MESA Invitational 2024: New Participants and Substitutions Ahead of the Tournament

Next month, Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, will host the MESA Invitational 2024 — one of the most anticipated Dota 2 tournaments of the year. Scheduled to run from 10 to 15 December, the event will bring together eight of the world’s strongest teams to compete for a total prize pool of $100,000.

Direct Invitations and Final Line-Up

It was recently announced that World Aurora Gaming has received a direct invitation to the LAN tournament. Previously invited teams include:

• Talon Esports
• Team Secret
• The MongolZ
• NAVI Junior
• Yakult’s Brothers

The remaining two slots were filled by qualified teams: Sable Hat and AnimeVesta.

Talon Esports: Natsumi- Joins as a Stand-In

World Talon Esports has made roster adjustments, with Filipino player John "Natsumi-" Vargas, formerly of Blacklist International, stepping in as a stand-in for the first position. He replaces Eljohn "Akashi" Andales, who was removed from the roster last month.

Talon Esports roster for MESA Invitational 2024:

• John "Natsumi-" Vargas (stand-in)
• Rafli "Mikoto" Fathur Rahman
• Chung "Ws" Wei Shen
• Tri "Jhocam" Kuncoro
• Carlo "Kuku" Palad

Tournament Highlights

MESA Invitational 2024 promises to be an exciting event, uniting esports players from various regions. Participants will showcase their skills before fans in Mongolia, vying for the championship title.

As the first major tournament in Ulaanbaatar, this event represents a significant step for esports development in Central Asia. Fans can expect intense matches and unique strategies as all eight teams strive to assert their dominance on the international stage.

Stay tuned for updates and don’t miss the results and key moments of MESA Invitational 2024!