Heroic has disbanded its Dota 2 roster and exited the discipline, citing unsustainable financial results despite fan engagement and commercial efforts.

The official announcement, posted on Heroic’s X page, notes competitive success and growing fan and commercial support, but that long-term financial sustainability was not achievable.

The piece highlights a broader pattern: non-European teams qualify for many tier-1 events yet struggle against European teams on the main stage, pointing to regional disparities in opportunities and invitations.

During its tenure, the roster achieved milestones, including becoming the first South American team to win a Tier 1 tournament and placing in the top six at The International 2025.

It remains unclear where the players will continue their careers or whether they will form a new team, though they are free to explore opportunities.

The players indicated they may stay together to compete independently or with a new organization, but a definitive path has not been announced.

Kaffs expressed disappointment about the timing but supported the team’s focus on EWC and TI qualifications and performances.

ESL will host Season 25 of the ESL Pro League in Saudi Arabia, underscoring ongoing major esports activity.

The roster will compete in DreamLeague Season 29 starting May 13 under the name ex-HEROIC, signaling a transitional phase.

Dmytro Ostapchuk is the author of the article, a writer for EGamersWorld with a focus on Dota 2 and CS2.

Industry-wide concerns are noted, including calls for Valve and event organizers to adjust locations or funding incentives to ease travel costs for smaller or regional teams.

A key regional challenge cited is Heroic being South American-focused, which increases travel costs and jet lag due to Europe-centric event scheduling, highlighting regional disparities in competition economics.