Dota 2’s The Worldwide 2023 experimented with a brand new format this season, that includes two breaks because the match was performed over three weekends. Whereas followers tailored to the brand new TI schedule shortly, it was a brand new problem for Group Liquid’s Aydin “iNSaNiA” Sarkohi.
In a Twitch stream yesterday, iNSaNiA stated the breaks have been a “bizarre expertise.” The veteran help participant expressed how he discovered it tough to remain within the zone because the gameplay schedule was consistently interrupted.
“The primary break was OK,” iNSaNiA stated. “However then a lot of the groups get despatched residence, which means they aren’t trying to scrim anymore.”
Contemplating Valve didn’t permit eradicated groups to remain in Seattle this 12 months, eradicated squads returned to their international locations instantly. This made it unimaginable for the remaining groups to search out working towards companions as they didn’t wish to play in opposition to one another earlier than the finals.
Regardless of sounding legitimate considerations relating to the brand new format, iNSaNiA’s view of the brand new format didn’t resonate with the followers.
Most Dota 2 fans have been joyful to tune into everything of the occasion without taking any day off from work. In earlier years, followers working throughout the week would miss a lot of the matches performed on the occasion, making them topic to spoilers as they’d have a lot to compensate for each evening.
Many additionally noted that the format was unhealthy for the gamers, nevertheless it was higher for the viewers. Regardless of that includes a miniature prize pool for TI requirements, Dota 2 viewership roared back with TI 2023 because the occasion carried out above expectations when it comes to common and peak viewer numbers.
Whereas TI 2023 was a protracted occasion, Dota 2 professionals shall be returning to the blitz format that they’ve been craving as ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 has a six-days-long schedule.
