s1mple among Liquipedia's most visited players

s1mple was among the elite, a menace to deal with towards the end of CS:GO but once Counter-Strike 2 came out to replace the former, the legendary AWPer had a stale transition. The new mechanics and the slightly nerfed AWP combined with the buggy subtick system saw s1mple struggle in PUGs and miss out the early part of competitive Counter-Strike 2.

However, s1mple's status as one of Counter-Strike's most compelling figures still held up, with his Liquipedia profile ranking as the second most visited player page behind only donk, despite participating in just four events throughout the year.

The Ukrainian superstar's brief stint with Falcons on loan failed to produce the expected fireworks, as the team struggled to make meaningful impact at any of their events. His transition to CS2 was notably rocky, with s1mple being particularly vocal about his dissatisfaction with the game's state during its launch period. This sentiment seemed to manifest in his performances, as the typically dominant AWPer never quite found his characteristic form in the new iteration of Counter-Strike.

Persistent speculation about s1mple's future plans kept him in the spotlight throughout the year. His status as a loan player with Falcons, combined with his obvious frustration with CS2, led to constant community discussion about potential moves, returns, or even retirement scenarios.