As the echoes of the International 2023 (TI12) fade, the Dota 2 scene braces for a seismic shift in teams rosters. Some squads look to replicate their last season’s magic, others aim to reforge their line-ups to climb the ranks in the upcoming Dota 2 season. Here’s the latest on the teams’ roster changes and the swirling rumors as we head into the new DPC season.

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Gaimin Gladiators – Sticking to Their Guns

Coming off a phenomenal season with a second place at TI12 and sweeping all three Majors, the Gaimin Gladiators are not changing their winning formula. Seleri’s recent tweet exudes confidence in the current lineup’s ability to conjure up another spectacular performance in the upcoming season. With the roster intact, they stand as a formidable force.

1: dyrachyo (confirmed)
2: Quinn (confirmed)
3: Ace (confirmed)
4: tOfu (confirmed)
5: Seleri (confirmed)

Melchior Hillenkamp | @Seleri4096: I’m looking forward to the future and next season!

Much is unclear but one thing is for certain:@dyrachyoo @ccncdota2 @AceDota @tOfuDota2 @cydota2 and me will try our best to make magic happen again!

Can we win 66% of all (T1)tournaments again? No idea, but we can at least try!

Tundra Esports – New Direction?

Last year’s TI champions had a less than ideal showing at TI12, leading to Nine’s departure from the team. As Nine takes a break, rumors suggest a shake-up with Topson possibly moving to the offlane.

Today, we bid farewell to the titan Dota 2 player, @RAX_Nine 🙌 💙

Your time at Tundra has been nothing short of legendary winning us our first TI championship 🏆 Thank you for you unwavering dedication, unforgettable moments and sublime plays.

Best of Luck #GoodbyeNine — TUNDRA (@TundraEsports)

The community is abuzz with the prospect of Tundra securing Topson for the offlane role and the veteran duo Cr1t and Fly for support positions.

1: skiter (confirmed)
2: Topson (TBC – may switch to offlane)
3: 33 (TBC)
4: Cr1t (TBC)
5: Sneyking (confirmed)

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Nouns are starting anew

Nouns, the North American dark horses, are parting ways with their current roster despite an impressive underdog journey leading up to TI12. The org has chosen to disband their Dota 2 division, and Nouns is on the lookout to assemble a new team that can carry the torch forward.

Thank you to @k1hectorxd @Gunnardota @MooDota2 @lelisdota @yamsun_dota & @filipeastini for an excellent 2023 season!

Enjoying roster-mania so far? 👀

It’s an exciting time to be a Dota fan, keep an eye out for our 2024 plans, coming soon! ⌐◨-◨

— Nouns Esports ⌐◨-◨ (@nounsesports) November 5, 2023

LGD Gaming can only get stronger with Ame’s return

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LGD Gaming, stalwarts of the Chinese Dota scene, clinched third at TI12. Fans eagerly await the return of Ame to active competition, as his hiatus has left a void in the roster. Rumors hint at his potential comeback, that could propel LGD to new heights in the upcoming season.

While there’s still no update on the rest of the roster, it’s safe to assume this roster will remain as is, after such a phenomenal performance at TI12, even without their power-forward, Ame.

1: shiro (TBC – potentially Ame’s return)
2: NothingToSay
3: niu
4: planet
5: y`

Team Liquid – Strategic Roster Reshuffle

After a season that didn’t quite meet their high standards, Team Liquid is poised for a major roster overhaul. With Boxi and zai taking breaks, the team welcomes 33 as their new offlane player, bringing a new dynamic to the squad.

1: miCKe (confirmed)
2: Nisha (confirmed)
3: ????
4: ????
5: Insania (confirmed)

Team Spirit – Unchanged and Unchallenged

Credit: Team Spirit

The reigning champions of TI12, Team Spirit, are not looking to fix what isn’t broken. With no roster changes in sight, the team is expected to continue their dominance and start the season with the same lineup that brought them the championship title.

1: Yatoro
2: Larl
3: Collapse
4: Mira
5: Miposhka

Talon Esports – New Banner, New Beginnings

Talon showcased their potential at TI12, especially against the Gaimin Gladiators at TI12. With a series win under their belt, the team’s members are now sought after by a new SEA organization, as revealed by Gabbi on his stream.

Meanwhile, Mikoto is contemplating a break from competitive play but remains open as he’s receiving plenty of offers. Whereas Talon is now on the hunt for a fresh roster to compete under their banner in the new season.

The upcoming 2023-24 Dota 2 season is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling yet, with teams reimagining their rosters to create the perfect synergy. As the transfer window remains open, the community waits with bated breath for more updates and official confirmations. Stay tuned as the Dota 2 landscape continues to evolve, especially for many more upcoming teams, such as Team Tickles, Team OG, Falcons, Heroic, and an unannounced SEA squad in the making.