Team Secret departs from Dota 2 scene, leaving behind long-standing legacy

One of the crucial iconic groups in Dota 2 has left the scene. Workforce Secret introduced its departure after a disappointing previous few years.

“Till subsequent time, Dota 2. Numerous you’ve got been questioning concerning the standing of our Dota 2 division. We’re nonetheless fascinated with compelling alternatives, however stay passive in looking for a return to the scene,” Team Secret tweeted on X (previously Twitter).

Workforce Secret was an esports organisation born to compete in Dota 2 particularly. Kuro Salehi ‘KuroKy‘ Takhasomi and Johan ‘n0tail‘ Sundstein got down to make their very own group after their present groups, Natus Vincere and Fnatic, didn’t carry out as anticipated at The Worldwide 2014.

The OG group featured KuroKy, n0tail, Clement ‘Puppey‘ Ivanov, Gustav ‘s4’ Magnusson and Tal ‘Fly’ Aizik, a stacked squad with veterans of the scene. It led to a formidable 2014-2015 season, however roster modifications noticed that come to a stunning halt quickly after.

Since then, it appears Workforce Secret has been chasing one other Worldwide win, however nothing has labored. Puppey continued to modify the roster round for years, however followers had been constantly upset. Earlier this month, Puppey left Workforce Secret after 11 years to educate for PARIVISION, hinting on the finish of an period.

A current roster iteration included:

It was a bittersweet announcement from Workforce Secret on February seventh. Whereas it by no means feels good to see legends depart a scene, many followers identified the organisation’s struggles all through the previous few years. Nonetheless, remembering the highlights of Workforce Secret’s Dota 2 run has left many esports followers with heartfelt reminiscences.

Workforce Secret was not one of many teams to qualify for ESL One Birmingham 2026. However qualifying group Aurora Gaming known as Workforce Secret ‘legends,’ asking them to return to the scene, and fellow qualifiers OG Esports, left a similarly sad response to the tweet.