Yatoro: “Dota 2 is a dead game with one and a half idiots left in it”

Team Spirit's carry Ilya Yatoro Mulyarchuk harshly criticized the current state of Dota 2. During one of his recent streams, the esports player faced a long matchmaking queue and emotionally commented on the situation.

Dota 2 is a dead game with one and a half idiots left in it. There are literally no people, no one plays, nobody cares

The statement sparked an active reaction among viewers and community discussions. It reflects growing concerns among players about declining player numbers and waning interest in the game outside the professional scene.

It's worth noting that Team Spirit's next tournament will be PGL Wallachia Season 5, taking place in Bucharest from 21.06.2025 to 29.06.2025. Sixteen teams will compete for a prize pool of $1,000,000.

Earlier, CyberScore.live reported that Nix shared his thoughts on how to bring back Dota 2's former player base.