win.gg
Win.gg Dota 2 Rumors say Eurus out of Vici, fy and Somnus leaving PSG.LGD

Rumors say Eurus out of Vici, fy and Somnus leaving PSG.LGD

Steven Rondina
Steven Rondina Published 06/08/2020
Google Preferred Source

The Chinese Dota 2 scene may be undergoing an enormous shakeup.

Over on Chinese social media platform Weibo, there is a great deal of chatter hinting at a major player shuffle that is impacting PSG.LGD, Vici Gaming, and more. This comes from VP Esports, who found a number of interesting posts.

In particular, PSG.LGD is set to lose its two longest-standing players in Lu “Somnus” Yao and Xu “fy” Linsen. Vici Gaming’s Zhang “Eurus” Chengjun is also set to be heading to a new team. It is uncertain where Somnus and fy would be going, but speculation from fans and personalities in the Chinese scene is that they are set to join up with other free agents to form a new Chinese team in the same vein as the original Newbee or the classic Team DK.

This follows Four Angry Men, a Chinese organization best known for its PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds team, announcing its intentions to expand into Dota 2. This would be 4AM’s first trek outside PUBG.

It also follows chatter regarding 2019 League of Legends World Championship-winning organization FunPlus Phoenix entering Dota 2. The organization has been looking to expand outside of LoL, and was first seen in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with a new team in Flashpoint Season 1, though that team did not last long.

PSG.LGD and Vici Gaming have not confirmed any roster changes, and FunPlus Phoenix has not confirmed a move into Dota 2. Vici Gaming may have confirmed the news with a post showing its Dota 2 team together with coach Bai “rOtK” Fan, while Eurus was conspicuously absent.

fy, Somnus, and Eurus integral to PSG.LGD and Vici Gaming

While none of this has been proven true, Chinese Dota 2 has seen a number of major roster shuffles over the years.

Both PSG.LGD and Vici Gaming have been struggling with consistency issues. Vici Gaming started the 2019-2020 Dota Pro Circuit season strong, but has been hot and cold in online league play. PSG.LGD started the season in disastrous fashion, righted the ship and performed well from March through June, then fell off again over the month of July.

Despite those struggles, fy, Somnus, and Eurus represent some of the most iconic players to be attached to either PSG.LGD or Vici Gaming.

Somnus, formerly known as Maybe, has spent the vast majority of his pro career with the LGD organization, with his current run with the team starting in 2015. fy got his start with Vici Gaming, but has been one of PSG.LGD’s most popular players during his three years with the team. Eurus helped turn Vici Gaming from a perennial contender into a dominant championship organization after joining in 2017.

Each one of these departures would be a blow to their organizations, but fans could be in for a treat if they wound up playing together.

Steven Rondina Steven Rondina
About Steven Rondina

Steven Rondina is a true lifelong gamer. His earliest memories are of playing video games, and he has continued playing them throughout his life with no plans to stop any time soon. Steven’s favorite franchises in gaming include Pokemon, Dark Souls, and Counter-Strike. He has previously published with Bleacher Report and other gaming outlets.

View full profile
Read Also
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals Dota 2
Team Yandex stop the magic, defeating LGD in BLAST Slam VII finals Michael Hassall Team Yandex have defeated LGD Gaming in the grand finals of BLAST Slam VII in a dramatic 3-1 series that saw both teams pushed to the limit, but ultimately Yandex come out on top. Concluding the last major tournament before teams head to the Esports World Cup and The International 2026 next month and in August, Yandex were able to counter the momentum of LGD that had brought them into ...
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way? Dota 2
BLAST Slam VII Finals Predictions and Picks – Can LGD make it all the way? Michael Hassall LGD Gaming in the top three of a tournament!? What is this 2021? BLAST Slam VII has been one of the most surprising tournaments of the year, and has capped off the pre-EWC and TI season with some of the most thrilling gameplay we’ve seen in months. And the finals are set to be even more exciting. With just three teams left there’s a lot on the line, from the ...
Easiest Dota 2 Heroes for Beginners – Best Picks to Learn the Game Dota 2
Easiest Dota 2 Heroes for Beginners – Best Picks to Learn the Game Simon Day We can all agree that Dota 2 is a complex game, but starting with the right heroes can make the learning process much smoother. Choosing one of the best Dota 2 heroes for beginners is key to building your skills and enjoying your matches. That’s why it’s time to explore the heroes that are easy to understand, effective in the game and great for learning the fundamentals. Without going into ...
BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Preview – Visa issues transform the playoff picture Dota 2
BLAST Slam VII Playoffs Preview – Visa issues transform the playoff picture Michael Hassall BLAST Slam VII is the last major tournament before teams lock-in and compete at the EWC and The International, and as a result, we’re seeing a tournament with some unique outcomes. With teams seemingly treating this as a last-minute tune-up before the championship clashes of the next two months, a South American team has topped the table and some of the best teams in the world are either without players ...
TI-Champions Tundra Esports exit Dota 2 as roster transfers to 1win Dota 2
TI-Champions Tundra Esports exit Dota 2 as roster transfers to 1win Michael Hassall Tundra Esports has revealed it’s leaving Dota 2 after six years and a victory at The International 2022. The UK-based organization has announced its roster will transfer directly to 1win for future events. The announcement, posted on Tundra's socials on June 1, confirms rumors and earlier social posts from 1win which hinted at a new lineup. With the move, however, questions about 1win’s existing EEU roster and attendance at The ...
A full weekend of TI15 tickets will cost you just $280 – If you don’t mind the view Dota 2
A full weekend of TI15 tickets will cost you just $280 – If you don’t mind the view Michael Hassall Alongside the team invites for The International 2026, Valve today (May 26) unveiled the pricing and details of how to purchase tickets for TI15, and the price is the lowest in years. For years we’ve seen the price of The International Prize, with a peak of around $700 as a lowest price for a full weekend for both 2023 in Seattle, and 2024 in Copenhagen. But after a fall in ...
Valve has announced the TI15 invites: Here’s why some team names are very different Dota 2
Valve has announced the TI15 invites: Here’s why some team names are very different Michael Hassall It’s around three months until The International 2026, TI15, and Valve has just unveiled the direct invites and qualifier invites to the event, but eagle-eyed fans will notice some strange names in the team lists. Valve unveiled the invites in the small hours of the morning on May 26 (late evening on May 25 for their HQ in Bellevue, Washington), detailing the seven direct invites, regional qualifier invites, and some ...