Note: Our Dota 2 roster shuffle tracker was last updated on October 15, 2025, and will be refreshed as new information becomes available.

The conclusion of The International 2025 has closed the chapter of one of the most competitive Dota 2 seasons we’ve seen in recent history, with Team Falcons lifting the Aegis. In typical post-TI fashion, contracts have expired, and teams have begun to shuffle their rosters ahead of the 2026 season.

Long-standing members have left their teams, while some legends have hung up the keyboard and gone into retirement. In this article, we’ve compiled the most important and verified Dota 2 roster shuffle information from the post-TI14 period.

All Confirmed Dota 2 Roster Changes After TI14

Below is a summary of all confirmed Dota 2 player transfers, stand-ins, and retirements so far.

Team	Change
OG	Lelis benched. N0tail returns to the OG Dota 2 roster.
Tundra Esports	Crystallis benched; Saksa goes inactive; Pure and Ari join
Team Liquid	Insania retires
Aurora	Kiyotaka and panto benched; Oli joins while Mikoto stands in
Nigma Galaxy	GH takes a break from competition; Tobi stands in
Team Spirit	Miposhka takes a break; panto signed
Vici Gaming	Returns to Dota 2 with roster: Lou, Xm, Ws, Pyw, and Dy
Talon Esports	Roster of 23savage, Mikoto, Ws, Q, and Oli collapses
Wildcard Gaming / Apex Genesis	Wildcard parts ways with roster; players stick together under Apex Genesis
Xtreme Gaming	Xm and XinQ released; NothingToSay and fy added
BetBoom Team	Pure leaves team; Kiritych and coach rmN complete roster
PARIVISION	Confirms no roster changes after strong 2025 year
Virtus.pro	Announces new lineup: Timado, Abed, Daxak, Antares, and Fly
Yakult Brothers	Beyond and Oli leave; zeal and poloson join as replacements
Natus Vincere	Former Gaimin Gladiators coach Cy- joins
MOUZ	Reveals new roster: Crystallis, MidOne, BOOM, yamich, and Seleri
HEROIC	4nalog departs; Wisper transitions to mid; Davai Lama returns
AVULUS	Rebuilds with roster: Smiling Knight, lorenof, Saberlight, Ekki, JANTER

Dota 2 Regional Roster Shuffle Highlights

With so many transfers and lineup changes happening across all regions, it can be challenging to keep track of all the movements. Here are the most important shuffles we’ve seen:

Veteran Departures

The biggest headline of the Dota 2 post-TI roster shuffle is the retirement of Quinn “Quinn” Callahan and Aydin “Insania” Sarkohi. Quinn, once hailed as the world’s best Dota 2 mid-laner with Gaimin Gladiators in 2023, and Insania, Team Liquid’s TI-winning support, are both stepping away from the pro scene.

Western Europe

Without question, the biggest roster move of the year comes from Team Liquid, who have added former rivals Marcus “Ace” Hoelgaard and Erik “tOfu” Engel to the lineup. With these signings, Team Liquid emerges from the Dota 2 team roster shuffle with one of the world’s most experienced squads.

Tundra Esports is also bolstering its lineup, bringing on Ivan “Pure” Moskalenko and Matthew “Ari” Walker. Meanwhile, many Tier 2 teams are stepping up their Dota 2 rosters. Some teams to watch closely include MOUZ, Virtus.pro, and AVULUS, all fielding “Tier 1 rejects” eager to prove themselves again.

Eastern Europe

Two-time TI winners Team Spirit have also shaken up their roster. Captain Yaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov has stepped down from the roster to take a break. Former Aurora player Nikita “panto” Balaganin will be taking his place.

Following Pure’s transfer to Tundra in the Dota 2 roster shuffle, BetBoom Team welcomed Ilya “Kiritych” Ulyanov as its new carry player. The 22-year-old is currently ranked ninth in the European leaderboards.

After a rough season, Aurora parted ways with Gleb “kiyotaka” Zyryanov and panto, bringing in Rafli “Mikoto” Fathur Rahman and Chan “Oli” Chon Kien from Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, PARIVISION and Natus Vincere have decided to enter 2026 with the same rosters, avoiding any Dota 2 player transfers.

China and Southeast Asia

Despite securing second place at TI14, Xtreme Gaming released Guo “Xm” Hongcheng and Zhao “XinQ” Zixing, replacing them with Cheng “NothingToSay” Jin Xiang and Xu “fy” Linsen. The latter is coming out of retirement to form what seems to be one of China’s strongest Dota 2 pro teams.

Legendary Chinese organization Vici Gaming is returning to the scene after a two-year hiatus, welcoming back veterans, including respected leader Ding “Dy” Cong.

Talon Esports’ roster imploded after allegations from Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon that the organization was not paying its players. Since then, former players have dispersed across teams like BOOM Esports, Aurora, and Vici Gaming.

North America

Things are looking bleak for the North American Dota 2 scene. Shopify Rebellion has exited after a series of disappointing results, while Wildcard Gaming, despite representing the region at TI14, has also released its roster. The former Wildcard lineup has stayed together, now playing under the Apex Genesis banner.

What’s Next For The Dota 2 2026 Pro Season?

The 2025 season was extremely competitive, with no clear dominant team. Different squads traded trophies across tournaments, making every event unpredictable and thrilling. With all the Dota 2 roster changes we’ve seen this season, the 2026 campaign is already shaping up to be every bit as explosive.

Just like last year, the Dota 2 calendar will be filled with third-party tournaments organized by ESL, PGL, FISSURE, and BLAST. These organizers will take turns hosting their million-dollar tournaments across the season. As usual, The International 2026 will once again conclude the season.

FAQs

When does the Dota 2 2025 roster lock end?

The first Dota 2 roster lock ended on October 14, 2025, coinciding with the start of BLAST Slam IV. However, teams can still make changes to their roster throughout the season as long as they retain at least three core players.

Which Dota 2 team made the biggest post-TI14 changes?

The most notable Dota 2 transfers include Team Liquid’s signing of Ace and tOfu, Tundra Esports adding Pure and Ari, and Xtreme Gaming bringing in NothingToSay and fy.

What happens if players leave before the Dota 2 roster lock?

Players are free to leave teams before the roster lock. Teams can still make Dota 2 roster changes after the deadline passes, but they must maintain at least three registered players from the locked roster.

Did N0tail retire?

Yes. N0tail initially retired from professional Dota 2 in 2021. However, he has recently come out of retirement and will compete with OG once again.

References

1. OG on X (X)
2. TUNDRA on X: “Welcome Back… (X)
3. TUNDRA on X: New Roaster Hype We’re excited to announce… (X)
4. Aurora Dota2 on X: Effective today, Gleb “kiyotaka” Zyryanov and Nikita “panto” Balaganin have been moved… (X)
5. Aurora Dota2 on X: We are happy to announce that Chang… (X)
6. Nigma Galaxy on X (X)
7. Team Spirit Dota 2 on X (X)
8. Wildcard on X (X)
9. 【XtremeGam… – @XtremeGaming电子竞技俱乐部的微博 – 微博 (Weibo)
10. BetBoom Team on X (X)
11. PARIVISION on X (X)
12. Virtus.pro on X (X)
13. 【Yakult Br… – @YaKu1T___的微博 – 微博 (Weibo)
14. NAVI on X (X)
15. HEROIC Dota 2 on X: Today we say goodbye to… (X)
16. HEROIC Dota 2 on X: Ta-daa! @Wisper_dota2 is back… (X)
17. HEROIC Dota 2 on X: Sitting in the Top of the WEU Leaderboard… (X)
18. AVULUS on X (X)