In an exciting turn of events for the Dota 2 scene, OG and Aurora have both revealed significant roster changes as they prepare for the BetBoom Dacha qualifiers and the upcoming competitive season.
OG’s New Lineup
OG has officially unveiled their revamped roster, which now includes 23savage and Nine. This restructuring follows the departure of key players Timado and bzm:
- Timado: The Peruvian player, who joined OG as a substitute in May 2024, has now moved to Shopify Rebellion after a commendable stint, including a fourth-place finish at ESL One Birmingham 2024.
- bzm: A stalwart of OG since 2021, bzm has been placed on inactive status as of September 22, 2024. The future of his involvement with the team remains uncertain.
New Roster for OG:
- Nuengnara “23” Teeramahanon (23savage)
- Leon “Nine” Kirilin
- Adrián “Wisper” Dobles
- Matthew “Ari” Walker
- Sébastien “Ceb” Debs
This new lineup aims to revitalize OG’s performance in the upcoming DreamLeague Season 24 qualifiers and beyond.
Aurora’s Revamped Squad
Meanwhile, Aurora has made headlines with their own roster changes. After a solid performance, finishing 7-8th at The International 2024, the team has opted for a new direction:
- Departures: Following the tournament, 23savage and Oli announced their exit on September 19, 2024. lorenof followed suit, going inactive on September 20.
New Additions:
- Abed: A notable talent with previous success in both North America and Southeast Asia.
- TA2000: Joining the team alongside kaori, formerly of Quest Esports, brings additional firepower to the lineup.
New Roster for Aurora:
- Aybek “TA2000” Tokayev
- Abed “Abed” Yusop
- Anucha “Jabz” Jirawong
- Worawit “Q” Mekchai
- Oleh “kaori” Medvedok
Looking Ahead
Both teams will debut their new rosters in the DreamLeague Season 24 Qualifiers, although it remains to be seen whether Aurora will compete in the Southeast Asian or Western European qualifiers.
With these fresh changes, fans are eager to see how these storied organizations adapt and thrive in the ever-competitive Dota 2 landscape.