Russian esports player Ivan "VANSKOR" Skorokhod discussed the significance of winning the Riyadh Masters 2024 compared to The International 2024 in Dota 2. According to him, the title of TI champion remains the most prestigious achievement in the game.
"The prize pool has been cut a bit, but it's not a big deal," said Skorokhod. "In the long run, EWC (Esports World Championship) involves many disciplines. This is a huge plus for organizations; they need to sign multiple teams ready to compete in this tournament. There will be an overall ranking across all disciplines."
"For clubs, EWC will essentially be the top priority. But for players, it depends on their perspective. Some players value the title itself. That’s more about The International. It's a tournament with history, over ten years old. Riyadh is just about the money," explained Ivan "VANSKOR" Skorokhod
In 2024, the Riyadh Masters will have a prize pool of $5 million. The prize pool for The International 2024 has not yet been announced. In 2023, the Riyadh Masters offered $15 million, while The International had a pool of $3.3 million.