The 9Pandas team stated that Dota 2 is dying and could soon be shutting down

In ten years, Dota 2 might ultimately close down, as it is already on its last breath.

This statement was made by Alexey "Solo" Berezin, the captain of 9 Pandas, in an interview with Paradeev1ch during The International 2023.

"When describing Dota in ten years with three words? I can't. With one, I'd say that Dota *** is doomed in ten years"

Nevertheless, Solo speculates that Valve might release Dota 3 following the model of CS 2, but he is uncertain whether the creators of Dota will go down that path.