After five long years, we finally made it to The International!
This year came with its fair share of struggles, from roster changes to changes in play styles and roles, but through patience, hard work and dedication, we finally managed to clutch it and qualify through the Western Europe Closed Qualifiers.
TI14 was extra special for us. Not only was it our long-awaited return to Dota 2’s biggest stage, but it was also held in Germany, KuroKy’s hometown. The crowd cheered and welcomed him on stage like a hero returning home.
Our Group Stage didn’t start the way we had hoped. We dropped a few early series and found ourselves struggling to stay in the competition, but after one of Kuro’s pep talks and with the trust the team had in each other, we managed to find our rhythm. After a few intense series and our unforgettable “bear meta,” we made it to the main event and made it all the way to 5th-6th place.
If there is one thing we’ll never forget from our time in Hamburg, it’s the love our fans have shown us. During our meet and greet session, the fans lined up, filling the entire space, missing the games played on stage, just to show us their support. The energy we felt was unreal and we thank everyone who made our TI unforgettable!
Placing in 5th-6th place at TI14 is something we’re proud of and will always cherish, but this is not the extent of our ambition. We felt what it’s like to be back on the biggest stage and we’re hungry for more!
