In a surprising turn of events, Boom Esports has officially bid adieu to the Southeast Asian Dota 2 competition, embarking on a bold venture into the realm of South America competition. This move marks the end of an era for their ‘Indo Pride’ legacy, signaling the commencement of a fresh chapter in a new gaming landscape.
Executing a shrewd strategic maneuver, the renowned Indonesian esports giant shifted its focus to SA after assembling an entirely Peruvian Dota 2 roster. The announcement swiftly followed the organization’s parting of ways with its two longest-serving Dota 2 members in Saturday.
Amidst swirling speculations about a potential reboot featuring a blend of talents from SEA and Western Europe, Boom Esports opted to capitalize on the opportunity presented by the disbandment of both beastcoast and Evil Geniuses’ Dota 2 rosters.
According to the official statement, the team has secured the services of Christian “Pakasz” Savina, Jordan “Slatem$” Vega, Rafael “Sacred” Yonatan, Farith “Matthew” Puente, Romel “Mjz” Rojas, and head coach Igor “kaffs” Furtado Guimaraes for the upcoming ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 and the ensuing competitive season. Each of these acquisitions boasts a formidable reputation for dominating the competitive Dota 2 scene in SA.
Curiously, the organization has not provided an explanation for its departure from the Southeast Asian region, leaving longtime fans in a state of bewilderment. However, Boom Esports has a history of such moves, having previously fielded a CS:GO squad in Brazil and that achieved moderate success in numerous B & C tier competitions.
As the curtains rise on the second open qualifier for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, scheduled to commence on November 14th, expectations are high on the hungry beast. The burning question on everyone’s mind is whether this newly minted roster will throw its hat into the qualifiers and, more importantly, how it will showcase its team synergy in the crucible of a fiercely competitive tournament.
