Three teams have been eliminated and their chances of getting a direct invite become slimmer. The remaining Lower Bracket match is Fnatic against Beastcoast. If Fnatic wins, they get a spot for TI. But can they do it?
The Group Stage is almost done and Dota 2 teams from China are leading their respective groups. As we head to the Playoffs, Natus Vincere and Tundra Esports have been eliminated.
The Arlington Major is here and there’s a lot to enjoy aside from the matches. Fans can see if they can make the perfect team in DPC Fantasy. There’s also the chance to support your favorite with the Supporters Club bundles.
There are some interesting roster moves in Western Europe. OG has released Topson, allowing him to join a new team for this TI quest. Meanwhile, Team Secret removes iceiceice from the roster.
Fnatic manages to find the stand-ins they need to join the Arlington Major, and they are from TSM. Dota 2 legends DuBu, Bryle and Timado will be standing in for Jau, Armel, and Raven.
The Arlington Major starts this Thursday but some fans may not be happy seeing their favorite teams compete without a complete roster. That’s because some players have been facing visa issues.
Ana serves as a stand-in for Team Liquid. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome TSM. The second match was Nigma Galaxy against Royal Never Give Up, and former showed what they got.
What's even more interesting is that both have to attend the Arlington Major. Thunder Awaken needs to finish at least eighth for a chance to get a direct invite. The same can be said for Beastcoast.
PSG.LGD has already received a direct invite to this year's The International so it really doesn't matter if it joins the Arlington Major. However, the team's future could be in danger if they end up in Division II.
From Division II in previous Tours, Talon has reached Division I. For Tour 3, they now have the solo lead and a higher chance of going to the Arlington Major.
Quincy Crew continues to hold on the top spot but Evil Geniuses isn't far behind. The last match for both teams is against each other which should be fun to watch.
The new roster of OG continues to surprise people and this time, it's a good performance at Tour 3. They're joining the Arlington Major after their latest win.
The Chest of Endless Days is now available, which gives players the chance to own new sets for some of the heroes. Meanwhile, those who like to make their own sets can now submit their creations to the Summer Workshop 2022. Finally, we take a peek at what's been happening with Tour 3.
Looks like Valve is listening as BKB and Null Talisman have been nerfed hard. Only a few items received adjustments in the new update, as most changes are straight down nerfs.
The latest update for the game introduces a lot of interesting changes to heroes. With Tour 3 just starting, it would be exciting to see how teams make adjustments. By the way, Marci is now in Captains Mode.
Dota Plus members are getting the VIP treatment with new features. There’s the Battle Report which should help them monitor their performance. Meanwhile, the Weekend Spotlight is pretty much a way to have fun. These two are just a few of what’s available for those who are subscribed to the service.
It looks like The International 2022 is going to be the biggest so far with 30 teams expected to join. With more matches, the tournament format has been changed with TI matches now spread across four weekends.
With Nigma Galaxy relegated to Division II, it’s exciting to see what they can do with SumaiL as part of the team. Meanwhile, in North America, Evil Geniuses is hoping to bring back its glory days with the return of team captain Fly.
Valve has announced that this year's TI is in October at Singapore. We also take a look at the current DPC ranking and see who has the chance to get direct invites.
While not yet officially confirmed, it looks like JerAx is heading out of EG. Team Secret and Nigma Galaxy, meanwhile, released their respective carry players.
OG defied expectations and climbed up from the Lower Bracket to reach the Grand Final. While OG was defeated at the first game of the championship match against TSM, they a solid performance after that.