In a shocking development that has rocked the Dota 2 scene, the promising Russian team PARIVISION has decided to demote their main carry player Remco “Crystallis” Arets. Replacing him is Alan “Satanic” Gallyamov who joined the team from Team Spirit on loan.
This decision comes right after PARIVISION claimed the championship title at ESL One Bangkok 2024, their first major championship win—a bitter-sweet story for Crystallis and his fans.
Satanic Joins, Crystallis Steps Aside
The announcement which confirmed the team’s signing with Team Spirit to sign Satanic as their active carry has sparked a lot of controversy among fans. Some went to forums and social media to express their confusion and disappointment in Crystallis being benched, especially when he was a key member in the success of PARIVISION.
Crystallis has been with the team for quite some time now and has been exceptional. He was an active participant in PARIVISION’s ability to overachieve—something that was especially impressive given that this team was still relatively new to the world of Dota 2 competition.
The Possible Reasons Behind the Change
Although PARIVISION has not come out clearly to explain their stand, there are rumors going round in the community. Another theory is the possible language difference between Crystallis and the rest of the team members.
The core of the team is Russian-speaking players, and there is Ukrainian player Volodymyr “No[o]ne-” Minenko, who speaks Russian fluently. On the other hand, Crystallis from the Netherlands might have had issues with in-game communication that is vital for fast decision making and accurate coordination in Dota 2.
If the communication gap indeed contributed to the situation, it shows that even in a team, one has to be a good player and at the same time, the team has to be good as well.
What’s Next for Crystallis?
For Crystallis, this roster shakeup is an unexpected deviation from the path. Nonetheless, his performance at TI10 and other major tournaments such as TI11 where he was the runner-up, makes him one of the best free agents in Dota 2.
The young talent should be able to find a new team as a matter of when not if. However, it is difficult not to see this as a lost chance for both Crystallis and PARIVISION, especially given their synergy.
The Fans’ Response and Future Outlook
However, fans are still in the middle of the road concerning the decision made by PARIVISION. Critics have asked why a team would bench a reliable carry such as Crystallis for Satanic, a young player with little to offer on his team. On the other hand, the supporters of the decision claim that Satanic’s inclusion might open up new possibilities for PARIVISION’s future advertisements.
As the Dota 2 competitive season rolls on, fans will be waiting for PARIVISION to see if they made the right decision in letting go of a player who played a huge part in bringing the team to the international scene.
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