Team Spirit CEO: “Canceling the DPC was a huge mistake”

Team Spirit CEO Nikita Cheshir Chukalin believes that Valve should not have canceled the DPC system in Dota 2. According to him, the developers needed to support the esports scene by slightly changing the format.

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There is no clear tournament infrastructure. Canceling the DPC was a huge mistake. I was very disappointed when I saw the announcement of this event. Instead of refining the system, adding entertainment to it and adapting the schedule, a very weak choice was made - to “let go of the reins completely.” An unregulated market does not always find the most optimal solutions over time. We are now reaping the results.

After the completion of the 2023 competitive season, Valve abandoned the Dota Pro Circuit system with majors. Tournament operators began to more actively conduct their championships, including with their own rating structure and regional open qualifiers.