DPC 2021 Season 1: NAVI ranked second in the upper division of the CIS region
Ihor MatusToday Natus Vincere seems to be having a bad day. First, NAVI in CS: GO, being the favorite of the confrontation, were defeated in the fight against Gambit Esports, after which the Dota-roster of the organization continued the tendency of unsuccessful results in another discipline.
As a result of the meeting, Natus Vincere deprived themselves of a chance to reach the playoffs of ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021. Despite this, the team made it to the first Major tournament, but will start its way from the group stage. Virtus.pro, in turn, has already made it to the playoffs.
In addition, the fate of two other participants in the upper division of the CIS region, namely EXTREMUM and NoTechies, is already known. EXTREMUM advanced to the upper division of the second season, while NoTechies moved down to the lower division.
Matches history: DPC 2021: Season 1 - China Upper Division
The Dota Pro Circuit ranked season began on January 18 and will end in March. The championship is held online. In the lower division, the teams will play for $ 75,000 and two invitations to the upper division of the next season of the DPC tournament. In the upper division, the participants, in turn, compete for a more substantial prize pool in the form of $ 205,000 and 1,150 Dota Pro Circuit points. In addition, the two best participants will earn invitations to the first Major tournament of 2021, and the bronze medalist will go to the Wild Card tournament, where additional invitations to the Major championship will be drawn.