Fan-favorite Chinese language Dota 2 squad Crew Tidebound is bidding farewell to Dota 2. Although the group goes inactive, efficient instantly, the journey is much from over for the gamers who put the staff’s title on the map.
An Affect on China’s Resurgence
Crew Tidebound’s roster was removed from a gaggle of random gamers. It was a reunion of former LGD Gaming gamers, that includes heavy hitters similar to Cheng “NothingToSay” Jin Xiang, Zhang “Faith_bian” Ruida, and Zhang “y`” Yiping.
The lineup began the 12 months as a meme qualifier stack, however Crew Tidebound shortly constructed momentum. Even with the shortage of clear monetary backing, they certified for top-tier occasions, making a splash at FISSURE Universe: Episode 4, PGL Wallachia Season 4, and BLAST Slam III.
The staff even went so far as to take down Tundra Esports within the grand remaining of Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi, placing an S-Tier trophy beneath their belts.
Due to their constant efficiency all through the primary half of 2025, Crew Tidebound ended up being one of many eight groups to obtain a direct invitation to The Worldwide 14. On the occasion, they made waves by ending the Swiss Stage with a 4-1 file and in the end reaching the Prime 8.
Faith_bian will return on a break. Picture Credit score: Valve/The Worldwide
Regardless of the shortage of clear sponsorship, these Dota 2 hustlers raked in near $700,000 in prize cash in lower than a 12 months.
The All Avid gamers Deal That Fell By
Earlier than Crew Tidebound was set to compete at The Worldwide, they signed a cope with the Chinese language group All Avid gamers in Might. Regardless that the settlement was publicized, the roster by no means performed a single official recreation beneath the title.
It’s nonetheless unclear what occurred, however the collapse of the signing may need been an enormous sting to the staff. The promising lineup may have gotten correct monetary assist to play extra persistently.
The Finish of Tidebound, However Not Its Gamers
Although it’s unhappy to see the group depart, it’s nonetheless removed from the tip for the gamers from the The Worldwide 2025 squad.
Guo “shiro” Xuanang is one in all three gamers to maneuver beneath the Vici banner. Picture Credit score: Valve/The Worldwide
NothingToSay has already landed a spot on Xtreme Gaming, the place he lately completed in 4th place at DreamLeague Season 27. In the meantime, Guo “shiro” Xuanang, Lin “planet” Hao, and y` have simply been acquired by Vici Gaming. As for Faith_bian, he’s going again on a break for the second time.
