The organisers of FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025, one of the most anticipated upcoming Dota 2 tournaments, have revealed the list of teams invited to the closed qualifiers for Western Europe. At the same time, major changes to Team Secret's roster have added intrigue to the competition, which is set to take place from 24 January to 2 February in Serbia's capital, Belgrade.
8 participants of the qualifying tournament: Qualifier Participants
- Team Secret
- AVULUS
- Nigma Galaxy
- MOUZ
- Winter Bear
- Team Greece
- Zero Tenacity
- Dragon Esports Club
The latter two teams earned their spots through the open qualifiers. These eight teams will battle for a chance to join the tournament's main stage, where 11 invited teams are already waiting. The total prize pool for the event is an impressive $1 million, to be shared among the 16 participating teams.
Major Roster Updates for Team Secret
All eyes are on Team Secret, who have brought in two new players for the qualifiers. Former carry for the South American team HEROIC, Peruvian player David "Parker" Nicho Flores, will take the first position, replacing Bilguun "423" Altanginj. Altanginj departs after a series of mixed results, including a 5th-6th place finish at the MESA Invitational 2024 and a 7th-8th place finish at the 1win Series Dota 2 Fall, as well as failing to qualify for ESL One Bangkok 2024.
Additionally, Team Secret has strengthened its offline presence by signing Serbian player Mihajlo "MikSa`" Jovanovic, who will replace Batsaikhan " Seimei" Munkhjin.
The revamped Team Secret roster:
- David "Parker" Nicho Flores (Carry, Peru)
- Aleksei "Ainkrad" Diveevskiy (Mid, Belarus)
- Mihajlo "MikSa`" Jovanovic (Offlane, Serbia)
- Mikhail "Kyzko" Galkin (Support, Russia)
- Clement "Puppey" Ivanov (Captain, Estonia)
What Fans Can Expect in Belgrade
FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 promises to be an electrifying start to the new Dota 2 season. The closed qualifiers are set to deliver intense competition, while roster updates, such as those in Team Secret, add an extra layer of excitement.