Xtreme Gaming defeated Nigma Galaxy at The International 2025

On September 13, the third game day of the main event of The International 2025 took place. Among all the matches, special attention was drawn to Xtreme Gaming vs Nigma Galaxy, where the former won 2-0. After the defeat to PARIVISION, many began to doubt the strength of the Chinese team, but with this victory, they proved the opposite and continue to fight for the main prize of The International 2025.

Match Progress

This Lower Bracket Quarterfinal match attracted quite a lot of attention. On one side, Xtreme Gaming, who are currently the main sensation of TI 14, and on the other, Nigma Galaxy, who unexpectedly defeated Tidebound 2-0 in the previous match.

On the first map, Nigma Galaxy started more actively. By the 6th minute, the score was 6-2 in their favor. However, Xtreme Gaming then began to even out the game, took the lead in the midgame, and had a decent net worth advantage. Nigma Galaxy did not intend to give up, and in the fight at the 22nd minute, they completely wiped out the opposing team. Xtreme Gaming drew conclusions, played better positionally in the next team fight, and once again gained the advantage in the game. As a result, Xtreme Gaming won with a score of 38-20, and the match lasted 43 minutes.

On the second map, Xtreme Gaming started actively almost immediately. The players held their lanes perfectly and by the midgame had built a 10k gold lead and were ahead 15-4. Xtreme Gaming maintained this advantage and defeated Nigma Galaxy with a score of 30-4, the match lasted 35 minutes.

Thus, Xtreme Gaming advances to the Lower Bracket Semifinal and continues the fight for victory at The International 2025.

The International 2025 is the main tournament in the Dota 2 discipline, organized by Valve. The initial prize pool of The International amounts to $1,600,000, with the remaining funds being raised through in-game transactions. As of this match, the TI 2025 prize pool stands at approximately $2.63 million.