Blacklist Pulls Out of DOTA 2 Scene
After two years, Blacklist Rivalry is pulling out of the DOTA 2 professional esports scene.
“The redemption story is now officially over,” the team wrote in a statement:
After two years of working with Rivalry to bring Blacklist to the Dota scene, this chapter of our history is coming to a close. Our redemption story has been followed by the community in all our ups and downs.
From the first version of our squad when we brought together the legendary names of Philippine DOTA, to being able to do what the community said was impossible by bringing one of the best Filipino player home in Abed Yusop.
No one can deny that Blacklist Rivalry fought hard to fulfill the mission. Whether you love us or hate us, one thing is for sure: you followed us throughout this journey. And for that, we are thankful. Unfortunately, even the greatest of stories must come to an end. We are incredibly thankful for each and every player and coach that has been part of the team.
Their contributions to the Blacklist culture will always remain a part of our history. As The International season comes to a close, along with the ever-evolving landscape of the DOTA 2 professional ecosystem, Blacklist International decided to reassess our future in the scene and allowed our players to explore their options.
As of today, the redemption story is now officially over. But the mission, as always, will never end.
Blacklist Rivalry was a Dota 2 team created through a collaboration between Blacklist International and Rivalry in 2022. The team brought together some of the most prominent Filipino Dota 2 players, aiming to compete on the international stage, including events like The International. Apart from Abed, the roster included veteran players such as Gabbi, Kuku, Raven, Karl, and TIMS. The team faced early challenges in the competitive scene. They found moderate success, securing spots in significant events like the Bali Major but struggled to secure consistent wins.
