Chinese Counter-Strike 2 Player 'Z4kr' Caught in Misconduct Scandal

The Asian Counter-Strike 2 scene has been rocked by a wave of allegations against Zhang "Z4kr" Sike, sparking reactions among fans. The Chinese player faces claims of s*xual misconduct, blackmail, and behavior that allegedly disrupted his team, Lynn Vision Gaming. An ex-girlfriend recently went public with the allegations, outlining multiple incidents of deviance.

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Allegations Against Chinese Counter-Strike 2 Player 'Z4kr' Go Viral on Social Media

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The accusations went viral on social media on August 15, with the ex-girlfriend describing Z4kr as a “s*x addict”, alleging he was involved with three different women during Lynn Vision Gaming’s run at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. She further claimed he contracted a s*xually transmitted infection during the event and later transmitted it to his partner after returning to China.

According to the allegations, more than 4,000 explicit photos and videos were found on his phone, which were allegedly used to blackmail women. The claims also state that in addition to paying for s*x, Z4kr offered ¥50,000 (approximately $6,900) in hush money to a fan after a failed encounter, following a promise to make her his mistress.

The accusations also claim that his behavior created internal conflict within Lynn Vision Gaming after he became involved with a teammate’s romantic interest. When the rest of the roster learned about it, tensions reportedly surfaced and affected the team’s performance in February.

Community Reactions and Market Impact After Allegations

In the aftermath of the scandal, the price of z4kr’s sticker on the Steam marketplace surged, jumping from $0.64 to a peak of $10.00. Several women have come forward on Weibo to share their experiences with Z4kr, with some reportedly preparing a joint lawsuit.

Lynn Vision Gaming has not issued a public statement, though reports suggest the organization may be considering his removal from the roster. The controversy adds to a series of off-the-server scandals in the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene, involving past cases with players such as Danylo “Zeus” Teslenko and Mathieu "Maniac" Quiquerez.