You have seen major changes in the Dota 2 esports scene, and HEROIC’s exit stands out as one of the most unexpected. On May 4, the South American organization confirmed it will leave professional Dota 2, pointing to financial limitations despite recent competitive success.
You watched this roster rise to historic heights, including becoming the first South American team to claim a Tier 1 title. While the organization steps away, the core lineup plans to stay together, closing one chapter even as debate spreads across the community about what led to this outcome.
HEROIC’s Valiant Run in the Dota 2 Scene
You saw HEROIC enter Dota 2 just two years ago through the South American closed qualifiers for BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024. The team fell short of the main event, but it quickly built momentum across the region.
You could track their steady rise as they earned repeated spots at Tier 1 tournaments. They proved they belonged on bigger stages, even while adjusting to stronger international opposition.
Results against elite teams often placed them just outside true contention. Finishes around 8th–9th at events such as ESL One Birmingham 2024, DreamLeague Season 23, and The International 2024 showed progress, yet also highlighted the gap to the very top.
Their breakthrough arrived at PGL Wallachia Season 2:
- Advanced to the grand final through a demanding bracket run
- Defeated Team Falcons 3–1 in the title series
- Secured one of the organization’s most important international victories
Roster instability followed. David “Parker” Nicho Flores moved to the inactive list after internal strategic disagreements, prompting further lineup changes.
From 2025 into early 2026, you watched HEROIC test different combinations with mixed outcomes. A notable late result came at BLAST Slam IV, where they secured a 3rd–4th place finish before falling to Team Falcons in the lower bracket semifinal.
Future Plans for the Former HEROIC Roster
You can expect the former HEROIC lineup to remain intact for now. Coach Igor “kaffs” Estevão confirmed that the players decided to continue together despite the organization’s exit, aiming to prove their level under a new banner.
The full squad is currently made up of:
- Yuma “Yuma” Langlet – Carry
- Santiago “TaiLung” Agüero Gustavo – Mid
- Adrián “Wisper” Dobles – Offlane
- Thiago “Thiolicor” de Oliveira Cordeiro – Soft Support
- Matheus “KJ” Santos Jungles Diniz – Hard Support / Captain
All five players are free agents after being released from their contracts. However, they intend to compete as a unit while exploring sponsorship or organizational backing.
You should not expect confirmed roster moves at this stage. Instead, the group has set clear competitive goals.
Their immediate focus centers on qualifying for two premier events:
- Esports World Cup
- The International
By staying together, you may see this core pursue open qualifiers or direct invites, depending on rankings and opportunities that arise in the coming months.
