The cost of s1mple stickers doubled after his departure from NAVI

Stickers featuring the renowned esports athlete Alexander "s1mple" Kostylev have become a hot commodity among gamers and collectors following his departure from Natus Vincere's CS2 lineup. According to data from the official Steam marketplace, the prices of most of these stickers have significantly increased, doubling in value.

For instance, a sticker featuring Kostylev's avatar from the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, which previously sold for 9 rubles, is now valued at 19 rubles. The sales volume of this sticker has grown more than 200-fold, indicating a high demand for products featuring the esports superstar.

A similar situation can be observed with stickers from events where s1mple was part of the victorious moments, such as the PGL Major Stockholm 2021, PGL Major Antwerp 2022, and other major championships. Prices for these stickers have also sharply risen, catching the attention of collectors and esports enthusiasts.

On October 26, s1mple left the main NAVI roster. According to rumors, his position might be filled by Igor "w0nderful" Zhdanov. Meanwhile, Kostylev himself has taken a brief hiatus from professional play to work on his own project within CS2. The exact direction of his future career remains a mystery.

Previously, Vladislav "harumi" Radvilovich expressed the opinion that over time, Kostylev may join the Cloud9 team. However, insider Alexey "OverDrive" Biryukov is skeptical about such a development, claiming that half of the team does not wish to play with a Ukrainian player. The situation regarding s1mple's future remains uncertain, and fans eagerly await further announcements from this esports world superstar.