- The Hong Kong organization has let go of all of its Dota 2 players
- Talon’s roster had a relatively successful year in competitive Dota 2
- It also qualified for a TI event for the second time with this lineup
Following a relatively early exit from The International 12, Talon Esports decided to part ways with its entire Dota 2 lineup.
Players Leave Talon
The time after the end of a game’s competitive season is the time when rosters are being changed and player transfers are done. However, in some instances, this could include the release or replacement of an organization’s entire lineup. This is what happened recently to Talon Esports, as the Southeast Asian org announced it has parted ways with all of its players.
The news comes not long after the end of this year’s The International 12, which saw Team Spirit lift the trophy above their heads at the event’s finals. However, Talon did not even come close, despite participating in the event, as the team has a relatively brief experience at TI12, exiting it relatively early at 12th place. It seems that by their own standard, this signaled a need for change.
“After discussions with the team, we have come to the agreement to mutually part ways to allow other opportunities to be explored,” Talon Esport’s statement on Twitter reads. “We would like to thank everyone for their contribution to this era of Talon Dota, and wish them the best in their next chapter.”
Talon Leaves A Heritage Behind
Despite the dissolvent of the roster, we should point to the many achievements it has recorded. The squad had a relatively successful 2023, although they did not perform as well as they wanted in TI12. These included stellar performances at significant esports events such as the Riyadh Masters 2023 and the Lima Major 2023, where they secured Top 3 finishes.
Thanks to these showings, Talon’s squad emerged as a powerhouse in their region and deserved a qualification for this year’s The International. It should also be noted that this was not the first time the squad has qualified for a TI event, doing so in 2022 as well. Qualifying for two TI’s, especially in a relatively short span of time, is not easy at all. This granted Talon a plethora of fans and also cemented its legacy as one of the most formidable teams to represent Southeast Asia.
Talon isn’t the only organization to undergo such radical restructuring after The International’s end. Last week Evil Geniuses also announced they are dissolving their Dota 2 roster, a move that fuels more criticism of the organization, which has previously been accused of treating a lot of other its players poorly. It will be interesting to see if other big organizations are going to do the same soon.
Meanwhile, the ex-Talon squad that consists of Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon, Rafli “Mikoto” Fathur Rahman, Anucha “Jabz” Jirawong, Worawit “Q” Mekchai, and Chan “Oli” Chon Kien will have to look for a new home. It’s likely the quintet will stick together while looking to be signed by another team.
