All eyes on the Lima Main 2023, which is the primary Main of the Dota Professional Circuit 2023 (DPC 2023). Southeast Asian candidates are a large staple in majors traditionally and has earned the respect of different regional rivals.
As such, we’re taking a deep have a look at the DPC SEA 2023 Division 1 bracket.
Acquainted faces and departures
DPC 2023 is an unimaginable season for a lot of fan expectations. This doesn’t simply apply to the DPC SEA area however notably, to the Western Europe and South American counterparts too.
Representing SEA on the final TI, the Worldwide 11, had been BOOM Esports, Talon Esports, and Fnatic. They carried out properly sufficient to safe a decent slot in TI11, but it surely actually wasn’t a lot to name dwelling about. However, it’s at all times a sight for sore eyes when the staples keep for an additional season. Not like Evil Geniuses, which determined to not take part in North America anymore.
Sadly, a lot worse has occurred in SEA, whereby huge namesakes, comparable to T1, Lilgun, and RSG launched their Dota 2 roster for good. Their slots are given to new groups, notably Blacklist Worldwide, Bleed Esports, and Geek Slate.
Welcoming the newcomers
Blacklist Worldwide’s debut into the aggressive Dota 2 scene is a large endeavor for the Esports org, which has historically participated within the cell Esports style. However, they boast a seasoned stack of Filipino gamers, that’s paying homage to the wonderful TNC Predator roster again within the 2016-2019 period.
Blacklist options iconic faces, comparable to Carlo “Kuku” Palad and Timothy “Tims” Randrup. However the gist of it’s Blacklist is coming into the DPC 2023 SEA as a strong pressure. And, if we didn’t know any higher, BOOM Esports is most positively their precedence opponent to defeat.
Bleed Esports, alternatively, additionally boasts seasoned gamers. Now we have younger prodigies, comparable to Souliya “JaCkky” Khoomphetsavong and Prieme “PlayHard” Banquil. But in addition, a brand new face in skilled Dota 2, Teng “Kordan” Tjin Yao. There’s no telling whether or not Bleed is right here to remain or will likely be overwhelmed of their first DPC debut.
In any case, the remainder of the league isn’t any stranger to promising efficiency, comparable to Staff SMG, Execration, and even Geek Slate. Whereas they aren’t closely rooted as potential candidates to qualify for the Lima Main, they’ve excellent gamers that many followers acknowledge.
SEA in opposition to the world
All in all, amidst the eye that SA and WEU groups are getting after their phenomenal victories at TI11. SEA groups are coming in stronger than we ever anticipated, particularly with these line-ups full of sturdy abilities. Regardless of the fearsome outlook that the older staples are giving off, the brand new technology of opponents seems dependable too.
As such, there’s rather a lot to sit up for within the DPC 2023 SEA Division 1, which has already kicked off this week till January 30. Three qualifying slots to Lima Main 2023 are up for grabs, which is one other highly-anticipated occasion to witness how properly SEA groups fare in opposition to their regional counterparts.