts, the Ukrainian player was unable to replicate the bug on his gaming setup, emphasizing its elusive nature.
