Rostislav_999 explained why Dota 2 is losing popularity and becoming a regional game

Rostislav “Rostislav_999” Protasenya stated that teams from Eastern Europe currently dominate the Dota 2 pro scene, while other regions lack competitive teams, which is why the audience shows little interest in the discipline.

The streamer expressed this opinion on Twitch.

“Why isn't Dota as popular as it used to be? Because there are no American teams, and there are almost no Chinese teams left. Only CIS teams remain. There are no real Dota fans who are willing to travel from America or China... Those people don't watch Dota anymore.”

Rostislav “Rostislav_999” Protasenya also noted that developers used to try to interest the audience with various gaming events and activities, but now all efforts are focused on organizing the next The International and making money from the sale of boxes.

"There used to be Battle Passes, boxes, everything, the game invested. But now, what's the point? They'll hold TI, then drop the boxes, make money on the boxes, and that's it."

Recall that earlier, Yaroslav “NS” Kuznetsov said that developers are already working on a Compendium for Dota 2.