Welcome to this week's Battle Report, your essential roundup of the biggest roster moves, organizational changes, and milestone moments shaping the Dota 2 competitive landscape. This edition covers significant personnel shifts across multiple regions, major viewership achievements for The International 2025, and the continuing roster shuffle as teams position themselves for the new competitive season.

Yakult Brothers Expand with Second Dota 2 Roster

Yakult Brothers announced the signing of their second Dota 2 roster this week, marking an expansion of the organization's commitment to the competitive scene. The move follows the recent disbanding of Team Tidebound, which was covered in last month's Battle Report. The new roster's lineup and regional focus remain under development as the organization finalizes player agreements and coaching staff.

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Vici Gaming Secures Half of Former Tidebound Lineup

Vici Gaming moved quickly to capitalize on Team Tidebound's dissolution, signing half of the disbanded roster to form the core of their new competitive lineup. The Chinese organization's strategic acquisition brings experienced players into their system as they rebuild for upcoming regional qualifiers. The specific players secured and their role assignments are expected to be announced as Vici Gaming completes their full roster construction.

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Nigma Galaxy Parts Ways with TA2K

Nigma Galaxy officially released position 1 player TA2000, known as TA2K, from their roster this week. The organization thanked the player for his dedication during his tenure with the team. TA2K had been on loan to Nigma Galaxy from Team Yandex, and his departure leaves open questions about whether he returns to his parent organization or explores other opportunities in the competitive scene. The move creates an opening in Nigma Galaxy's carry position as they evaluate options for the upcoming competitive season.

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The International 2025 Ranks Among Top Esports Events

The International 2025 secured the eighth position in Esports Charts' rankings of the most-viewed esports events of 2025, demonstrating continued growth for Dota 2's premier championship. The tournament generated 63.1 million hours watched, up from 55.1 million the previous year, representing a notable increase in global audience engagement. While League of Legends and Mobile Legends dominated the overall rankings, The International's performance confirms Dota 2's position as a cornerstone title in the competitive gaming ecosystem. The viewership growth occurs despite intense competition from expanding regional leagues and new tournament formats across multiple esports titles.

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BetBoom Team Leadership Transition

BetBoom Team underwent a significant organizational change with CEO Alexander "Dyrem" Sevirinov stepping down from his position after leading the organization since 2023. Under Dyrem's leadership, BetBoom Team achieved notable results across multiple esports divisions, including their first major trophies in Dota 2 and a top-4 finish at The International 2025. The organization immediately announced Artem "Pioneer" Saveliev as the new CEO, who emphasized a structured, systematic approach to continued growth rather than promising immediate championship results. Pioneer inherits a strong foundation across multiple competitive titles and faces the challenge of building on the momentum established during Dyrem's tenure.

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TL;DR

• Yakult Brothers signs second Dota 2 roster following Tidebound disbanding
• Vici Gaming acquires half of former Tidebound lineup
• Nigma Galaxy releases carry player TA2K back to free agency
• The International 2025 achieves 63.1 million hours watched, ranking eighth among all esports events
• BetBoom Team transitions from CEO Dyrem to new leader Pioneer after successful TI 2025 campaign