Dota 2 Esports News

OG Esports has released their financial statement for the year 2024 and it is not looking good. The organization lost nearly 3 million euros, due to rising operating costs and weaker performances across gaming titles. Dedicated readers can check out the full 32 page document here. But for those who are short on time, we'll summarize all you need to know here. OG losses in Dota 2 have severely hurt the company The organization rose to prominence with their commitmentmore

The International Olympic Committee has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement comes almost one year after the 142nd IOC Session took place in Paris on July 2024, where members unanimously voted to create this new Olympic competition. IOC Decision and Timeline The IOC made history when it decided to create the Olympic Esports Games during its session held alongside the 2024 Paris Olympics. Initially planned for 2025,more

Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi is the final Tier 1 event before The International 2025 on the Dota 2 professional circuit. This tournament will take place at the Bo Ao Indoor Stadium (博奥体育馆) in Zhangjiakou, China. Ten teams will face off for a total prize pool of US$700,000 from July 28th to August 3rd. This is one last chance for Tier 1 teams to clash and refine their strategies before TI. While PARIVISION and Tundra Esports are confirmed, Team Spirit ismore

PARIVISION is one of the strongest teams of 2025 but unfortunately finished in third place at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025). Now that the tournament is over and things have settled down, the organization has released a documentary showing the final day of the event on their YouTube channel (@parivisiongg). Despite not achieving the outcome they hoped for, finishing third on such a big stage is a huge accomplishment. Let’s look at three important lessons from this story.more

Dark Willow is a tricky support hero in Dota 2 with strong disables and magical damage. Her spells control the battlefield, forcing enemies to reposition or flee. While she’s fragile, her abilities allow her to escape danger and punish overextensions. This guide covers everything you need to know to play her well. Who Is Dark Willow? Mireska Sunbreeze, known as Dark Willow, is a rebellious fae from Revtel. She left behind a life of wealth and politics to travel withmore

Once upon a time, the world of professional Dota 2 was fiercely contested between regions—China and Europe stood at the top, with Southeast Asia, North America, and CIS (now often referred to as Eastern Europe or EEU) playing strong supporting roles. But as we look at the competitive scene in 2025, it’s clear that EU became the best. From dominant performances at international tournaments (Europe has won 100% of tier 1 tournaments this year) to a conveyor belt of high-MMRmore

The Chess EWC 2025 is on the horizon. The event will officially introduce chess into the esports scene, bridging the gap between a traditional board game and modern PC gaming. The inaugural tournament will be played on Chess.com and will act as the CCT conclusion. It will also bring some of the biggest names in the Chess world to the esports stage. Let's take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. Format and Players The Chessmore

Unfortunate news hit Xtreme Gaming as they are forced to make roster changes for their Dota 2 lineup. Yap "xNova" Jian Wei will be stepping in as position 5. While Wilson "poloson" Koh goes into the inactive roster of the squad. This is due to poloson having Tendonitis, preventing him from practicing with his team and forcing him to take time off to recover. Poloson is put on the bench while he recovers Xtreme Gaming has not released Poloson frommore

The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) was an exciting and unpredictable event, until the grand finals— especially for Team Spirit fans. After a series of underwhelming results in previous tournaments, Team Spirit finally claimed the EWC 2025 trophy. Despite falling short of the championship title, Team Falcons delivered an equally impressive performance. Their evolution was even more surprising than Team Spirit’s and happened thanks to an important change behind the scenes. Team Spirit is Back in the EWC 2025more

Team Spirit is the first team to secure a spot at the EWC finals. Courtesy of their clean 2-0 victory over Parivision. The series started out with a strong performance in game one, with an incredible turn around in the second game of the series. A huge factor in Spirit's success was due to Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov performance in the second game, with two incredible Aegis steals. Team Spirit crushes Parivision's key at EWC There is a lot of creditmore

Welcome to the second installment of the Art of Cheese. Cheesing is what narrow-minded players call using a strategy that is unconventional, and therefore forces the opposing players to adapt to something they may not be used to. In this series, we will explore unconventional heroes and tactics that, when used properly, will grant you easy mmr - and a ton of fun. My name is Wingblade, and I'm a former professional Dota 2 player, reaching top 100 multiple times and having played in teams with players like Singsing, Seleri, and Stormstormer. Throughout my career in (semi) professional Dota 2,more

Nyx Assassin is a stealth-based disabler and nuker in Dota 2. He excels at picking off isolated enemies and creating pressure through early-game ganks. His strength comes from invisibility, burst damage, and stuns that can quickly shift the pace of a match. Understanding his skillset and positioning is key to playing him well. Lore and Identity Nyx Assassin was chosen by the goddess Nyx from a colony of zealot scarabs. He did not evolve like the rest of his kind.more

The Esports World Cup Fantasy Game allow fans to interact with the world's largest esports tournament. For the first time in the tournament's history (EWC 2025), spectators can actively participate in the competition beyond just watching, creating a more immersive and engaging experience. What is EWC Fantasy? EWC Fantasy is a free-to-play fantasy sports platform that allows fans to create virtual teams using real professional esports players and compete for cash prizes. Developed in partnership with Genius Sports, the platform features a massive $200,000 prizemore

The Esports World Cup has returned for its second year with even more games and prestige on the line. With all the excitement of major titles as League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and VALORANT to name a few participating, as well as well-established organizations such as T1, Sentinels, and Team Liquid in attendance, the EWC has become a collecting centre for esports fans to enjoy all their favorite titles in one extravaganza. Recently, Strafe Esports sat down with Fabianmore

Treant Protector is a durable support hero in Dota 2. He heals allies, defends towers, and controls fights using roots and invisibility. This guide covers his lore, abilities, gameplay style, and optimal items. Who Is Treant Protector? Treant Protector, also known as Rooftrellen, comes from a hidden forest beyond the Vale of Augury. His ancient race chose him to explore the world and watch for threats. Though massive in form, he blends in with trees and moves silently through forests.more

Another phase of the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) Dota 2 Event is complete. The Elimination Phase has cut the original sixteen teams down to eight, who now advance to the Playoffs. In this article, we’ll list the “bottom eight” teams and look ahead at the Top 8 still in the running for the title. Despite the Elimination Phase featuring best-of-three (BO3) matches, every bracket ended with decisive 2-0 victories. While most brackets saw the second-round seeded teams provingmore

Nature's Prophet is having an exceptional showing at the Esports World Cup. He has the highest win rate among all heroes with at least 10 picks, winning nine out of his 12 appearances so far. He had the same 75% win rate at PGL Wallachia 2025 Season 5, with 28 games played. Furion is a hot commodity right now and players at all levels should be taking note. But what exactly makes the hero so strong? and how can youmore

The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) Group Stage has concluded for the Dota 2 event, and we have some interesting results to report. While Groups A and B wrapped up cleanly, Groups C and D needed extra tiebreaker matches to settle their standings. Despite no teams being eliminated in the Group Stage, we got a clear picture of how each roster is performing right now. Team Spirit showed that their unexpected slump ahead of EWC 2025 was only temporary,more

Team Liquid is riding high at EWC. They are the only undefeated team in the group stage, with a clean 4-0 score. They are set for a spot in phase three of the playoffs. After taking down their rivals Parivision on day two, Liquid's offlaner Jonáš "SabeRLight-" Volek shared some harsh words towards their foes, along with thoughts on the offlane meta. SabeRLight: "Still Bot I guess" It's unclear why Parivision and Team Liquid don't get along well or whatmore

Pugna is a spell-based hero in Dota 2 known for punishing enemies who rely on abilities. He drains health, destroys mana-based heroes, and pushes lanes quickly. His kit is built around control and high magical damage. This guide covers how Pugna works, how to use his abilities, what items to buy, and how to play him effectively in a match. Who Is Pugna? Pugna is a powerful undead caster from the Nether Reaches. Raised in a temple devoted to nethermore