The team BC.Game secured a spot in the playoffs of The Proving Grounds Season 3 by defeating ARCRED with a 2:0 score in the fourth round of the group stage. On Ancient , the Ukrainian squad triumphed 13:8, and on Inferno, they sealed the victory with a 13:10 score.

Two Heroes of BC.Game
The key figure in the matchup was Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev. The Ukrainian delivered a stellar performance with 46 kills and only 23 deaths, while his average damage per round exceeded 105 points. His confident play and consistency during crucial moments were the main factors in their victory.

The second hero was Estonian player Andreas "aNdu" Maasing, who supported his star teammate with 34 frags and 25 deaths. aNdu's average damage reached nearly 85 points per round, allowing BC.Game to maintain control even in the most challenging rounds.

Best Player in ARCRED
Despite the loss, Uzbek player Boris "Ryujin" Kim tried to carry his team. He finished the match with 31 kills and 32 deaths, becoming the top performer among his teammates, but it wasn't enough to save ARCRED from defeat.

Tournament and Prizes
The Proving Grounds Season 3 is taking place online in Europe using the Swiss system. The competition features 24 teams, but only the top eight will secure a spot in the playoffs, which will be played in a Single-Elimination format.

The total prize pool is €75,000 EUR (~$87,800 USD). The winner will receive €35,000, second place €20,000, and semifinalists €5,000 each.

What's Next?
BC.Game has already guaranteed their place among the tournament's top teams and are now preparing for the decisive playoff matches, where not only prestige but also the grand prize of €35,000 will be at stake.