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The SEA organization decided to exit the Dota 2 scene after 2024’s mixed results.

The South East Asian Dota 2 scene received the nighttime with sad news. Neon Esports, a Dota 2 team founded in 2017, ceased operations and disbands their roster effective immediately.

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The team had a very complicated 2024, with Games of the Future as their most successful tournament. Despite earning the sum of $35,000.00 USD, this was their biggest income of the year. After that, they failed to qualify to every ESL Pro Tour tournament.

Did Neon Dota 2 roster disband?

While results weren’t there for them, they had big moments together. They beat some of the biggest teams in their region, made it to Games of the Future quarterfinals, and were the RES Regional Series #2 semifinalists.

However, it’s unlikely that the team will stick together as an independent stack. Travis “Castaway” Waters, the team captain, announced he’s looking for a team; andjoked about disbanding.

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Neon Esports announced their exit afterlosing the Elite League Season 2 closed qualifiersto TNC Predator: The team that would later lose the grand finals to Execration. This is their 2024’s complete list of results:

Community’s reaction to the announcement

With a heavy heart, casters and community members showed they support for the organization.T-Pandaexpressed how he cherished the 23/24 season of Neon Esports, whileJohnxfiresaid he would love to see them make a comeback in the future.

We hope the best for all the players and team members! Stay updated withesports.ggto know more about their future endeavors.

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Johnxfire, beloved caster mainly focused on SEA Dota 2

T-Panda, caster for both English and Finnish community

Aurora, Neon Esports rivals during multiple qualifiers

Dohoon, Talon Esports’s CGO

Matt “Danog” Joyce, Australian caster that covered many SEA tournaments

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