Valve has made an official update to its tournament operation requirements exceptions list, granting BC.Game permission to qualify for PGL Major Singapore through the Asia region.
The Github update confirms that the roster featuring asap, Magisk, mzinho, s1mple, and Senzu has been assigned to Asia and remains eligible for a Major invitation.
This decision arrives just one day after Valve modified its VRS region swap regulations. The new policy mandates that rosters can only receive Regional Assignment if they haven't appeared on another region's VRS list during the previous three calendar months. This effectively creates a three-month cooling-off period for any team attempting to switch regions.
The regulatory update was triggered by Sashi's strategic shift to an Asian core roster in pursuit of Major qualification. However, the timing also impacted BC.Game and WW, prompting Valve to suggest these organizations "reach out and find a solution" after being disqualified from Major contention.
Opinions within the community have been divided. Some industry figures applauded Valve's swift response, while others acknowledged the necessity of the change but criticized the lack of warning, particularly for BC.Game who were planning long-term structural changes.
BC.Game CEO Ali "Ako" Muhanned proposed starting fresh on the Asia VRS with zero points, willing to compete for qualification with only three weeks remaining. Coach Wiktor "TaZ" Wojtas expressed difficulty accepting the new regulation but committed to appealing the decision while respecting whatever Valve ultimately ruled.
That appeal has now succeeded, with Valve officially granting the exception. This development essentially secures BC.Game's path to the Major, as they were already projected to clinch an invite according to HLTV's simulator page.
