Maelstorm commented on the situation regarding a possible substitution for PARIVISION at the EWC

Vladimir “Maelstorm” Kuzminov stated that Tobias “Tobi” Buchner may replace Andrei “Dukalis” Kuropatkin in PARIVISION’s first matches at the Esports World Cup 2026.

The commentator announced this on Telegram.

“Dukalis will be with PARIVISION at the EWC, just not from the first match. He’s taking a break BEFORE the tournament.”

Acording to Vladimir “Maelstorm” Kuzminov, Andrei “Dukalis” Kuropatkin will join the team at the Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament, but he won’t be there for the first match. Following reports of a possible substitution, rumors began circulating in the community that Dukalis was having trouble obtaining a visa.

It’s worth noting that information about the possible substitution surfaced from official documents released by the tournament operator, but neither the esports organization nor the players have commented on the matter.