Riyadh: Gamers8 is ready to enter the next phase of its calendar when the inaugural Dota 2 Riyadh Masters starts later today.
Some of the world’s most successful teams will compete over five days in a multi-player action, real-time strategy game with a $4 million prize pool and $1.5 million winners’ share at Boulevard Riyadh City.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairperson of the Saudi Esports Federation, said: “Be it prestige, popularity, mystery, or gaming camaraderie, Dota 2 scales up with the all-time greats of sports in every way possible. These factors were central behind feeling us… Gamers8 – Dota 2 Forced to stage an all-new Dota 2 tournament in Riyadh Masters.
“The global appeal of this esports giant in itself was enough for the gaming community to be thrilled ahead of the event, yet the resounding success of Rocket League has led to the build-up both on-site and online,” he said. Told. , “On behalf of the Saudi Esports Federation, I urge everyone to fasten their seatbelts and enjoy the ride. Dota 2 Riyadh Masters is a tournament that should not be missed and is destined for great things, and plans for further editions are already beyond Gamers8. ,
The competition begins with 10 teams placed in two groups of five as they play each other twice in a best-of-two round robin format. The teams with the best overall record in their respective groups will advance directly to the semi-final stage, while the second and third placed teams will advance to the quarter-finals. Both the quarter-finals and semi-finals will be best-of-five matches, with the grand finale being the best-of-seven matchup.
While many Dota 2 competitions are held online over several weeks, Dota 2 Riyadh Masters is an exceptional tournament due to its live land-play, elimination structure and total prize money – the largest, largest and most prestigious outside The International Is. Event on Dota Pro Circuit.
China’s hopes for a Dota 2 Riyadh Masters win are pinned on PSG.LGD, who are among the pre-tournament favorites with a roster of some of the best players in the world. Despite losing in last year’s TI final against Team Spirit, the Chinese outfit is still widely regarded as the world’s finest, and they are enjoying the upcoming test in the Saudi capital.
“Dota 2 Riyadh Masters is a great opportunity for us to play against pro players from different regions at the international level,” said Yiping “Wai” Zhang of PSG.LGD. “While we have gone through the long, exhausting yet playing regional DPC circuit for the past three seasons in China, this new tournament will enable us to compete in a smaller but more pressing esports environment.
“Of course, we have a lot of admiration and respect for our Gamers8 opponents, and we are excited to test ourselves against them. After more than half a year, we finally get to meet and compete with new opponents outside of China. Got a chance to do it.”