Southeast Asian esports organisation BOOM Esports has introduced the closure of its Dota 2 division, parting methods with its complete roster.
This has introduced its eight-year tenure in Valve’s MOBA title to an finish, with the crew’s final look at a LAN event being The Worldwide 2025, the place it scored a top-15 end.
Introduced on December eighth, BOOM Esports has competed in Dota 2 since 2017, climbing its manner by regional tournaments to succeed in the best tier of the esport in 2022. The organisation hasn’t revealed the explanation behind its Dota 2 departure, however it follows a turbulent 2025, the place it has struggled to realize robust outcomes.
In 2022, the organisation scored a top-12 placement on the ESL One Stockholm Main and a top-eight end on the PGL Arlington Main, cementing its place as considered one of Asia’s most notable names.
“In the present day, we are saying farewell to our Dota 2 division,” wrote BOOM Esports on social media. “Thanks to each participant who wore the BOOM jersey with delight. Thanks to the Hungry Beast for standing beside us by each excessive and each low. This legacy will eternally be a part of who we’re. This chapter closes, however our story in esports continues.”
What’s Subsequent For BOOM Esports?
Exterior of Dota 2, BOOM Esports presently competes in VALORANT and was promoted to VCT Pacific by Ascension Pacific 2024 after Bleed Esports’ elimination for failing to adjust to obligations outlined by Riot Video games’ Group Participation Settlement. Nonetheless, the organisation couldn’t retain its spot within the Worldwide League and therefore, it has been relegated again to Challengers.
Elsewhere, the organisation continues to discipline rosters in Honor of Kings and PUBG Cellular. July noticed BOOM Esports’ Honor of Kings roster safe victory within the Philippines Kings League Spring 2025, its first win within the cell MOBA title.
