In a significant development for the BGIS 2024 The Grind, team CannonBoltz has been officially banned from the tournament. Krafton, the event organizer, announced the ban on April 18, citing violations of the tournament's code of conduct due to the use of unauthorized software.
Details of the Violation and Subsequent Action
CannonBoltz, which was part of Group 7 and had initially performed well in the first week of the competition on April 7, was found guilty of using software modifications and collaborating with other players equipped with cheating devices. This breach of rules led to their immediate disqualification.
As a result of their disqualification, CannonBoltz's accumulated points, totaling 28 from three matches, have been redistributed among the remaining 15 teams in Group 7, giving each team an additional 2 points to ensure fairness and maintain competitive balance within the group.
Impact on Group 7 and Overall Tournament
This decision notably affects Team Soul, a fan favorite and the top performer in Group 7, along with the other teams in the group who benefit from the redistribution of points. Team Soul currently leads the overall scoreboard of the tournament with 70 points.
Current Standings and Outlook
Following Team Soul in the overall standings, Cratic Esports and Hyderabad Hydras are in close contention with 56 and 55 points, respectively. GodLike Esports is in eighth place with 48 points, while other teams like Revenant, Orangutan, and Entity Gaming are also vying for top positions with scores of 41, 37, and 35 points respectively.
What's Next in The Grind
The remaining 255 teams are gearing up to play their last three matches of The Grind during Weeks 3 and 4, scheduled from April 18 to 21 and April 25 to 28, respectively. The results of these weeks will be crucial as they determine the top 64 teams that will advance to the main event of the BGIS 2024, starting May 2.
The disqualification of CannonBoltz serves as a stern reminder of the importance of integrity in esports and the severe consequences of violating competitive rules. As the tournament progresses, all teams will be under scrutiny to adhere to the highest standards of fair play as they compete for glory and a chance to continue in the prestigious event.
