Roman 'RAMZES666' Kushnarev, a player for Tundra Esports, revealed during a personal stream that he has been experiencing depression due to Dota 2.
Kushnarev expressed that his depression has become overwhelming because of the game. He shared his frustration about having to communicate daily with people he described as some of the worst individuals, which has led to a constant state of depression. He highlighted the unfortunate reality of Dota, where he feels too dependent on others in every game, making it impossible to carry alone. He admitted to being emotionally drained, feeling exhausted by the situation, and on the verge of breaking down.
Previously, Kushnarev had commented on the use of smurf accounts by Rostislav 'rostislav_999' Protasenya.