Cloud9, the renowned North American esports organization, has made a triumphant return to Dota 2 by signing the entire European roster of Entity. This new team will be competing under the name “Cloud9 BC.GAME,” with BC.Game being their cryptocurrency betting sponsor.
The New Cloud9 Dota 2 Roster
The newly formed Cloud9 team consists of the same five players who previously represented Entity. The roster includes:
- Alimzhan “watson” Islambekov
- Volodymyr “No[o]ne-” Minenko
- Dmitry “DM” Dorokhin
- Vladislav “Kataomi`” Semenov
- Dzmitry “Fishman” Palishchuk
- Filipe “Astini” Astini (Coach)
Return to The International
Cloud9’s new Dota 2 team will be making their debut at The International 2024, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Dota 2 calendar. The team recently showcased a strong performance at Riyadh Masters 2024, making it to the playoffs.
Cloud9’s Tumultuous Dota 2 History
Cloud9 has had a rocky history with Dota 2, often featuring strong teams but rarely maintaining them for extended periods. Their first foray into Dota 2 in 2014 included notable players like Jacky “EternaLEnVy” Mao, SingSing, and Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling.
This lineup saw multiple changes and even participated in one of the longest professional Dota 2 games in history, culminating in a presence at The International 2015 with Johan “N0tail” Sundstein.
Post-TI 2015, Cloud9 fielded a North American roster that lasted only two months. This pattern of frequent roster changes continued over the years, leading to their exit from the scene multiple times.
Cloud9 made a brief return in 2020 but ceased operations again in April of that year. Additionally, their partnership with veteran streamer and original Dota player SingSing ended in 2023.
A New Hope for Cloud9
Now, with the acquisition of the Entity roster, Cloud9 aims to re-establish itself in the Dota 2 scene. This team, which secured first place in the recent closed qualifiers for The International, brings new hope to the organization. Cloud9’s Dota 2 trophy cabinet has been collecting dust for years, but this talented group of players might just be the ones to bring home the gold.
Cloud9 returns to Dota2, signing roster of Entity
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Final Toughts
Stay tuned for more updates as Cloud9 BC.GAME embarks on their journey to The International 2024, aiming to make a significant impact and possibly secure their first major Dota 2 title.
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