BetBoom has switched the positions of two players in an effort to improve their Dota 2 season after falling short of expectations. After filling in for Pure at the Berlin Major when Pure was unable to compete due to visa concerns, Nightfall will continue to play the carry position, while Pure will switch to the offlane. The Dota squad released a statement on May 9 declaring the modification official.
Nightfall made a name for himself as a breakout carry star for Virtus.Pro between 2019 and 2021 before switching to the offlane role for Evil Geniuses and BetBoom, so he’ll be right at home. His performances in the role at the major weren’t too bad, and he’ll only get better as he continues to settle into his position.
Pure, on the other hand, has only ever played in the carry role at the pro level, so it could take him time to adjust. That being said, he is one of the most talented players in the scene and was the second Dota player ever to reach 13,000 MMR, so it might be quicker. Given all the changes in the New Frontiers update, it might even be a better fit for him.
BetBoom started the season strong, decimating the Winter Tour Regional League with seven straight wins. Things turned though, and they fell short of the mark at the Lima Major afterward. The same thing happened again in the Spring Tour Regional League; they performed quite well, only to implode at the Berlin Major.
As it stands, they’re sitting in 12th in the Dota Pro Circuit, putting them on the edge of missing out on direct qualification to The International. They’ll have a chance to lock in a spot depending on the Summer Tour Regional League and The Bali Major.
This change could be what they need, but we’ll have to wait and see.