Teams are over at Dota 2’s Berlin Main, and all Western Europe groups secured a spot within the higher bracket. Within the meantime, two out of three groups from Southeast Asia have been eradicated from the event on the weekend of April 29, locking in a disappointing outcome for the area, particularly after an thrilling spring tour.
Regardless of exhibiting nice indicators of enchancment all through the common season, Execration and Staff SMG discovered themselves on the backside of the barrel of their teams.
The 2 SEA squads have been joined out the door by North America’s TSM, South America’s beastcoast, Japanese Europe’s BetBoom Staff, and China’s Invictus Gaming. On this checklist of early exiters, TSM stands out probably the most—they got here to Berlin as NA’s top-seeded group.
For everything of the 2023 season, TSM was in a position to defeat Shopify Revolt on their residence turf. Nonetheless, TSM crashed out of the Lima and Berlin Main whereas SR continued each occasions from the higher bracket. A fast departure from a Main means lacking out on prize cash and Dota Professional Circuit factors.
If TSM retains up performing in NA’s home league, David “MoonMeander” Tan’s college students may make it to The Worldwide 2023 with out getting a single DPC level from the Majors. A single slip-up in Dota’s summer season tour may destroy TSM’s plans although, since remaining on the backside half of the highest 12 comes with its own set of risks.
Dota 2’s Berlin Main will proceed with its playoffs on Might 1.
