Disastrous BC.Game Project Benches MUTIRIS and aragornN
BC.Game has announced the removal of Counter-Strike rifler António ‘aragornN’ Barbosa and in-game leader Christopher ‘MUTIRIS’ Fernandes from its active roster, concluding a tumultuous chapter following the organization’s $2.5 million acquisition of the Portuguese team SAW in January 2026.
The benching comes after months of disappointing performances that saw the organization’s HLTV VRS ranking plummet from 23rd to 73rd, resulting in the team missing qualification for the IEM Cologne 2026 Major—a critical failure for a roster purchased specifically for Tier 1 competition eligibility.
BC.Game’s investment in securing MUTIRIS, aragornN, and Adones ‘krazy’ Nobre was initially intended to provide immediate access to top-level competitions. According to insider information from Team Spirit scout Alexey ‘OverDrive’ Biryukov, the deal represented a significant financial commitment of $2.5 million, built on the roster’s established competitive pedigree and ranking credentials.
The dramatic decline in performance over the following months has forced BC.Game to make substantial roster adjustments. The removal of both the in-game leader and a key rifler represents a significant restructuring that raises questions about the organization’s acquisition strategy and the remaining roster’s competitive viability. The decision marks a tangible acknowledgment that the significant investment has failed to deliver expected results in the highly competitive Counter-Strike ecosystem.