In August of 2019, during the playoffs of TI9, T1 announced they would be entering Dota 2 by signing their first talent, Lee ‘Forev’ Sang-don, a South Korean Dota 2 pro who had played in the first MVP Phoenix roster back in 2013. T1 came into Dota 2 at a time when the region really needed another heavy hitter to invest in SEA talent. As mobile gaming in SEA grows, the presence of games such as Dota 2 and Heroes of Newerth dwindles. According to a report by Newzoo, the SEA market was dominated by mobile gaming in 2020, with over 70% of the market’s revenues coming from mobile gaming. Wild and frenzied roster changes are common, and instability has been a growing concern in a region that’s begun transitioning into competing in mobile titles more and more with each passing year. Despite Southeast Asia’s regional enthusiasm for Dota 2, the region has historically lacked the infrastructural framework and funding to bring some of SEA’s top talent into the international foray. The region’s fanatical obsession with Dota 2 has helped forge it into the powerhouse region that it is today.
SEA has historically been one of Dota 2’s most competitive regions, with legendary organizations such as Fnatic, MiTH, Mineski, and Team Zenith helping put SEA Dota in the sightlines of teams across the world. If there’s a word that can easily describe what Southeast Asia feels like at the moment, the word is: crowded. Who are T1? Korean Royalty in Dota 2’s Most Competitive Region As always, stay on the lookout for more blogs on T10 to come in the future. If you’re curious, check out profiles we’ve published on Team Undying, Elephant, OG, Team Spirit, Beastcoast, SG Esports, Evil Geniuses, Alliance, Team Secret, and Fnatic. Even though we’re already past the first day of group stages, the goal is to provide detailed team profiles on all teams competing to give new viewers and returning fans improved insight for this year’s event. We’ve been doing team profiles on Dota 2 teams participating at The International 10.
Will Dota 2 and The International 10 contribute to T1’s legacy as an esports franchise? T1’s roots in esports history has informed its excellence as a modern organization that looks to continually expand its horizons to achieve greatness across a variety of titles. Few organizations can boast the number of achievements T1 (formerly known as SK Telecom T1) has across games like Starcraft: Brood War, Starcraft 2, and League of Legends. It’s hard to describe what T1’s entry into Dota 2 felt like when the announcement was made back in 2019. By Sebastian Lubbers in Dota 2 | Oct, 10th 2021
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