More and more Chinese and North American Dota 2 pros are migrating to other regions because they lack internal competition. The trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Not too long ago, there was a thriving Chinese Dota 2 community. But it’s now on the verge of disappearing as the best players on the scene have fled to SEA servers in search of tougher competition and shorter wait times.
Problems in China and North America
Considering the amount of talent each region has produced over the years, the leaderboards have consistently grown more and more, with some even having over 5,000 players, while in China it was just 1,400. A huge difference, especially considering how big China is.
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The shrinking player base in the Chinese region has already been a topic of concern and much discussion in the community over the past few years. This has finally led some top players in the Dota 2 scene to act and take their fate into their own hands. Because the level of competition in China had dropped so much, many players migrated to SEA in hopes of a better future.
Players migrate to Southeast Asia
A higher number of players and relatively low ping values have made the SEA server a desirable destination for aspiring Chinese players, mainly because it is also home to some of the top-ranked players in the world. China isn’t the only region struggling with this situation; North America is right up there with it.
While China was considered one of the most passionate Dota 2 regions in the world, North America was much more aware of the looming threat. Regional pros often struggled to find ranked matches, and even formed their own leagues that allowed them to play competitive matches to hone their skills. Players organized internally in hopes of creating a better environment for themselves and finding a new way out of the crisis.
Players seek better opportunities.
Like Chinese players, high-level players from North America started playing ranked games in other regions such as Europe. Some even decided to move to another region for the 2023 DPC season. As some regions grow and thrive while others decline, this could become more common for players who want to keep up with international competition. In esports, it’s often important to be flexible and adapt to the circumstances or look for a new opportunity instead of staying in the old habits and conditions.