After a little over 2 years, OG Yuragi has been moved to the team’s inactive roster. The team has experienced a lot of changes over the past couple of years, struggling to find a consistent roster and the success that typically follows. Now, it seems they’re in for another change.
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Artem “Yuragi” Golubiev has played a significant role on OG, emerging as one of the most successful position 1 players after playing for NOVA and Team Unique. Initially, things were looking good with OG winning trophies at the ESL One Malaysia and ESL Stockholm Major in 2022. However, multiple roster changes since then have led to the team struggling to find synergy.
Can OG find synergy again?
OG has a legendary legacy in Dota 2, being the only team to have won The International twice consecutively. However, the end of the classic lineup headed by NoTail and Ceb marked a new chapter for the team.
This next step means OG will have to replace their position one for the first time in over 2 years. OG did not provide a reason for the change in their official announcement made on X but already, the rumor mill is underway.
Some carry players have still not found a home after the post-TI Dota 2 roster shuffle. There is speculation about former Tundra carry Timado joining the roster. Regardless of who is next to join the team, they’ll have big shoes to fill and a lot of pressure to bring OG back to the very top level of Dota.
With DreamLeague season 22 only 5 days away, the team will need to make a decision soon. We won’t have to wait long to find out who will don the jersey next, even temporarily.
What’s next for OG Yuragi?
Yuragi himself has not yet commented on the change and with no confirmed reason for his departure, it’s unclear whether he’ll be on the hunt for another team. It’s not uncommon for Dota 2 players to drop in and out of retirement, so even if he does step away from pro Dota for the time being, fans hopefully won’t be disappointed for too long.
