Team Spirit Roster Update: Yatoro, Collapse, and Silent Return

Yatoro’s Comeback: A Game-Changer

Team Spirit has unleashed a bombshell in the Dota 2 scene as their legendary core, Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk, is back. This announcement comes just two months after the team informed fans that several key players were stepping down from the active lineup.

To the delight of fans, Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov and coach Airat “Silent” Gaziev are also returning to the team. This may mark the beginning of a new golden era for the two-time International champions.

As Team Spirit’s manager, Dmitry “Korb3n” Belov, mentioned, Yatoro’s return was as surprising as it was timely. “It just happened,” Korb3n remarked, emphasizing the team’s excitement over the star carry’s return.

What Happens to Satanic?

Yatoro’s comeback has its repercussions. Alan “Satanic” Gallyamov, a young and talented player, will be demoted to the bench. Korb3n acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, noting Satanic’s incredible skill during his time with the team.

Satanic played a key role in Team Spirit’s third-place finish at DreamLeague Season 24 as their hard carry. Although benched for now, he remains a valuable asset to the roster and its future development.

2025 Roster Finalized: Mira’s Absence Looms Large

While Yatoro and Collapse have returned, Team Spirit’s lineup for the next season will be missing Mira Kolpakov, who remains inactive. The team’s new member, Aleksandr “rue” Filin, will take over position 4 support, replacing Mira.

Here is the finalized roster for Team Spirit heading into the 2025 Dota 2 season:

• Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk
• Denis “Larl” Sigitov
• Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov
• Aleksandr “rue” Filin
• Yaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov

Forecast on Team Spirit in 2025

Recapping the 2024 season, Team Spirit fell short of expectations often associated with two-time TI champions. They participated in tournaments such as Riyadh Masters, ESL One Birmingham, Elite League, and BetBoom Dacha Dubai, but their results were inconsistent.

The question now is whether Yatoro’s return can restore the team to its former glory. With rue as the only major change, the roster remains largely the same. However, losses to teams like Team Falcons, Team Liquid, Gaimin Gladiators, and BetBoom Team highlight the challenges ahead.