Dota 2 Esports News

While BLAST Slam IV goes into a short hiatus until its Playoffs on November 7th, FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 steps in to keep the Dota 2 scene alive. The tournament kicks off on October 23rd and will keep fans entertained throughout the week, running all the way to November 2nd. With a fresh lineup, a classic format, and an exciting mix of teams from across regions, the event promises plenty of high-level action. In this preview, we’ll break down the fullmore

The Group Stage of the BLAST Slam IV has come to an end, setting the stage for an intense elimination phase. Several teams exceeded expectations by breaking into the Top 8, while some fan favorites now find themselves fighting for survival in the Last Chance Playoff. Let’s take a closer look at the Group Stage results, highlight the most exciting upcoming matchups, and see who earned a direct spot in the Playoffs semifinals! BLAST Slam IV: Group Stage Recap Asmore

Celebrating excellence across esports in all shapes and forms, the Esports Awards return for their tenth iteration! The Esports Awards 2025 Ceremony is set to honor several names across the industry on November 19th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The final list of nominees is out, so make sure to head to this link and vote for the esports titles, players, teams, and personalities that you think deserve to be recognized for their contributions throughout the year among categories such as "Esports Game of the Year", "Streamer of the Year", and many more. Esports Awards 2025 Nominees To give you a glimpsemore

Venomancer, also known as Lesale the Deathbringer, is a Dota 2 hero defined by his toxic attacks and relentless ability to deal damage over time. He infects enemies with venom, slows their movement, and surrounds himself with Plague Wards that spit poison at anything that moves. His playstyle revolves around gradual, unstoppable damage—forcing enemies to retreat or succumb to decay. The Origins of Lesale the Deathbringer Lesale was once an herbalist who journeyed to the Acid Jungles of Jidi Islemore

Another week brings another wave on the Dota 2 roster shuffle across the professional landscape. Since our last recap, a lot has changed: Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi has retired, Team Liquid secured a strong offlane and support, and Maroun "GH" Merhej announced he’d be taking a break. On top of that, Chan "Oli" Chon Kien changed teams once again, Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko was benched and then picked up shortly after, Nikita "panto" Balaganin found a temporary new home, and Rodrigo "Lelis"more

The BLAST Slam IV is about to begin, and we’re bringing you a complete tournament preview. We’ll break down the lineup, explain how the tournament structure has changed for each stage, and tell you where to watch the matches live. At the same time, we’ll provide a full schedule for the Group Stage and highlight the most exciting matchups to keep an eye on. Finally, we’ll add some context behind each key encounter, including roster changes and past results thatmore

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