Vici Gaming and Azure Ray Return To Dota 2 For TI Qualifiers, Featuring Somnus and Paparazi
A resurgence is happening in the Chinese Dota 2 scene, as two new stacks have emerged ahead of The International 2025 Qualifiers.
After disbanding in 2023, Vici Gaming has returned to the Dota 2 scene, signing big names, including kikyo (Paparazi). The new VG lineup consists of:
Ori, Dy, kaka, and Yang are legends among the Chinese Dota 2 scene, having not competed professionally in some time. They are making their big return in hopes of punching tickets to Germany for The International 2025.
At the same time, Azure Ray has also established a new roster featuring star mid-laner Somnus, who carried the organization at The International 2023, where the Chinese squad finished fourth.
Azure Ray’s new lineup:
xNova recently had a brief stint at OG, where he departed the team after only a few months. The rest of the team are also no strangers in the scene.
The Chinese Qualifiers for The International 2025 will be a total bloodbath, as only one slot is available. Vici Gaming and Azure Ray must battle through teams like Xtreme Gaming and Yakult Brothers to secure the single slot.