Gaimin Gladiators are planning to return to the competitive Dota 2 scene. In 2025, the club sparked controversy by preventing its players from competing at The International 2025 and even declining Valve's direct invite. After sitting out for a year, the team is most likely making a comeback.
Over their 3 years in Dota 2, Gaimin Gladiators rosters have earned more than $7 million in prize money.
According to rumors, Gaimin Gladiators are planning to sign a stack of players from Astra Invicta.
Teasers about Gaimin Gladiators' return to Dota 2:
November 5: "It’s been a while"
November 9: "What if...?"
Gaimin Gladiators and the 2025 Scandal:
- The conflict involved Gaimin Gladiators players: watson, Quinn, Ace, tOfu, and Malady.
- The organization claimed that the players wanted to participate in The International 2025 under an independent tag.
- The players, particularly Quinn, stated that they were willing to play under the Gaimin Gladiators tag as well.
- Amid public statements and Twitter disputes, legal action was allegedly threatened. However, no specific details, legal documents, or official rulings were ever produced.
- The players have since continued their careers in other organizations without further issues.
Gaimin Gladiators and the Dyrachyo Era
There were also bright moments in Gaimin Gladiators' history: 2023 brought three Major titles and a grand final appearance at The International 2023. A year later, they reached the grand final of The International 2024 once again, securing another second-place finish.
Their victory at Riyadh Masters 2024 (now held under the Esports World Cup banner) is also worth noting.
Victorious Majors for Gaimin Gladiators:
- The Lima Major 2023
- ESL One Berlin Major 2023
- The Bali Major 2023
Golden Roster of Gaimin Gladiators (2023–2024):
- Dyrachyo
- Quinn
- Ace
- tOfu
- Seleri
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