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Big changes are underway in the Dota 2 scene as Jonáš “SabeRLight-” Volek has officially parted ways with Team Liquid and signed on with AVULUS for the upcoming qualifiers.

Team Liquid confirmed on social media that their long-time offlaner will be moving to the bench, praising his growth, positivity, and contributions during his tenure. SabeRLight- later shared his own statement, looking back on his time with the team with gratitude.

“With two LAN victories and five more top-3 finishes, I am very proud of this year with Team Liquid,” he wrote. “I am grateful for this amazing experience that allowed me to grow significantly as a player and as a person. Thank you to all the fans, both old and new, for your support this year. I love you all.”

A Year of Highs and Lows with Liquid

SabeRLight- joined Liquid in September 2024 after Neta “33” Shapira’s departure, coming in fresh off Liquid’s The International 2024 victory. With him, the squad remained competitive, winning titles at PGL Wallachia Seasons 3 and 4, FISSURE Universe: Episode 5, and other major tournaments.

But 2025 was a rocky year. Liquid stumbled at the Esports World Cup, exiting in the quarterfinals, and fell short at The International 2025, finishing 9th–13th after failing to make the playoffs. The disappointing result set the stage for roster changes.

As of now, Liquid has not confirmed who will step into the offlane role. Rumours suggest Michael “miCKe” Vu could role-swap from carry to offlane, though nothing has been made official. For now, the team’s line-up looks like this:

  • miCKe
  • Nisha
  • TBD
  • Boxi
  • iNSaNiA

AVULUS Reveal New Roster

It didn’t take long for SabeRLight- to land on his feet. Within an hour of Liquid’s announcement, AVULUS revealed their roster for the 2025–26 season, which includes:

  • Aliaksei “Smiling Knight” Svirydau
  • Artem “lorenof” Melnyk
  • Jonáš “SabeRLight-” Volek
  • Ekkio
  • JANTER

The team will be competing in the Western Europe Closed Qualifiers for DreamLeague Season 27 from 24–26 September, with three spots up for grabs in the main event. AVULUS will also fight for one of two slots in the BLAST Slam IV: Europe Closed Qualifier, set for 26–28 September.

For fans, it’s a shake-up worth keeping an eye on. Team Liquid now face the challenge of rebuilding after their TI stumble, while AVULUS enter the qualifiers with fresh star power and momentum.