Valve and its partnered tournament organizers are preparing to launch the Spring Tour of the 2022 Dota <\/em>Pro Circuit on March 14, but the shadow of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to have a direct impact on the competition. <\/p>
Previously, Valve and Russian TO Epic Esports Events announced that Eastern Europe\u2019s DPC Spring Tour would be postponed indefinitely<\/a> due to the conflict in Ukraine. In an update on the situation, Valve has confirmed this postponement will continue for the foreseeable future. <\/p>
\u201cAs the terrible suffering caused by the war in Ukraine unfolds, we do not see a way that the Eastern European DPC league can happen as envisioned for the foreseeable future, and it was with much regret that we recently had to postpone the Spring Tour in one of the community’s most vibrant and storied regions,\u201d Valve said<\/a>. \u201cGiven these circumstances, Epic Esports Events proactively reached out to us to give up their rights to the EEU DPC so that players, teams, and the community can focus on safety and security.\u201d<\/p>
\u201cDota<\/em> is inextricably a global game. The very name of The International itself is testament to a shared celebration of sport that connects people of every nation into a singular community of passionate fans,\u201d Valve said<\/a>. \u201cOur goals with the tournament and the DPC as a whole have always been focused on showcasing the enormous power of this human connection that thrives on participation from all parts of Dota <\/em>fandom.\u201d<\/p>
Any future updates on the EEU Spring Tour starting back up will be shared as Valve continues to communicate with teams within the CIS region. This post also contained some small news about the Fantasy section for the Spring Tour and changes for it, which you can read on the official Dota 2 <\/em>website<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
