Tundra Esports Exits Dota 2 After Six-Year Run
Tundra Esports has announced its departure from the competitive Dota 2 scene, ending a six-year tenure that featured a championship victory at The International 2022 and multiple premier tournament titles. The Europe-based organization confirmed the move in a statement released on social media on June 1, revealing that its entire roster will continue competing under the banner of 1win.
The departing lineup includes two-time TI champion 33, bzm, Pure, Ari, and Whitemon, alongside coach MoonMeander. This roster has established itself as one of the strongest teams in the world, winning several major events throughout the current competitive season, including three straight BLAST Slam titles and victories at FISSURE Universe Episode 4, DreamLeague Season 28, and ESL One Birmingham 2026.
Tundra reflected on its achievements in Dota 2, highlighting its crowning moment at TI 2022 where it lifted the Aegis of Champions. The organization thanked its players and coach for their contributions, describing them as a group that brought passion, brilliance, joy, and excitement to millions of fans worldwide, while also acknowledging longtime partner WINLINE for its support during the team’s competitive journey.
The departure adds to a growing list of organizations leaving Dota 2, following South America-based teams HEROIC and paiN Gaming’s exits less than two months ago over financial viability and sustainability concerns. With the roster now officially part of 1win, attention turns to how the team performs under its new banner as the competitive season continues toward TI 2026 in Shanghai, where Tundra holds one of seven direct invites.