Dota 2 roster shuffles: iceiceice takes a break from competitive play

There is a lot going on in the Dota 2 world right now. Along with the line-up reshuffles, there is a plenitude of speculation about who’s moving where and who’s retiring. To put the light on some of them, former Team MSG player iceiceice explained how things are going for him in a recent stream. 

All other rumors regarding current DPC roster moves are summarized below.

iceiceice takes time out to relax

Despite being one of the most popular Dota 2 players on the scene, Daryl “iceiceice” Koh is left without a team, following his departure from SMG, with whom he played only for 3 months. A few days ago during his Twitch stream, the 32-year-old Singaporean was asked about his future plans in professional Dota 2. He confirmed that he has no plans at the moment.

“I don’t think I’m doing anything,” said iceiceice. “After what happened in SMG, I decided I wanted to take a break. Now, I want to take a longer break so I can figure out what I want to do.”

During his break, iceiceice plans to stream a bit of Dota 2, but also play other games, relax, and enjoy his freedom. The player also revealed his decision was influenced by the ordeal he endured with SMG, which he described as “pretty crappy”. 

What exactly happened at SMG is not entirely clear, but the organization is definitely not without controversy. Earlier this year, the org came under fire for the treatment of Michael “ninjaboogie” Ross Jr., who was allegedly kicked out of the line-up because he wanted to spend more time with his dying mother.

Around the world

Throughout his 11-year career, iceiceice tried his skill in all major competitive regions. He played for Vici Gaming in China, with Fnatic in Southeast Asia, with Evil Geniuses in North America, and with Team Secret in Europe, among others. He is a very flexible player and thanks to his ventures to various regions, he has gained a lot of valuable experience that not many players have. After his break, he will definitely be a hot candidate for organizations.

More Dota 2 roster shuffles and rumors

Following the conclusion of The International 2022, organizations are rushing to rearrange and restructure their line-ups before the new DPC season begins. Here are some current rumors and roster moves: 

• TORONTOTOKYO could leave Team Spirit and form a new team with Nightfall and Save-.
• RAMZES666 has left Virtus.pro. The org might be completely dissolved due to internal problems.
• NAVI has separated from its Captain Solo. The reason is said to be an internal conflict that started before the TI11.
• NAVI bought ex-Cybercats carry Shigetsu, albeit for the PuckChamp line-up.
• BetBoom dissolves the team. SoNNeikO keeps the DPC slot.
• Nigma: Miracle could take a year-long break from Dota 2 while KuroKy and Sumail could leave the team.
• Liquid will not change the line-up apart from replacing MATUMBAMAN. MATUMBAMAN retired and will serve his time in the Finnish Army.
• Liquid may want to get Topson
• Gaimin Gladiators: Quinn will join the team.
• Alliance reportedly wants to buy Hokori lineup.
• OG: Yuragi will stay with OG.
• Team Secret: Malr1ne to replace Crystallis
• Chalice could switch to PSG.LGD.
• Royal Never Give Up: Ghost and xNova have announced they are looking for teams.
• Invictus Gaming: Oli returns to Southeast Asia and joins Talon.
• Team Aster: Rumor has it that Ori will be stepping down.
• BOOM: Yopaj and Skem are looking for options and could quit at BOOM.
• Talon: Oli and kpii joined the team.
• Soniqs kicked out Leslao. They claim it’s because of the racist incident.
• Evil Geniuses: Nightfall returns to EEU.
• Evil Geniuses could take over the remaining players from Thunder Awaken and add Wisper and Chris Luck.
• TSM: DuBu left the team.
• Streamer Trainwreck apparently wants to team up with s4, Zai, and Arteezy.
• Beastcoast: DarkMago and Sacred have joined the team

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