The competitive landscape of North American Dota 2 is undergoing a massive shift as TSM bids farewell to its Dota 2 team. In a bold move, the organization recently announced its departure from the North American Dota 2 scene via Twitter, expressing gratitude for the growth and dedication of its roster throughout the year. While parting ways, TSM conveyed confidence in the players' potential to carve out continued success in their individual careers. 

 https://twitter.com/TSM/status/1732097573563806196 

This decision marks the end of TSM's journey in North America, which commenced in 2022 with the signing of Team Undying. The team achieved remarkable milestones, securing runner-up positions in the ESL One Stockholm Major 2022 and the BetBoom Dacha 2023 tournaments. The pinnacle was reached with a respectable 9th-12th place finish at The International 2023, where they bowed out during the Lower Bracket round 2, facing formidable adversaries.

 Notably, TSM underwent a roster change last month when Matthew "Ari" Walker departed to join OG. Despite the reshuffle, the team, comprised of players Enzo "Timado" Gianoli, Jonathan "Bryle" Santos, Ilyas "kasane" Gainullin, and Matthew "Whitemon" Filemon, adapted swiftly. The addition of Aleksandr "Immersion" Khmelevskoi as the new position 4 player fortified the team's prowess, leading to a decisive 3-2 victory over a formidable nouns roster at the ESL One Closed Qualifiers: North America, solidifying their status as a team to watch. 

In a surprising twist, ESL took to Twitter to reveal that the former TSM players will continue competing under the banner of "Team Undying." The roster remains unchanged, promising continuity in their competitive endeavors. This announcement sheds light on TSM's potential venture into Dota 2 in a different region, as hinted in their initial departure stateme

 https://twitter.com/ESLDota2/status/1732101303524864169 

As the Dota 2 community processes this upheaval, all eyes are now on Team Undying. The team is slated to face off against formidable opponents, Invictus Gaming and 9Pandas, on the inaugural day of ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023. With $1,000,000 and major EPT points at stake, the tournament, kicking off on December 11th, promises intense battles and an exciting chapter in the evolving saga of North American Dota 2.