Renowned esports figure Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev has openly confessed that his focus has shifted towards Dota 2 as of late, taking a break from CS2. This revelation came during a casual chat with streamer ZLOY, where he also humorously mused about forming a team with neighboring Ukrainian professionals residing in Warsaw.
S1mple has always harbored a deep affection for Dota 2 and Heroes of Newerth, engaging in public matches and exhibition games with MOBA talents from Eastern Europe. Additionally, he has shown interest in Valorant, with past speculations hinting at a potential transition to the Riot Games shooter. However, when questioned on this matter towards the end of 2023, the sharpshooter emphasized that he deemed himself not yet "mature enough" for such a shift.
The superstar player transitioned to NAVI's substitute bench in October 2023, initially intending for a brief hiatus which ultimately extended. Various challenges, including a substantial buyout clause and the primary team's victorious campaign at the Copenhagen Major 2024, seemed to hinder his return. The specifics of his contract's conclusion remain undisclosed as it is set to expire in 2025.
During his inactive phase, s1mple briefly participated on loan for Team Falcons on two occasions, albeit without notable success. Notably, dupreeh recently shared insights from his time playing alongside the Ukrainian sensation within that particular lineup.
