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Valve's recent announcement regarding the termination of the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) after the 2023 season has stirred up a range of reactions within the Dota 2 community. Notably, Janne "Gorgc" Stefanovski and Yazied "YapzOr" Jaradat, two prominent Dota 2 streamers, have shared their contrasting views on this significant decision.
Gorgc and YapzOr speculate on the repercussions of this move from Valve
Popular streamer Gorgc offered an optimistic perspective, suggesting that this move might lead to an increase in tournament invitations for teams such as Team Secret. "Secret are going to get invited to more tournaments now like TIs and majors," Gorgc stated. However, he maintained a level of uncertainty, acknowledging the potential for both positive and negative outcomes. "I was like, I don't really know because it could be bad; it could be good, you know?" Gorgc remarked.
In contrast, Team Secret's former support YapzOr took a more critical stance, recognizing the strengths of the DPC while also pointing out its shortcomings. "I think it's pretty bad because I think the fundamental idea of the leagues and everything else was good, but it just required a few tweaks," YapzOr commented. He advocated for a shorter DPC system to improve its efficiency.
During their discussion, Gorgc raised the possibility that Valve's decision to terminate the DPC might be linked to the existence of an alternative system. He hinted at the role ESL might play in filling the void left by the DPC, referring to the successful execution of the Riyadh Masters and Dreamleague.
"I think it's based on ESL doing their league format with Riyadh," Gorgc suggested. "I feel like somebody's already there to fill that slot of League plus a mini TI type of thing happening, so ESL is already doing their Dream League thing, so I think they're just handing it over to them. They're the new League plus TI format."
This divergence in opinion between Gorgc and YapzOr reflects the broader spectrum of viewpoints within the Dota 2 community regarding the future of competitive play. While Gorgc expressed willingness to give the new format a chance and hinted at ESL's potential role, YapzOr remained skeptical, advocating for essential adjustments to the existing system.
Valve's decision to terminate the DPC marks a significant development in the landscape of professional Dota 2. As the community awaits further details, the ultimate impact of this decision on the competitive scene remains uncertain. Whether it leads to a more vibrant future for the game or exacerbates existing divisions among Dota 2 players and enthusiasts will only become clear as the changes unfold.
