Fnatic’s iceiceice Takes Break, Forev Steps In for Dota Pro Circuit Tournament
Fnatic, the renowned esports organization, has announced that their veteran offlaner, iceiceice, will be taking a break until the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) restarts. In the meantime, Lee “Forev” Sang-don will be stepping in to compete in the ESL One Thailand 2020: Asia tournament.
Fnatic’s Decision Amidst the COVID-19 Era
As online tournaments continue to take place amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, iceiceice has chosen to take a break until the DPC resumes. As there is no clear end in sight, the experienced Singaporean player might be absent from the professional scene for an indefinite period.
Roster Changes for Fnatic
This marks the second change to Fnatic’s Dota 2 roster in just a matter of weeks. The Southeast Asian team recently added Filipino superstar Raven from Geek Fam, replacing rookie Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon.
Forev’s Background and Role in T1
Forev, who was previously affiliated with legendary Korean esports organization T1, joined Fnatic as their offlaner. However, it took several months for a complete team to be formed around him. Unfortunately, due to a lack of results, Forev parted ways with T1 last month.
ESL One Thailand 2020: Asia Tournament Details
The ESL One Thailand 2020: Asia tournament will feature teams from both Southeast Asia and China. Fnatic, TNC Predator, BOOM Esports, and Geek Fam will represent SEA, while Royal Never Give Up and Sparking Arrow Gaming will compete for China. Sparking Arrow Gaming recently made waves by defeating Vici Gaming in a surprising upset at the BEYOND EPIC tournament.
The tournament is scheduled to run from August 20 to September 6, with a prize pool of up to $135,000. The winning team will take home the largest portion of $50,000.
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