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The post-TI 2025 Dota 2 roster shuffle has claimed another casualty, with North American organisation Wildcard Gaming officially disbanding its Dota 2 roster. The decision came as a surprise to fans, especially after the team’s impressive showing at The International 2025, where they stood out as one of the region’s most promising squads.

Wildcard’s journey in Dota 2 has been anything but straightforward. The organisation first entered the scene in 2022 but stepped away the following year after Valve shut down the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC). However, in January 2025, Wildcard made a comeback by signing the Apex Genesis roster, a team made up of rising North American talents hungry to make a mark.

Despite being relatively new, the roster quickly climbed the ranks in North America, finally breaking Shopify Rebellion’s long-standing dominance and securing the region’s sole spot at The International.

For most of the players, TI 2025 marked their debut on the world stage. Wildcard’s squad exceeded expectations, advancing through the Group Stage and outperforming teams like BOOM Esports, Team Nemesis, and Natus Vincere. Though their journey ended in the Elimination Round against powerhouse PARIVISION, their 9th–13th finish was an impressive feat for an underdog roster that had only been together for a few months.

With Shopify Rebellion’s exit from Dota 2 earlier this year, Wildcard seemed poised to become North America’s leading force in the competitive scene. That’s why the organisation’s decision to part ways with its entire roster has raised eyebrows. Even more confusingly, the team had already qualified for DreamLeague Season 27 under the Wildcard banner before being released.

As of now, Wildcard hasn’t clarified whether it plans to stay involved in competitive Dota 2 or exit the scene altogether.

Thankfully, this isn’t the end for the players themselves. According to former manager stresspresso, the roster will stay together and continue competing under their old banner, Apex Genesis. The team has already registered for PGL Wallachia Season 6 and DreamLeague Season 27, as well as upcoming qualifiers for BLAST Slam 5.

Here’s the current Apex Genesis Dota 2 roster:

  • Luke “YamSun” Wang
  • Francis “RCY” Fundemera
  • Victor “Fayde” Zuev
  • Danil “Bignum” Shekhovtsov
  • Paul “Speeed” Bocchicchio

While Wildcard’s exit marks another blow to the struggling North American Dota 2 scene, fans can take comfort knowing the players aren’t done yet. With Apex Genesis back in action and momentum still on their side, the squad’s next chapter might be just as exciting as their unexpected rise.