DPC 2021 Season 2 kicks off Tuesday, April 13 across the globe providing fans with action around the clock. Here's what you don't want to miss!
New season, new patch, new rosters, oh my! The DPC 2021 Season 2 will kick off tomorrow and there are few things that are more exciting than seeing the debut of teams with new rosters AND after a patch hits.
There is even more riding on this season since there are only two Majors this year in which to earn enough points to earn a slot for TI10. And if that wasn't enough pressure, there are no open qualifiers for teams and players that missed the boat.
We are expecting intensity, surprises, and some new twists.
Here are five games you are sure to not want to miss this week:
1. OG vs Brame: Tuesday, April 13 at 21:00 CEST
All eyes were on the back-to-back TI champions in the first season of DPC Regional Leagues. Sadly, OG, placed fifth in the EU league and had to watch the first major from home. With TI 10 not having open qualifiers for the first time ever, this coming Season 2 of DPC Regional Leagues is extremely important for OG, who most surely want to write another page of history by adding another Aegis of Champ. So what to do? Obviously, bring Anathan ‘Ana’ Pham back into the mix. Fans are biting at the bit to see if Ana can save them once again.
2. Black N Yellow vs simply TOOBASED: Friday, April 16 at 0:00 CEST
Black N Yellow will start the second DPC season in the NA upper-division league with a slightly changed roster. Jacky "EternaLEnVy" Mao will take on the carry duties, while former Team Xolotl member, Jose "esk" Coronel, will play in the midlane. EE has consistently been one of the most polarizing personalities in the Dota 2 scene --you either love him or hate him, however few can disagree that he is one of those players who genuinely tries hard and gives everything with his high risk-high reward style and Hail Mary plays. The infamous Canadian player competed in one stand-in game during the last DPC season.
3. Na'Vi vs Team Spirit: Friday, April 16 at 15:00 CEST
NAVI was one of the teams forced to initially announce a roster adjustment for the Singapore Major after two of their players tested positive for Coronavirus. Roman "RAMZES666" Kushnarev was supposed to join them in Singapore, but NAVI was forced to forfeit their spot entirely. A couple of days later, Ramzes officially replaced Viktor "GeneRaL" Nigrini in the lineup. Ramzes has developed into one of the strongest and most talented core players in the world and missed out on playing last season.
4. Infamous vs Thunder Predator: Saturday, April 17 at 0:00 CEST
At ONE Esports Singapore Major, Thunder Predator stole the show and hearts around the world. They crushed top European and Chinese squads and took down the NA second seed team to end the first day of matches with an incredible 8-0 score. They continued their dominating streak on the second day, proving it wasn't just a fluke —taking first place in groups and advancing to the upper brackets in the playoffs. In the end, they took a fantastic, 5/6 place finish, $25,000, and 300 more DPC points. At the end of the first season, they are tied with OB.Neon Esports for 5th place of the DPC rankings worldwide.
5. Team Secret vs Nigma: Saturday, April 17 at 21:00 CEST
Team Nigma arrived at the ONE Esports Singapore Major with Roman "rmN-" Paley in place of van "MinD_ContRoL" Ivanov. Right from the start they struggled to find synergy and had ended up being eliminated in the wild card stage —a last-place finish and no DPC points or money earned. The team felt something needed to change and they promptly removed Aliwi "w33" Omar from the active lineup. The team has brought on board Igor "iLTW" Filatov, who even though is a well-established carry player, he can also play in the mid lane with ease.
DPC 2021 Season 2
The DPC 2021 Season 2 kicks off with league play on Tuesday, April 13.
Season 2 league dates: April 13-May 23
Major 2: June 2-13
Season 2 upper-division prize pool: $205,000 and 1150 Pro Circuit points
Season 2 lower-division prize pool: $75,000
Divisions:
The bottom two teams of the Upper Division in each Region will be relegated to the Lower Division, while the top two teams of the Lower Division will be promoted. The bottom two teams of the lower division will be eliminated from the league.
