Beastcoast takes TI12 risk by dropping star Dota 2 player on eve of Bali Major

One of Dota 2’s hottest prospects, Héctor “K1” Rodríguez, has hit the open market following his official release from Beastcoast on Sunday, June 25. The long-coming move has happened just days out from the start of the Bali Major and may have a significant impact on Beastcoast’s invite spot for The International in Oct. 2023.

K1 has been warming the bench since late May when Beastcoast announced he would be taking a temporary mental health break from competition, with David “Parker” Nicho Flores stepping into the carry role in the interim.