Canadian Dota 2 veteran, Jacky “EternaLEnVy” Mao, has announced his complete departure from Dota 2.
The 31-year-old retired pro gamer made the announcement on his social media accounts that his next Twitch broadcast will be his last, stating that he has decided to retire “from everything DotA related.”
EternaLEnVy’s decision to move away from Dota 2 follows his retirement from professional gaming in July 2022.
EternaLEnVy has made many surprising decisions throughout his career, both in and out of the game. His eccentric personality and a playstyle that sometimes saw some of the most absurd moves resulted in both good and bad outcomes, securing his reputation as one of Dota 2’s most beloved players.
During his pro career, which began in 2012, EternaLEnVy experienced both highs and lows, reaching new heights with Team Secret, winning The Shanghai Major 2016 and the period surrounding it, as well as lows in the latter part of his career as he transferred from one team to another in the quest for success.
As he leaves behind his celebrated Dota 2 career, EternaLEnVy has decided to sell some of his custom-designed mousepads, which are only available in limited quantities. The mousepad is priced at $49.99 USD and comes with gifting options. The preorder period for this product is available until 8th May, with the deadline at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.
While EternaLEnVy’s sudden departure may come out of the blue, it would not be surprising for the community. His decision to retire has received gratitude and appreciation from a number of fans, with former Alliance player and The International (TI) winner Jonathan “Loda” Berg also joining them in expressing his thoughts.
“I think people underestimate how many dota ideas stem from envy’s innovations. Easily the person who taught me the most throughout my time in dota. I’m so thankful for the memories and impact you’ve had on my life,” Kurtis “Aui_2000” Ling, who is currently the coach of Tundra Esports, made this statement about EternaLEnVy on his Twitter account.
The date of EternaLEnVy’s last livestream is yet to be determined, as well as whether he will no longer stream Dota 2 in the future or whether he will stop streaming other games altogether.
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