As soon as dubbed the strongest Dota 2 area, China is not too long ago crammed with controversies and underwhelming efficiency. Even with PSG.LGD’s undefeated successful streak on the Dota Professional Circuit 2023 (DPC 2023) Tour 2, as soon as once more raises the controversy on whether or not China is even related anymore.
PSG.LGD qualifies for Berlin Main 2023
PSG.LGD is the primary confirmed staff to qualify for the Berlin Major with 5-wins and 0 losses. The remaining two collection are up towards long-time rivals, Group Aster and Invictus Gaming, but it surely’s ample for now.
Many followers have related LGD’s success with their newest recruit. Nicholas “zeal” Lim is the brand new offlaner after the Lima Major 2023, and has been delivering the products.
Whereas they definitely look first rate with their type and playstyle, it’s too early to say that LGD will probably be a prime candidate in Berlin Main.
In any case, the second Tour options three former Division 2 groups after the match-fixing fiasco in China, which didn’t stay as much as the Division 1 expectations. As an illustration, staff Outsiders From CN at the moment sits at six losses, which frankly isn’t too outrageous contemplating it’s their first Division 1 debut.
Even so, Ybb Gaming and Vici Gaming, that are the remaining two D2 prime seeds additionally stood no probability towards PSG.LGD.
All mentioned and achieved, it’s justified to be important on current performances. For the uninitiated, PSG.LGD misplaced at twelfth place in Lima Main, successful no DPC factors or prize winnings.
The place is Ame once we want him?
Whereas it’s a stretch to hope for Wang “Ame” Chunyu to return to the frontlines, he’s actually LGD’s golden boy. All through the previous seasons, Ame has been accountable as PSG.LGD’s major energy ahead, the place he has constantly outperformed most onerous carry gamers.
When Team Secret as soon as had Michał “Nisha” Jankowski, Ame was equally basic for PSG.LGD because the Worldwide 8. Till then, PSG.LGD followers have to deal with this youthful line-up, albeit there are nonetheless seasoned gamers, equivalent to Cheng “NothingToSay” Jin Xiang and Zhang “y`” Yiping.
Wang “Ame” Chunyu inactive since December 2022
PSG.LGD vs Group Aster / Invictus Gaming
One of many remaining two collection for PSG.LGD can be the hardest problem in China Tour 2 DPC 2023. Team Aster has constantly gone neck-to-neck towards PSG.LGD all through the seasons, and even outmatched the latter in current tournaments. As an illustration, Group Aster gained third at TI11 and not too long ago positioned seventh at Lima Main, that are each higher standings than their rival.
With a lot ambiguity in PSG.LGD’s current roster change, it’s troublesome to foretell which staff will come out on prime. Particularly since each groups have had their fair proportion of wins and losses towards one another.
The opposite collection towards IG will become a straightforward victory in favor of PSG.LGD. Regardless of the IG followers of Zhou “Emo” Yi, this staff has constantly proved to be comparatively weak as they’re at the moment on the brim of putting backside seeds within the second Tour. This probably means IG will get demoted once more to Division 2 bracket.
However, PSG.LGD will nonetheless probably qualify for TI12 since they proceed to grab first place in each China DPC 2023.
