Recently, well-known Dota 2 figures, including Volodymyr "No[o]ne" Minenko and Artour "Arteezy" Babaev, expressed their dissatisfaction with the current state of matchmaking in the game. They raised concerns about the proliferation of cheaters and wintraders, highlighting the need for a solution to address these issues.
In response to the challenges faced by the Dota 2 community, Roman "Resolut1on" Fominok took a proactive approach by launching the Eternal Dota 2 League. This innovative league features a carefully structured matchmaking system and boasts a substantial prize pool of $10,000 for its inaugural season. The league operates on an invite-only basis, with strict moderation to ensure fair play. It is divided into two tiers: one for professional players and another for promising talents with a ranking above 1.5k in the ladder. The primary goal of the league is to provide a conducive gaming environment free from cheaters and disruptive players.
No[o]ne, a prominent Dota 2 personality, has already pledged support to the initiative, along with other notable professionals such as Dukalis and Antares. While the project shows promise, its success hinges on the ability to attract and retain a substantial player base committed to upholding fair play standards. Unlike third-party matchmaking platforms like Faceit, which have struggled to gain traction in the Dota 2 community despite offering enhanced playing conditions, the Eternal Dota 2 League aims to carve a unique space in the competitive landscape of the game.