When you think of the monstrous prize pools that typically make up Dota 2 The International tournaments, it might seem unusual for Fnatic to temporarily drop out of the Dota Pro Circuit to assess the financial viability of the game and the competitive scene. But he is.
As noted in a blog post, the team made it clear that while The International has a very lucrative prize pool, the economics of the stage right now is another story, one that is not sustainable. for the team because how are you.
“We have recently been forced to reflect on the sustainability and future of the title for Fnatic, and ultimately make the difficult but necessary decision to temporarily withdraw from the DOTA 2 Pro Circuit. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all players, staff and members who have been part of this incredible journey, as well as our incredible fanbase who have made our trip to the SEA region so special.”
As for what this means for Fnatic’s current Dota 2 team, the team said they are looking for new homes and locations for their players before officially retiring from the scene, and with that in mind, Fnatic will continue to field a team. the ongoing BTS Pro series.