BOOM Esports Exits Dota 2 After 8 Years
Indonesian esports giant BOOM Esports has officially shut down its Dota 2 division, marking the end of an eight year journey filled with triumphs, TI appearances, and fierce SEA battles.
The announcement came via their X account, thanking players and fans as the org shifts focus to other titles like Valorant and PUBG Mobile.
Today, we say farewell to our Dota 2 division.
A journey filled with passion, challenges, and memories we will always carry with us.Thank you to every player who wore the BOOM jersey with pride. Thank you to the Hungry Beast for standing beside us through every high and every… pic.twitter.com/YNU5jAX1Cb
— BOOM Esports (@boomesportsid) December 8, 2025
History in Dota 2
Founded as BOOM ID in 2017, the org pioneered Indonesian talent on the global stage, expanding to SEA stars and even a brief South American experiment.
Highlights include:
- 2022 GAMERS GALAXY Invitational victory: Upset Tundra Esports in Dubai finals (Tundra later won TI11).
- Two TI appearances: Including a 14th-15th finish at TI 2025.
CEO and founder Gary Ongko Putera reflected: “GGs good runs everyone… On to the next chapter!”
The org bid farewell: “Thank you to every player who wore the BOOM jersey… This legacy will forever be part of who we are.”
Roster Finds New Homes
BOOM’s final lineup:
- Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon
- Sukhbat “sanctity-” Otgondavaa
- Anucha “Jabz” Jirawong,
- Tri “Jhocam” Kuncoro
- Ravdan “NARMAN” Narmandakh—last played in BLAST Slam V qualifiers.
Quick moves:
- 23savage, Jabz, Jhocam, NARMAN → Team Nemesis for DreamLeague Season 27.
- sanctity- → Free agent (ex-Na’Vi).
What’s Next for BOOM?
While Dota 2 closes, BOOM’s esports empire features in multiple titles. Whilst fans mourn the “Hungry Beast” era, but the legacy inspires SEA’s next wave.
Since: October 29, 2025
