Dota 2 Kicks Off the Summer Drought. Four Reasons to Watch D2CL

The Dota 2 Champions League 2021 Season 2 is an online tournament featuring twelve teams, with a prize pool of fifty thousand dollars. You don’t want to miss this exciting and unpredictable tournament D2CL, where the top teams like Virtus.pro, Team Nigma, and even Natus Vincere will be competing. Here are some reasons why you should tune in:

Gambit to Face iLTW

The year started with high hopes as AS Monaco Gambit assembled a strong team that showed promise in the tournaments. They managed to secure the third-place position in two DPS seasons with the addition of Vladimir Minenko. However, the departure of Akbar Butaev from the team led to uncertainty. The organization needed to quickly find a replacement, which was not an easy task. Igor Filatov has temporarily joined Gambit and will be participating in D2CL, but he is currently affiliated with Nigma. While Igor is a strong player, his temporary status leaves Gambit with a lot to prove. We hope the team can learn from this experience and strive for victory in the online tournament.

Igor Bragin will temporarily fill the role of a player for Dota 2 Champions League. It remains uncertain whether the organization considers him a permanent player or not. Previously, Bragin was part of the Extremum team, and he currently plays alongside Maxim Pnev.

Other Teams Also Testing Rosters

Gambit is not the only team with a revamped roster for D2CL. Other teams like Team Unique, Winstrike Team, Spider Pigzs, and Fantastic Five have also undergone some changes. These new players have the opportunity to prove themselves and catch the attention of more professional teams before the next DPS season, providing them with motivation to further their careers in esports.

Notably, Chicken Fighters in Europe retained their roster, pleasing their fans who believe in their potential. Hellbear Smashers will be represented by Viktor Nigrini, who has had to play with foreign players in the past. Viktor needs to showcase his skills and redeem himself in the eyes of fans after a controversial history, as this tournament is a chance for him to leave a positive impression.

Meta Continues to Evolve

The qualifiers ended two weeks ago, and it’s unclear whether the developers will introduce balance changes for TI10 or maintain the current patch. If the balance remains unchanged, both TI10 qualifiers and The International 10 itself will use the 7.29d version. Not updating the game for a long period could potentially impact it negatively, but some players believe that a patch is necessary to address and improve various aspects of the game. As we’ve seen, heroes like Hoodwink, Lion, Luna, Mirana, and Abaddon have gained popularity in a short time. Teams like OG and Tundra Esports have demonstrated new strategies that others can learn from.

It will be fascinating to see TI10 played on a new patch. Even if the developers choose not to update Dota, teams have not fully explored the potential of 7.29. Keep an eye on D2CL to witness which heroes top-tier teams will pick for The International.

Summer Drought in Dota

Unfortunately, Swedish authorities have banned tournaments in Stockholm, forcing a change in the tournament date. The game, originally scheduled for June 22, has been postponed to October 10, and the location has shifted to Bucharest. Fans will have to wait a few more months to watch their favorite computer game.

Chinese and Asian teams are currently active in tournaments, but there isn’t much happening in Europe at the moment. Fans hope that the rescheduled date and the roster changes in D2CL won’t affect the quality of the competition, and they can still enjoy an exciting tournament.