🏠 » Dota 2 » Team Aster will compete online at The International 10

Team Aster will compete online at The International 10

The conditions for teams at TI10 may not be great, but at least Aster is getting room service.

Team Aster will compete online at The International 10. The squad will connect to the group stage over the internet  The announcement was revealed through the team’s Chinese-language social media. Fans expressed doubts about Aster’s participation after several of its players had fallen ill and required quarantining. 

In late September, Team Aster announced that Du “Monet” Peng, Lin “Xxs” Jing and Ye “Borax” Zhibiao had all failed mandatory health checks ahead of The International. On October 5, Team Aster announced that the team had been in talks with Valve about competing in the tournament from their hotel rooms. Valve has formally approved of that plan of action.

Team Aster’s players will connect to the group stage over the internet. The individual players will most likely be separated from each other, which could harm the team’s internal communication. Aster coach Cheng “Mad” Han will most likely communicate with the team digitally between matches. Valve will have to make several last-minute accommodations, but it’s all in the name of player safety and maintaining the competitive integrity of the event.

Around the same time as Aster’s first announcement, Thiay “JT-” Jun Wen of Invictus Gaming also failed a mandatory health screening. Since then, three more members of the iG staff have failed nucleic acid testing. Valve’s announcement extends to other players and teams at The International 10, so any more last-minute surprises will now have some precedent. After issuing refunds to its planned live audience, it’s understandable that Valve would want to err on the side of caution from here out.

Is Aster a favorite at The International 10?

While not quite considered to be in the top tier of teams at The International 10, Team Aster is a very real threat in China with three domestic championships won in 2021. The squad didn’t perform very well at either DPC major it competed in this year. It has faced several setbacks ranging from legal scandals to poorly planned tournament formats.

Team Aster packs a ton of talent in carry Monet and soft support Ye “Borax” Zhibiao. Multiple Aster players have previous experience at TI. Many fans expected Aster to reach the playoffs, but that might not be the case after its latest unfortunate turn of events that will see the team forced to play the TI10 group stage online.

The announcement certainly doesn’t bode well for Aster’s chances. Multiple Aster players will compete for $40 million while potentially in poor health. The team has officially stated that the players are not suffering any severe symptoms, but even small disadvantages can add up at The International 10. Team Aster was a dark horse before, but under current conditions, its chances have almost certainly worsened.

Read Also
When does the TI 2023 Battle Pass end in Dota 2?
TI 2023 is over but the battle pass has yet to end. ...
Valve renames Spirit Breaker in honor of Team Spirit after TI
Spirit Breaker was key to Team Spirit’s success at The International 2023, ...
Team Spirit wins TI 2023, earning second Aegis
TI 2023 is over, and Team Spirit stands alone as the grand ...
New Dota 2 hero Ring Master revealed at TI 2023
Dota 2 getting a new hero in Ring Master sometime in 2024, ...
Team Liquid talks handsome rankings and One Piece at TI 2023
Team Liquid is playing hot at TI 2023, but it’s longtime bracket ...
Latest News
HasanAbi versus Ethan Klein drama continues with more claims
Political streamer "HasanAbi" Piker and podcast host Ethan ...
Will the Switch 2 have mouse and keyboard support?
Fans are wondering if the Switch 2 will ...
These are the best agents to play with Tejo in Valorant
Tejo’s abilities are already fearsome when placed in ...
The best place to sleep in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Strange as it may sound, figuring out the ...
Ubisoft may reveal Rainbow Six Siege 2 soon
Recent leaks claim Ubisoft will reveal Rainbow Six ...
These are the best ways to beat Spiral Abyss in Genshin Impact
Clearing the Spiral Abyss is no easy feat ...
Here are the changes to Civilization 7 after its release
After its release, some fans may wonder what ...
Riot updates players on how to earn League skins in 2025
Following a full rehaul of the game at ...
Editor's Picks
Who is Stevewilldoit? Net worth, girlfriend, and more
The news of Stephen "Stevewilldoit" Deleonardis, the master ...
All we know about Thea Booysen, MrBeast’s girlfriend
Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is known purely for his ...
How to quickly make infinite water in Terraria
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your Hellevator ...
Best Pokemon Glazed cheat codes
Pokemon Glazed is one of the most popular ...
How to enable net graph in CS2 
Competitive players were disappointed when they discovered that ...

Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.

This site is using Cloudflare and adheres to the Google Safe Browsing Program. We adapted Google's Privacy Guidelines to keep your data safe at all times.
21+NCPGGamblers Anonymous
×
Your Promo Code:
The bonus offer of was already opened in an additional window. If not, you can open it also by clicking the following link:
Visit Site