BOOM Esports exits Dota 2 with a bang as they let go of their roster.
After eight years of competing in various Tier 1 and Tier 2 tournaments, Southeast Asian professional Dota 2 team Boom Esports announces on X that they are exiting the Dota 2 scene.
BOOM Esports explains Dota 2 exit
Originally known as BOOM ID, the organization was the first to spotlight Indonesian talent on the esports stage. Over time, the team expanded its roster to include standout players from across Southeast Asia, strengthening its presence in the Dota 2 scene.
“Thank you to every player who wore the BOOM jersey with pride. Thank you to the Hungry Beast for standing beside us through every high and every low. This legacy will forever be part of who we are.”
Gary Ongko Putera, BOOM Esports’ CEO and founder, also expressed his gratitude to all players who played under the organization’s banner over the years.
“GGs good runs everyone appreciate [sic] the 2 TIs and achieving one of my original goals when I created an Esports team. Every player were [sic] amazing and I hope I treated you well. Many friends I made in D(ota)2 I'll still see you guys around, I'm sure. On to the next chapter!”
BOOM Esports is best remembered for their amazing run in 2022’s GAMERS GALAXY: Invitational Series in Dubai, where they surprised many strong contenders, defeating Team Secret, Team Spirit, and Nigma Galaxy, and ultimately overcoming Tundra Esports in the grand finals. It’s worth noting that the same Tundra Esports roster BOOM faced in the finals went on to win The International later that year.
The organization also tried its luck in the South American region; however, BOOM Esports didn’t find the success it hoped for during its brief stint there.
BOOM Esports’ Dota 2 exit: Where the last players have gone
Before BOOM Esports announced its disbandment, the organization performed poorly in the recent tournaments despite qualifying for The International 2025, where they only reached 14th-15th place.
The last time BOOM Esports competed was in the Southeast Asian qualifiers for BLAST Slam V, where they fielded a promising roster. The team featured Nuengnara "23savage" Teeramahanon, one of the region’s top carries, backed by a lineup of seasoned veterans: Sukhbat "sanctity-" Otgondavaa, Anucha "Jabz" Jirawong, Tri "Jhocam" Kuncoro, and Ravdan "NARMAN" Narmandakh.
As of writing, four members of that roster have already found new homes. 23savage, Jabz, Jhocam, and NARMAN all joined the newly rebuilt Team Nemesis, which will compete in the DreamLeague Season 27 main tournament. sanctity- remains a free agent, although he previously played for Natus Vincere.
Although they won’t be participating in Dota 2 competitions anymore, BOOM Esports remains active in other esports games, such as Valorant and PUBG Mobile.
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