Valve's new regional rule disqualifies BC.Game from Major qualification

Valve updated the Major Supplemental Rulebook on Tuesday, adding a three‑month regional restriction that prevents teams from changing regions in the lead‑up to a Major. The change was applied immediately to the upcoming PGL Major Singapore and effectively disqualifies BC.Game, which had brought in Tyson "asap" Paterson and appeared on the Asian VRS in October's ranking update.

BC.Game coach Wiktor "TaZ" Wojtas reacted on X, saying the new rule is "difficult for me to accept." He stated, "We followed the rules that existed at the time, built an eligible roster and subsequently appeared in the Asian VRS." He added, "That is why introducing a new three month regional restriction at this point of the Major qualification cycle, and applying it immediately to the upcoming Major, is difficult for me to accept."

TaZ acknowledged the purpose behind the rule but emphasized the timing. "I can understand the purpose behind the rule," he went on. "What is difficult is the timing. Teams and players make roster decisions, sign contracts, travel around the world and plan their competitive calendars according to the regulations that exist at that moment. Changing those rules shortly before qualification creates a dangerous precedent for organisations that make decisions based on the rules in place at the time."

He also clarified that Major qualification was only one factor in signing asap. "We wouldn't have signed him if we didn't believe he had the level and potential to genuinely improve our team, and stay competitive," TaZ said. He implied the organization will appeal the case.

"We will communicate with Valve, respect whatever final decision is made, and focus on what we can control," TaZ said. "We have upcoming events to play, a young roster that still needs time together, and the same objective we had from day one: Earn our way into Tier 1 Counter-Strike and compete for trophies."