TORONTOTOKYO: “I don’t think teams have played stronger before than they do now. Every year people play Dota better and better.”

Professional Dota 2 player Alexander TORONTOTOKYO Khertek discussed the level of competition in the discipline in different periods of time. He shared his opinion during a stream on Twitch.

This is a complex topic indeed. We can agree that in the past there was more competition, as more Dota players played and more people wanted to become professionals. Maybe. On the other hand, I don’t think teams have played stronger before than they do now. That is, if a top team from ten years ago plays with the current top teams, it will be difficult for them. Even with second-tier teams, top 8. Every year people play Dota better and better, but it’s hard to say about the competition. Because it seemed like more people were playing Dota before.

Dota 2 tournaments have been held since 2011. Since the emergence of the professional title scene, the game has changed significantly due to the periodic release of both major updates that significantly affect the gameplay, and balance edits that correct the meta.