Team Spirit’s Triumph, Riot at Riyadh Masters 2025, and Major Dota 2 Update: Weekly News Digest

Last week in Dota 2 was packed with events, thanks to Riyadh Masters 2025 and several notable developments both in-game and on the pro scene. The Hawk.live editorial team has gathered the five most important news stories of the past week.

Riyadh Masters 2025 concluded with a triumphant victory for Team Spirit, who completely dominated their opponents. The grand final against Team Falcons ended with a 3:0 score, as the two-time world champions controlled all three maps with ease.

For the first time since May, the Dota 2 test server became active — typically a sign of major upcoming updates. Players believe that a significant letter patch could be released in the coming days, with possible dates already being speculated.

Anton "Dyrachyo" Shkredov revealed that Quinn "Quinn" Callahan had nothing to do with his removal from Gaimin Gladiators and named two other players who voted for his departure.

Following Team Spirit victory at Riyadh Masters 2025, Ilya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk identified the strongest hero in the current meta, capable of carrying public games solo in Dota 2.

Riyadh Masters 2025 was not without controversy. Several participating teams expressed dissatisfaction with the organizers' decisions and even staged a joint protest. How the situation unfolded — you can read about in our full report.

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