The BC.Game organization has officially announced that Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy will join the team as a stand-in for the upcoming IEM Dallas 2025, replacing Joakim “jkaem” Myrbostad. The decision comes in light of internal issues linked to jkaem’s personal financial troubles.
Why was jkaem replaced?
The situation surrounding jkaem surfaced just a few days ago: according to multiple reports, he has been accused of amassing over $300000 in gambling debts. As a result, BC.Game decided to move him to the inactive roster, emphasizing in an official statement that “both the team and the player need to focus on their respective priorities.”
This development came as a blow to the squad, as jkaem was one of their most experienced players. However, the organization chose to act quickly to stabilize the team ahead of a major international tournament.
Why Perfecto?
Bringing in Perfecto appears to be a strategic and well-calculated move. Ilya is widely regarded as one of the most consistent and intelligent support players in modern Counter-Strike. He rose to international prominence during his time with NAVI, contributing to their victories at events like PGL Major Stockholm 2021 and various BLAST Premier seasons.
Following a break in his career, Perfecto has been actively training and preparing for a return to top-tier competition. Playing for BC.Game offers him an opportunity to reintroduce himself to the global scene — and potentially secure a full-time contract in the future.
Stats Perfecto for last 3 month:
The new BC.Game lineup for IEM Dallas 2025
The updated BC.Game roster will feature:
- Perfecto
- nawwk
- CYPHER
- nexa
- pr1metapz
This mix of experience (nexa, Perfecto) and youthful aggression (CYPHER, pr1metapz) looks promising. One particularly exciting storyline will be the synergy between Perfecto and nexa, both of whom are known for their strong understanding of team dynamics and tactical depth.
Community Reactions
The news of Perfecto joining BC.Game sparked an active discussion across the CS2 community on social media.
Many fans expressed excitement about seeing the former NAVI star back in action:
“Perfecto in tier-1 again? LET’S GO! Guy never should’ve been benched.”
— CSfanatic
Others noted the irony in the situation, considering BC.Game’s sponsorship and jkaem’s alleged gambling debts:
“You can’t make this up. jkaem gets benched for gambling issues… by a team literally called BC.Game “
— fragnews
Some analysts welcomed the move as a win-win:
“Smart pickup. Perfecto is still world-class in anchor and support roles. Could really stabilize this lineup under nexa.”
— HLTVInsights
As the event approaches, all eyes are now on how Perfecto will fit into the system — and whether this unexpected substitution might end up being one of the best stories of IEM Dallas 2025.
About the Tournament: IEM Dallas 2025
IEM Dallas 2025 is one of the flagship events of the CS2 spring season. Scheduled to take place from May 19–25 in the United States, the event features a $1,000,000 prize pool and participation from the world’s top teams. BC.Game holds a slot in the main stage and will begin their campaign in the group stage, giving them a chance to make a strong statement on the international scene.
For Perfecto, this tournament isn’t just about helping BC.Game put up a solid result — it’s also a personal mission to prove his form and reignite his presence among the world’s elite.
Perfecto’s arrival at BC.Game ahead of IEM Dallas is both unexpected and highly intriguing. In the face of crisis, the team turned to one of the most reliable minds in the game. Will Perfecto be the anchor BC.Game needs to make a deep run? The first answers will come in just a few days in Dallas.
