In the wake of a shocking story that brought to light the involvement of its player, Tommy “Taiga” Le, with the 322 mafia, Leviatan seems poised for a fresh start with Kenny “Xepher” Deo set to join as the team’s support. This move will mark Xepher as the pioneering Indonesian player to grace the South American Dota scene.
As per reports circulating on Liquipedia, Leviatan is gearing up to compete in the EPL World Series: America Season 10 with an updated lineup comprising Xepher, Samuel “Sammyboy” Anderson, Igor “Stojkov” Stojkov, Damien “Kpii” Chok, and Steven “Stinger” Vargas. Their journey kicks off with a high-stakes clash against the formidable LATAM powerhouse, beastcoast, slated for April 17.
This development heralds a reunion for Xepher and Kpii, who previously shared the stage at Blacklist Rivalry in the Philippines from August to October 2023, albeit in differing capacities. Back then, Xepher opted for a hiatus from professional play, assuming the role of assistant to the then-coach, Adam “343” Shah, while kpii filled position 3. Their combined efforts to clinch the final berth for The International 12 in the August closed qualifier were dashed by Team SMG in the final.
As of the latest update, Leviatan has refrained from making any formal declarations regarding Xepher’s integration into their roster. Nevertheless, this sudden player swap appears to be a pragmatic choice, particularly in light of Taiga’s tarnished standing within the global Dota 2 community.
Meanwhile, Taiga remains silent in response to Morf’s investigative video and has kept a low profile on social media platforms. However, a recent remark during a live streaming session on the Kick platform suggests a poignant truth: that he may indeed be leaving Dota competitive scene for good, as he grapples with the repercussions of his gambling addiction.
