Dota 2 Post-TI12 Team Shuffle: Roster Changes, Leaks, Rumors, and Transfers

The International 2023 concluded with Team Spirit decisively defeating Gaimin Gladiators in the grand finals. Following the championship, the professional Dota 2 landscape enters its traditional reshuffling period, creating numerous roster vacancies as veteran competitors transition to inactive status and new organizations explore entry opportunities within the discipline.

We’ve compiled an extensive collection of confirmed player transfers, insider leaks, and circulating rumors regarding ongoing team changes. This article will receive regular updates as additional information becomes available throughout the transfer window.

Western Europe

Team Liquid Strategic Replacement

• Zai announced career hiatus following TI12 [News]
• Liquid targeted replacement of Zai with unspecified Tundra player [Cyber.Sports.ru]
• Team Liquid maintained roster continuity with single exception of Zai replacement. New player acquisition reportedly reached advanced negotiation stage [BlitZ]
• Nov 11: Liquid secured 33 [Official]

Gaimin Gladiators Roster Stability

• Gaimin Gladiators faced speculation about potential player departure. Russian caster Maelstorm published cryptic message indicating “GG-(1-3) =>Tundra” [Rumor]
• Nov 5: Team demonstrated high likelihood of continued collaboration [Seleri]
• Nov 11: GG confirmed non-transfer to Tundra, maintaining existing lineup [Official]

OG Comprehensive Rebuilding Process

• Nov 8: Chu departed OG [Official]
• Nov 12: Wisper and Ari joined preceding Kuala Lumpur qualifier. Official announcement pending [FACEIT]
• Nov 12: Roster confirmation finalized, Ceb assuming captain responsibilities [Official]

Tundra Esports Major Overhaul

• Topson initiated offlane practice sessions in public matches. 33 also specializes in offlane position [Details]
• Nov 8: Nine announced career intermission [Official]
• Nov 8: Tundra pursued acquisition of Gaimin Gladiators lineup [Esorts Insiders channel]
• Nov 9: Skiter and Sneyking potentially joining Falcons organization [FACEIT leak]
• Nov 11: 33 transitioned to Liquid, leaving Topson as remaining original member

  [Official]

• Nov 30: Aui_2000 departed Tundra [Official]

Eastern Europe

Team Spirit Championship Aftermath

• Miposhka announced competitive break while confirming continued organizational affiliation [Miposhka stated “I’m not going anywhere but I’ll definitely take a break” [Official]

9Pandas Organizational Restructuring

• 9Pandas faced potential disbandment speculation [Maelstorm]
• Solo confirmed continuation as player or coach for additional competitive year, directly refuting disbandment rumors [Solo stated “I plan to continue for one more year. I don’t know if I will play or coach” [Solo]
• Nov 12: Solo, Antares, Antares, MieRo excluded from Kuala Lumpur qualifier participation. MieRo absent from competitive lineup. V-Tune, V-Tune, Afoninje, RodjER joined as temporary replacements [9Pandas manager]

BetBoom Team Continuity

• Nov 8: Single player potentially departing BetBoom [Korb3n]
• Nov 13: BetBoom maintained existing lineup composition [Official]

Virtus.pro Roster Stability

• Nov 11: VP confirmed continuation with identical roster configuration [Fng]

North America

Shopify Rebellion Complete Rebuild

• Nov 8: SR separated from Cr1t, Abed, and Fly [Official]
• Nov 9: Kitrak- and Yopaj rumored joining [Tims]
• Nov 22: Thiolicor joined, Kitrak- and Yopaj confirmed [Official]

Nouns Roster Disbandment

• Nov 6: Thiolicor joined, Kitrak- and Yopaj confirmed [Official]
• Nov 13: Nouns revealed core lineup including Tims]
• Nov 13: Nouns revealed core of Gunnar, Gunnar, Lelis, Lelis, Fly [Official]

TSM Roster Adjustments

• Nov 11: Lelis [Official]

South East Asia

Blacklist International Roster Confirmation

• Nov 8: Abed, Gabbi and Bdz teased [Blacklist]
• Nov 11: Raven, Abed, Gabbi, TIMS, Bdz confirmed [Official]

Talon Esports Transition Phase

• Mikoto potentially taking temporary competitive break for single tournament cycle, received formal offers from North American and Southeast Asian organizations [Rosesa]
• Nov 6: Talon released complete roster [Official]
• Nov 13: Talon unveiled new lineup composition: Mikoto potentially taking temporary competitive break for single tournament cycle, received formal offers from North American and Southeast Asian organizations [Official]

China

LGD Gaming Strategic Transfers

• Nov 8: Xiao8 potentially transferring to Azure Ray [Official]
• Nov 11: NothingToSay transferred to IG organization [BurNing] Xiao8 denied this information
• Nov 30: Official]

Invictus Gaming New Roster Formation

• Nov 4: PlAnet transitioned to inactive status, Pyw and Emo joined organization

  [Official]

South America

Beastcoast Complete Roster Release

• Beastcoast released full roster: Beastcoast released complete lineup including Parker, Parker, DarkMago, DarkMago, Sacred, Sacred, Scofield, StingeR [Official]

New Team Formations and Qualifiers

• Nov 11: Pakazs, Pakazs, Slatem$, Sacred, Matthew, Matthew, Matthew, Mjz competed together during ESL One Kuala Lumpur qualification tournament.

The International 2023 concluded with Team Spirit decisively defeating Gaimin Gladiators in the grand finals. As expected, the professional Dota 2 ecosystem is undergoing significant restructuring. Multiple roster spots have opened following veteran players like Zai transitioning to inactive status, while new organizations prepare to enter the competitive arena.

We’ve compiled comprehensive tracking of confirmed player transfers alongside verified leaks and circulating rumors about ongoing team changes. This article will receive regular updates as additional information becomes available through official channels.

Strategic Insight: The post-TI transfer window typically lasts 4-6 weeks, with most teams finalizing rosters before major qualifiers. Understanding these dynamics helps predict competitive balance for upcoming tournaments.

Team Liquid

• Zai announced career hiatus following TI12 [News]
• Liquid strategically targeted replacing Zai with a player from Tundra according to regional sources [Cyber.Sports.ru]
• Team Liquid confirmed no additional changes beyond Zai’s replacement. The recruitment process was reportedly “substantially completed” [BlitZ]
• Nov 11: Liquid officially signed 33 [Official]

Gaimin Gladiators

• Gaimin Gladiators faced speculation about potential roster reductions. Russian commentator Maelstorm circulated cryptic messaging indicating “GG-(1-3) =>Tundra” [Rumor]
• Nov 5: The squad appeared likely to maintain competitive continuity [Seleri]
• Nov 11: GG definitively rejected transfer speculation, confirming roster retention [Official]

OG

• Nov 8: Official]
• Nov 12: Chu departed OG [Official]
• Nov 12: Roster composition finalized with Ceb assuming captain responsibilities [Official]

Tundra

• Official]
• Nov 8: Nine announced career intermission [Official]
• Nov 8: Tundra pursued acquisition of Gaimin Gladiators’ lineup [Esorts Insiders channel]
• Nov 9: Skiter and Sneyking potentially joining Falcons [FACEIT data leak]
• Nov 11: 33 transitioned to Liquid, leaving Topson as sole remaining original member [Official]
• Nov 30: Official]

Common Mistake: Teams often overreact to tournament results, making hasty roster changes that disrupt established team chemistry. The optimal approach involves careful evaluation of long-term synergy rather than short-term performance fluctuations.

Team Spirit

• Miposhka announced competitive break but confirmed “maintaining organizational commitment” [Official]

9Pandas

• 9Pandas faced potential disbandment according to regional sources [Maelstorm]
• Solo declared intention to continue competing either as player or coach for additional competitive season, directly refuting dissolution rumors [Solo]
• Nov 12: Solo, Antares, MieRo absent from Kuala Lumpur qualification attempts. V-Tune, Afoninje, RodjER participated as temporary substitutes [9Pandas manager]

BetBoom

• Nov 8: Single player potentially departing BetBoom according to insider information [Korb3n]
• Nov 13: BetBoom confirmed lineup continuity [Official]

Virtus.pro

• Nov 11: VP maintained identical roster composition [Fng]

Optimization Tip: Eastern European teams often benefit from maintaining core rosters through multiple tournament cycles, as regional playstyles emphasize strategic consistency over frequent personnel changes.

Shopify Rebellion

• Nov 8: SR separated from Cr1t, Abed, and Fly [Official]
• Nov 9: Official]
• Nov 22: Thiolicor joined organization, Kitrak- and Yopaj confirmation finalized [Official]

Nouns

• Nov 6: Nouns dissolved competitive roster, Moo and Astini exploring team opportunities [Official]
• Nov 13: Nouns disclosed core foundation featuring Gunnar, Official]

New teams

• Nov 11: PPD’s squad identified through FACEIT platform: Yamsun, DuBu, MSS, Adzantick” Hammond, Speed [News]

Time Estimate: Complete roster rebuilds in North America typically require 2-3 months for teams to develop competitive synergy, with peak performance emerging around the 4-month mark following final roster confirmation.

Blacklist International

• Nov 8: Abed, Gabbi and Bdz promotional content released [Blacklist]
• Nov 11: Raven, Abed, Gabbi, TIMS, Bdz officially confirmed [Official]

Talon Esports

• Mikoto considered temporary competitive break for single tournament cycle, received formal offers from both North American and Southeast Asian organizations [Rosesa]
• Nov 6: Talon released complete roster [Official]
• Nov 13: Talon announced reformed lineup: Official]

Team SMG

• Akashi, Ws, Jhocam, ponyo. Yowe participating as stand-in for Kuala Lumpur qualification [Official]

Practical Strategy: Southeast Asian teams should prioritize securing regional talent before international transfers, as cultural and playstyle compatibility significantly impacts team performance in international competitions.

Beastcoast

• Beastcoast released entire roster: Parker, DarkMago, Sacred, Scofield, StingeR [Official]

Evil Geniuses

• Nov 4: Evil Geniuses officially disbanded [Official]

BOOM Esports

• Nov 12: BOOM officially signed Pakazs, Slatem$, Sacred, Matthew, Mjz [Official]

Mechanics Analysis: South American organizations face unique challenges in roster stability due to limited regional tournament opportunities, making international qualification events particularly crucial for team development and sponsorship acquisition.

LGD Gaming

• Nov 8: Xiao8 potentially transferring to Azure Ray according to industry sources [BurNing] Xiao8 subsequently denied this speculation
• Nov 11: NothingToSay transferred to IG [Official]
• Nov 30: PlAnet transitioned to inactive status, Pyw and Emo joined roster [Official]

Invictus Gaming

• Nov 4: Emo exploring team opportunities [Emo]
• Nov 11: Monet, NothingToSay, JT-, BoBoKa, xNova formed new competitive lineup [Official]

Azure Ray

• Nov8: Somnus` M and Official]
• Nov 8: Monet potentially joining according to industry speculation [BurNing]
• Nov 11: BurNing]
• Nov 30: Somnus, fy, Chalice announced career intermissions, XinQ, Xm, Xxs officially joined organization. Xm join. LaNm departed team [Official]

Xteme Gaming

• Nov 30: Somnus` M declared team undergoing complete reconstruction, referencing organizational ownership [Somnus]

Advanced Insight: Chinese Dota 2 organizations are increasingly focusing on developing young domestic talent rather than relying on international imports, creating more sustainable long-term competitive structures. For comprehensive team-building strategies, see our Class Guide for detailed analysis of roster construction methodologies.