The professional Dota 2 scene has been rocked by another major organizational shift. BetBoom Team, a staple of the Eastern European circuit since 2022, has officially announced that it is putting its Dota 2 division on hiatus. The move follows a string of underwhelming performances that failed to meet the organization’s high competitive standards.
The decision, confirmed on November 2, 2026, sees the entire active roster—Ilja “Kiritych” Ulyanov, Vitalie “Save-” Melnic, Matvey “MieRo” Vasyunin, Georgii “swedenstrong” Zainalabidov, and Vladislav “Kataomi`” Semenov—moved to the inactive list. Coach Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek is also affected by this suspension of operations.
A Season of Highs and Lows
The 2026 season was a roller coaster for the organization. While the team secured a significant victory at PGL Wallachia Season 8 and a respectable 4th place finish at The International 2026, their form plummeted in the final months of the year. Early exits at BLAST SLAM VIII and PARI Universe served as the final catalysts for this decision. The organization emphasized that this is a pause rather than a complete departure, leaving the door open for a potential return to the matches circuit in the future.
The "Do Konca" Era
Despite the organization's withdrawal, the players are not calling it quits. The core members have already regrouped under the name "Do Konca." This new stack, featuring Gleb “kiyotaka” Ziryanov as a stand-in for the mid lane, is set to compete in upcoming events, including 1win Essence III and BLAST SLAM IX.
For fans looking to track how this former BetBoom core performs in their new iteration, keep an eye on our MyEsports predictions hub for upcoming coverage. While the BetBoom tag takes a backseat, the talent remains active, proving that even in a harsh professional environment, the drive to compete persists.