Chinese esports powerhouse Team Tidebound has made the unexpected decision to close its doors after a brief yet impactful stint in the competitive Dota 2 arena. The move comes after evaluating the current talent landscape and the long-term potential within the Chinese Dota scene.
The Journey of Team Tidebound
Team Tidebound made headlines with their debut in the DreamLeague Season 25: China Open Qualifier 1. Their meteoric rise saw them triumph in several qualifiers, securing spots in prestigious competitions such as PGL Wallachia Season 3 and ESL One Raleigh 2025. During their brief tenure, the team clinched the Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi title and finished second in the Asian Champions League 2025. Additionally, they reached the playoffs in The International 2025 held in Hamburg before bowing out to Nigma Galaxy.
Team Tidebound has officially announced its transition to inactive status, marking the end of their venture in the Dota 2 competitive scene.
Where Have Team Tidebound’s Players Ended Up?
Several of Team Tidebound’s key players have swiftly found new homes. Support players y` and Lin ‘planet’ Hao, along with carry Guo ‘shiro’ Xuanang, have joined the ranks of Vici Gaming. Meanwhile, midlaner Cheng ‘NothingToSay’ Jin Xiang has signed on with Xtreme Gaming. Both Vici Gaming and Xtreme Gaming are slated to compete in the upcoming ESL Challenger China from January 30th to February 1st. Offlaner Faith_bian, however, has yet to announce his next career move.
Disclaimer: The quotes above have been translated from Chinese, so there may be slight variations in the official wording.