Crew Liquid has introduced two new gamers to its Dota 2 energetic roster, Marcus ‘Ace‘ Hoelgaard and Erik ‘tOfu‘ Engel.
A 3-minute trailer was posted on-line, sharing spotlight performs from each gamers, who had been beforehand members of Gaimin Gladiators.
“It’s considerably intimidating for me, as a result of I’ve been with a few of my different gamers for 4 years now, particularly tOfu,” Ace shared in an article by Crew Liquid.
“So becoming a member of a brand new crew and a brand new system undoubtedly makes me really feel like I’m a bit nervous. Not a lot, only a wholesome quantity. But it surely’s very fascinating and really cool to strive one thing new like this.”
Each gamers have seen numerous ranges of success within the Dota 2 scene previous to becoming a member of Crew Liquid. Whereas a part of Gaimin Gladiators, each gamers received Riyadh Masters 2024 after defeating Crew Liquid 3-0 within the Grand Finals. In 2025 alone, the duo got here second in each PGL Wallachia Season 5 and FISSURE Universe Episode 4.
“I feel I’ve performed towards Crew Liquid greater than another esports crew, each in pubs and tournaments,” tOfu added in an interview with Crew Liquid.
“And since we clashed so many instances, it turned like having a rivalry along with your greatest mates. Typically, with Crew Liquid, I at all times had the very best connections. With their gamers and their coach. I’ve at all times favored them and have at all times had quite a lot of respect for them.”
Followers can anticipate seeing the 2 new gamers in motion in upcoming Dota 2 tier one occasions resembling Blast Slam IV, which runs from October 14th to November ninth, 2025.
Crew Liquid Components From Dota 2 Coach
Information of their arrival got here shortly after Crew Liquid introduced that one in all its Dota 2 coaches, Damien ‘kpii‘ Chok, had parted from the organisation.
“kpii’s position in our TI 2024 run can’t be overstated,” Crew Liquid shared.
“He was an enormous a part of that success, and his affect was evident by way of the seasons he spent with us. His calm presence turned an integral a part of the tight-knit setting that pulled our crew collectively and made our teaching workers so particular.”
