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The Dota 2 competitive scene is undergoing massive changes following TI13. As teams prepare for the next season and the road to The International 2025, roster shakeups, surprising transfers, and major player exits dominate the headlines. While Team Liquid, the reigning TI13 champions, have decided to keep their winning roster intact, many other organizations are making significant adjustments.
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Here’s a complete breakdown of all the confirmed roster moves, rumored transfers, and team restructurings across different regions.
Nigma Galaxy’s Roster Changes: KuroKy Benched Again
Nigma Galaxy has decided to start its new season with temporary replacements for captain Kuro ‘KuroKy’ Salehi Takhasomi and offlaner Saieful “Fbz” Ilham. KuroKy will sit out for another tournament, while Fbz has returned to BOOM Esports. Here’s Nigma Galaxy’s latest lineup:
- Carry: Miracle-
- Mid: SumaiL
- Offlane: No!ob (from PSG Quest)
- Soft Support: Omar
- Hard Support: GH
Team Spirit Stars Take a Break from Competitive Dota 2
Two-time TI champions Illya ‘Raddan’ Mulyarchuk (formerly Yatoro) and Myroslav ‘Mira’ Kolpakov have been placed on Team Spirit’s inactive roster. This move marks a significant shift for the team, with their future still uncertain.
Gaimin Gladiators’ Roster in Question After TI13 Loss
Despite their impressive performances throughout the season, the Gaimin Gladiators couldn’t claim the Aegis at TI13. Following their 3-0 defeat against Team Liquid in the Grand Finals, speculation has risen about a possible roster shuffle. Even the team’s official social media hinted at changes, teasing an announcement soon.
Tundra Esports Faces Uncertainty: Topson to Serve in the Military?
Tundra Esports had a strong TI13 run, finishing in the Lower Bracket Finals. However, their roster might be in for big changes. Russian caster Vladimir “Maelstorm” Kuzminov has claimed that midlaner Topson is set to leave to complete his military service in Finland. Additionally, offlaner Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev’s loan period has ended, leaving the team in search of a replacement.
BetBoom Team Benches Three Players After Disappointing TI13 Performance
Following their early exit from TI13, BetBoom Team has moved three players to the inactive roster:
- Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek
- Danil “gpk” Skutin
- Egor “Nightfall” Grigorenko
This leaves only Vitalie “Save-” Melnic and Matvey “MieRo`” Vasyunin as active players. Meanwhile, Ivan “Pure” Moskalenko is returning to BetBoom’s inactive roster after his time with Tundra Esports.
Tundra Esports Welcomes Back 33 and Saksa
Tundra Esports has re-signed two familiar faces—Martin “Saksa” Sazdov and Neta “33” Shapira. Saksa returns to active competition after a long break, while 33 reunites with his former squad after a successful TI13 campaign.
Full List of Dota 2 Transfers and Rumors
Europe
- Collapse has received offers from BetBoom Team and Team Liquid.
- Watson is rumored to replace Dyrachyo as Gaimin Gladiators’ carry.
- Team Secret’s only active player remains Puppey.
- Timado parts ways with OG.
- OG’s new lineup includes 23, Nine, Wisper, Ari, and Ceb.
- Cloud9 rebuilds with Crystallis, No[o]ne, DM, 9Class, and Dukalis.
- Topson retires from professional Dota 2.
- 33 and Saksa return to Tundra Esports.
- Watson replaces Dyrachyo as Gaimin Gladiators’ new carry.
- Dyrachyo joins Tundra Esports.
CIS
- RAMZES666 remains part of L1GA TEAM’s inactive roster.
- Yellow Submarine disbands, leaving Satanic, erase, kasane, rue, and asdekor_r without teams.
- Kiyotaka leaves 9Pandas.
- TORONTOTOKYO, gpk, and Pure move to BetBoom’s inactive roster.
- Solo returns to 9Pandas.
- Satanic and rue join Team Spirit.
China
- Faith_bian leaves Azure Ray.
- Monet, NothingToSay, Jt-, BoBokKa, and XNova from G2 x iG are looking for new teams.
- Ame, Xxs, and XinQ move to Xtreme Gaming.
Southeast Asia (SEA)
- Emo and JaCkky part ways with Bleed Esports.
- Blacklist International disbands, with Natsumi, Abed, Gabbi, and Jaunuel seeking new teams.
- Fbz and TIMS join BOOM Esports.
- Abed and Kaori sign with Aurora Gaming.
Americas
- K1 departs from Heroic.
- Timado, mangekyou, and Hellscream join Shopify Rebellion.
- MC (Mind Control) leaves Shopify Rebellion.
- Parker becomes Heroic’s new safelaner.
- Nouns Esports disbands, leaving Yuma, Copy, Gunnar, Lelis, and Fly without a team.
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