Dota 2 Esports News

Right after The International 2025, the roster shuffle brought a wave of new lineups and fresh team dynamics to the competitive Dota 2 scene. Among the many teams adapting to this transitional moment, Heroic seized the opportunity to rise above the competition and dominate FISSURE Universe Episode 7. Their victory marks the first championship of the 2026 season, a strong statement that this new iteration of their roster has the potential to rise to higher positions on the competitive ranking.more

Part of being a Dota 2 player is finding as many good sources of in-game knowledge as possible — and to help with that, we’re starting a new series of articles called Strafe Recommends. Our goal is to highlight interesting content creators, series, and channels you might not yet know about. To kick things off, we bring you none other than two-time TI champion Sébastien Debs, better known as Ceb. He launched a video series earlier this year, called “Ceb Dissects”,more

Team Liquid continues it's roster overhaul, this time by recruiting two of their biggest rivals. Marcus "Ace" Christensen and Erik "tOfu" Engel join the squad, after a three and a half year stint with Gaimin Gladiators. The two players will fill the gaps left behind by Jonáš "SabeRLight-" Volek and Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi, who have been benched and retired, respectively. Team Liquid has a long history with Ace and tOfu As part of Gaimin Gladiators, the new duo faced offmore

FISSURE Universe Episode 7 marks the first tournament featuring Tier 1 teams after The International 2025. Although invited teams skipped the Group Stage, this event will finally let us gauge how things are shaping up following three weeks of roster shuffles. Meanwhile, Tier 2 teams have been grinding qualifiers and scrims to stay sharp. Now that Team Yandex, MOUZ, 1win Team, and AVULUS have made it through the Group Stage, they’re ready to test their rosters against top-tier opponents.  more

Dota 2 just wouldn’t be the same without its beloved hats and with that in mind, Valve has officially opened the voting for the next iteration of the Collector’s Cache in Dota 2. This special treasure features the community’s most upvoted hero sets, which will be released in a curated collection once voting concludes. If you want to have your say on which sets make the cut, the voting is already live on Dota 2’s home screen. It began onmore

We may still be a ways away from the start of the event, but the Esports World Cup has already announced its lineup of game titles for 2026. Set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between July and August of next year, the EWC 2026 will feature a total of 24 titles; 20 of which have now been announced. The remaining 4 will be revealed at a later date, keeping fans intrigued for what's to come. Esports World Cup 2026: Titles Revealed The 20 titles revealed for the EWC 2026 will include some of the biggest games on themore

Lifestealer turns enemy health into his own. Feast converts a percentage of a target’s max HP into damage and healing on every hit, which is why he excels against tanky lineups. Rage gives brief debuff immunity, high magic resistance, and a burst of movement speed, letting him fight through most spells. Infest offers mobility, regen, and a lethal exit with Consume—and with Aghanim’s Scepter he can dive enemy heroes directly. These mechanics shape his role as a durable carry thatmore

With new beginnings, some things need to end — and now, Dota 2 loses another legend as Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi is retiring from professional play. The player had already mentioned his desire to leave the competitive scene before this year’s International, and now his retirement has been officially confirmed. Insania’s professional journey includes a surprisingly short list of teams, but his time with them left a major impact. He only played in Tier 1 events with a handful of rosters,more

We’ve reached the third week of the post-TI Dota 2 Roster Shuffle, and this phase has brought plenty of reversals. After the initial wave of announcements and unexpected signings, things have started to calm down.. The biggest changes this week came from China, with Xtreme Gaming and Vici Gaming both unveiling revamped lineups. Meanwhile, Virtus.pro, Talon Esports, and Wildcard Gaming all made notable adjustments or withdrawals. Dota 2 Roster Shuffle of the Week Xtreme Gaming: Bringing Back the Rubick Mastermore

After weeks of silence following their absence from The International 2025, the Gaimin Gladiators have officially filed a lawsuit against their former Dota 2 roster. According to journalist Richard Lewis, the organization is seeking $7.5 million CAD in damages from the players, alleging financial and contractual breaches that led to significant losses. The lawsuit was filed in the Ontario court system and lists the following players as defendants: Quinn “Quinn” Callahan, Marcus “Ace” Hoelgaard Christensen, Erik “tOfu” Engel, and Alimzhanmore

Riot Games has leaked the new fighter for 2XKO. The official Brazilian Twitter account for the game accidentally uploaded a promotional video revealing Warwick as the eleventh playable character, ahead of his formal announcement. The post was swiftly deleted, but fans had already captured footage of the reveal. This marks the third time Riot has spoiled its own announcements — first with Blitzcrank’s artwork appearing on an official page, and later when a Season Pass datamine uncovered Teemo as the tenth champion. Warwick’s inclusion continues the steady expansion of the roster and hints that Riot may be accelerating its post-launchmore

Dota 2 Patch 7.39e is here and it brings the much awaited Kez into Captain's Mode. This means the hero can now be drafted in professional matches. There are also a myriad of changes to the game in order to balance it up for the next competitive season. While not a giant patch, bringing in Kez, along with the changes, should refresh the scene and give new heroes a chance to shine. The Biggest changes in Dota 2 patch 7.39emore

Enigma in Dota 2 is one of the most mysterious and powerful heroes in the game. Known for his iconic Black Hole ultimate, he is a hero that can change the outcome of a match in a single moment. His background, abilities, and playstyle make him unique and unforgettable for both players and spectators. The Mystery of Enigma Enigma’s origin is uncertain. Legends tell conflicting stories. Some say he was once a great alchemist cursed for his arrogance. Others believemore

We are back with another update on the Dota 2 Roster Shuffle season. This week brings important news on some of the most well-known organizations in the scene. First, we have OG, the only two-time back-to-back TI champions, announcing a brand-new roster. Talon Esports also revealed their new lineup for Southeast Asia, bringing back big names from the region. BetBoom Team made a few surprising changes despite a strong TI performance, while Tundra Esports added a new soft support. Finally,more

Riot Games has officially revealed Teemo as the tenth fighter in 2XKO, set to join the game’s roster and early access launch on October 7, 2025. Teemo’s arrival brings a unique blend of personality and strategic depth to the 2v2 tag fighting game, offering both longtime League of Legends fans and new players a new character to master. Teemo’s Playstyle and Key Moves Teemo’s fighting style in 2XKO draws directly from his League of Legends origins, focusing on setup-heavy, trap-based, and zoning gameplay. His toolkit includes laying traps, aiming his signature blow darts, and manipulating the battlefield with various obstacles.more

The $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA Games) by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is the latest (but not the last) movement we will continue seeing by petrodollars owners in their quest to dominate yet another ecosystem. Beyond the sheer financial magnitude, this symbolizes a shift toward centralized control of competitive gaming by a single geopolitical entity. For esports stakeholders, players, fans, developers, and organizations, this new reality demands a critical, nuanced examination, beforemore

Visage is a micro-heavy hero who punishes chaotic fights and poor positioning. He controls tough flying Familiars, shrugs off burst with layered protection, and turns skirmish damage into lethal nukes. This guide explains how to play Visage in Dota 2 with clear steps, item paths, and micro tips. Who Visage Is Visage is the gargoyle form bound to the eternal spirit Necro’lic. It hunts escaped souls, scouts with Familiars, and “returns” prey through relentless pursuit. In game terms, that fantasymore

As expected, shortly after The International 2025 concluded, the Dota 2 roster shuffle began across the professional circuit. Every year, this post-TI period represents a moment of transition where organizations seek to reconfigure their lineups, signing free agents or promoting new talent in hopes of creating the perfect mix before the new season begins. For some teams, it is a chance at redemption. For others, it is a necessary rebuild after failing to meet expectations. This first roundup highlights themore

After achieving an impressive Top 6 finish at The International 2025, Heroic officially kicked off the roster shuffle season. The first departure came from midlaner João Gabriel "4nalog" Giannini Santos, followed soon after by Adrián "Wisper" Dobles, who also announced his exit from the squad. On the other hand, Cedric "Davai Lama" Deckmyn has returned to the offlane, leaving Heroic with what still looks like a predominantly South American roster. The replacement for 4nalog has yet to be revealed, andmore

Part of the regret that looms over most Dota 2 players’ heads is the fact that some hero sets were released and might never return. In the last couple of years, we have seen Valve trying to rectify this by introducing personas along with new sets designed specifically for them. With this in mind, shortly after The International 2025, Valve released the Cosmic Heroes' Hoard 2025. This treasure features 17 new hero sets along with three new persona sets. Outmore