Maelstorm explained why players are really going to FISSURE Universe: Episode 6

Vladimir "Maelstorm" Kuzminov explained that the FISSURE Universe: Episode 6 tournament for teams is actually paid training before the start of The International 2025.

The Dota 2 commentator talked about this in his Telegram channel.

"As for the tournament lineup, it's a good warm-up for TI. I think it will be something like a paid CW"

According to Maelstorm, instead of resting before the world championship, the e-sportsmen decided to train hard, and participation in FISSURE Universe: Episode 6 became an ideal opportunity for them. Players are simultaneously competing for the prize pool and honing strategies, testing new builds and studying opponents before the main tournament of the year.

Recall that earlier it became known that Amer "Miracle-" al-Barkawi is returning to the Dota 2 pro scene, but not as part of Nigma Galaxy.