Staff Secret completed the 2023 DPC in the second one department, however the workforce won a 2d probability at glory after Valve scrapped the DPC for 2024. Forward of the brand new yr, Staff Secret introduced the go back of 2 former gamers, Miroslav “BOOM” Bičan and Yeik “MidOne” Nai Zheng.
Prior to the transfer, there have been prime expectancies for adjustments throughout the workforce, so the inside track was once won with unhappiness through the lovers. BOOM were got rid of from the roster simply in June 2023, and MidOne were taking part in within the offlane as a substitute of his standard mid-lane place, elevating issues amongst lovers about his efficiency in comparison to Armel Paul Tabios.
Given Staff Secret’s lackluster efficiency within the earlier season, the workforce was once expected to stand demanding situations in attracting new gamers. Dota 2 lovers was hoping that Secret would scout proficient pubstars from the sport’s ranked ladder, then again, permitting them to flourish below Clement “Puppey” Ivanov’s management.
With the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 qualifiers starting off this weekend, it stays unsure which area’s qualifiers Staff Secret will take part in. Despite the fact that Secret has basically competed within the Western Eu area lately, there’s a risk they may go for the MENA or SEA qualifiers.
All over the summer season, Puppey went undercover for Dota 2’s Riyadh Masters 2023, seeking to qualify for the event during the MENA qualifiers. In accordance with the present invite/qualifier spot state of affairs, it could be extremely recommended for Staff Secret to believe area hopping because of the nice pageant in WEU.
Regardless of being probably the most dominant area in 2023, WEU won a unmarried qualification spot for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, that means the likes of Staff Liquid, Tundra Esports, Quest Esports, and Entity might be competing for one seat, a difficult surroundings for the rebuilt Secret roster.
