Before the first big LAN event of the year, IEM Katowice 2024, fans were left wondering what would happen next. Team Spirit beat all of the other teams in the competition. Team Vitality’s shocking loss in the Group Stage and donk’s shocking start at only 17 years old were just two of the many surprises that happened. It was an event that people will always remember.
IEM Katowice 2024: As examples, we can look at Counter-Strike Legend, s1mple, and views from the sides.
However, s1mple, one of the best Counter-Strike players of all time. At the game, even though NAVI quickly eliminated from the Group Stage. During the playoffs, he paid close attention and made a vague mention to the idea that he might play professionally again after the Copenhagen Major.
IEM Katowice 2024: In an interview, s1mple’s return strategy is made public.
In an interview with James Banks that aired on the ESL broadcast of IEM Katowice, s1mple talked about his plans to return to the professional game. He gave a positive answer when asked about his return, saying, “I hope after the Major.” Even though I’m the sixth player for NAVI in this Major, I really hope that nothing bad happens to the rest of the team, because they worked so hard after I left. I really want them to move forward. After the Major ruling, we can see what happens.
IEM Katowice 2024: The PGL Copenhagen Major and Season 19 of the ESL Pro League are both big events.
The PGL Copenhagen Major is set to happen from March 17th to March 31st. This could be your first step toward s1mple’s possible return. NAVI is set to play in the nineteenth season of the English Super League Pro League after the Major. The season runs from April 23 to May 12.
The Break in Sample and the Changes Made by NAVI
When the NAVI team switched from having mostly Ukrainian players to having players from around the world, s1mple took a step back from the NAVI group because of the change. While he was away, NAVI decided to hire a great worker from Sprout to fill in for him.
The growth of CS2 and the change in s1mple’s point of view
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) already making a name for itself. In the professional world when s1mple decide to take a break. From CS:GO, he had started to criticize this change. In the most recent interview. He said that he happy with how the game going now. That it had just update in a big way.
An exciting time is coming for many as s1mple prepares to return to the competition scene after the Copenhagen Major. It’s exciting to see the great player come back, and not just for NAVI’s future tournaments. It’s exciting for the whole CS:GO competitive scene.