BC.Game's coach, Wiktor "TaZ" Wojtas, has taken to X in reaction to Tuesday's update of the Major Supplemental Rulebook, which prevents teams from changing regions in the lead-up to a Major.
"We followed the rules that existed at the time, built an eligible roster and subsequently appeared in the Asian VRS," he said.
"That is why introducing a new three month regional restriction at this point of the Major qualification cycle, and applying it immediately to the upcoming Major, is difficult for me to accept.
"I can understand the purpose behind the rule," he went on. "What is difficult is the timing. Teams and players make roster decisions, sign contracts, travel around the world and plan their competitive calendars according to the regulations that exist at that moment.
"Changing those rules shortly before qualification creates a dangerous precedent for organisations that make decisions based on the rules in place at the time."
TaZ further implied BC.Game would appeal their case. "We will communicate with Valve, respect whatever final decision is made, and focus on what we can control."