OpTic Gaming signs its first Dota 2 squad consisting of ppd and more
It looks like one of the biggest esports teams in shooting games has taken its first steps into the world of Dota 2.
OpTic Gaming, apparently branching into multiple new titles for the organization, has signed the Dota 2 roster formerly known as The Dire which features some of the game’s best players, including Peter “ppd” Dager, Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg, and Rasmus “MiSeRy” Filipsen.The European roster has been competing in North America since Sept. 1 in several of the online qualifiers for the upcoming Valve Majors and Minors. The squad has only been able to qualify for the upcoming Summit Dota 2 Minor on Dec. 13, however, and it has missed out on qualifying for the Hamburg Major and PGL Minor.
OpTic’s Dota 2 squad acquisition comes only two weeks after the organization acquired a slot in Blizzard’s upcoming Overwatch League. The organization is also rumored to be exploring an entry into the North American League of Legends Championship Series. This rapid expansion for the organization is rumored to be result of signing a significant investment deal with, among others, Texas Rangers co-owner Neil Liebman.
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