Wildcard Gaming is entering Dota 2, just in time for the start of the 2022 Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), signing D2 Hustlers to compete. D2 Hustlers, more commonly referred to as simply Hustlers, is an NA stack that formed ahead of the second regional league season in the 2021 DPC, originally playing under the name Open Qualifier Hustlers, and later Closed Qualifier Hustlers. Once they secured a spot in the lower division for the season, the team rebranded itself as the D2 Hustlers.
Of the original five players that competed under the name, only offlaner Cedric “Davai Lama” Deckmyn remains. Now, Davai Lama is joined by former 4 Zoomers, all of whom have experience competing in the DPC.
For Wildcard, an organization best known for games like Rainbow Six Siege and League of Legends, this move comes on the heels of a decision to step away from VALORANT and marks yet another expansion into a new game, with previous moves such as the signing of a Rocket League roster in September.
Signing D2 Hustlers is a splash, but it is also a risk on the part of Wildcard since the roster is unproven and will be clashing with other lineups made up of veteran talent in the NA’s upper division. Wildcard is already 0-2 after being swept by Team Undying, so they have some ground to make up if they want a shot at making the Winter Major.
(All information was provided by Dot Esports)
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