2025 The International Champion Team Falcons Announces Exit from Dota 2

Saudi Arabian esports organization Team Falcons announced on the 6th local time this month that it would exit the Dota 2 scene. Team Falcons' Dota 2 team won The International championship last year and finished 7th-8th at this year's event.

Team Falcons said the decision was made because its "global strategic focus is shifting toward expanding into ecosystems that can provide stronger strategic alignment and long-term operational sustainability for the organization."

The full translated announcement is as follows:

At Team Falcons, our goal is to build projects with long-term impact in the global esports industry. After a strategic evaluation of our multi-title development roadmap for 2026 and beyond, we have decided to exit the Dota 2 scene.

Although Dota 2 holds a legendary position in competitive gaming, our global strategic focus is shifting toward expanding into ecosystems that can provide stronger strategic alignment and long-term operational sustainability for the organization.

Most importantly, we extend our deepest gratitude to the extraordinary players, coaches, and support staff who gave everything for this team banner. From the early days to ultimately lifting the TI trophy in Hamburg, your talent, sacrifice, and relentless efforts created what we are today. We are immensely proud of what we achieved together and will fully support everyone as they move toward the next stage of their lives.

This is not a retreat from our ambitions, but a focused step forward toward the future. As we turn our attention to new horizons, we will carry every victory and every lesson with us. Most importantly, to our fans: thank you for your unwavering passion, your cheers at the arena, your support in chat rooms, and every bit of care you have given us along the way. The Falcons' journey continues, and we cannot wait to share the next chapters with everyone.