The first round of DreamLeague Season 22 just wrapped up, and boy, was it a wild ride! We saw the big dogs get tripped up, paving the way for underdogs to snatch the limelight. And if that wasn’t enough, the showdown between Tundra Esports and MinD_ContRoL brought some serious drama to the gaming table.

DreamLeague S22 isn’t just any tournament – we’re talking a massive prize pool, and EPT points up for grabs, opening doors for a direct invite to the Riyadh Masters. So, what’s going in in the Group Stage 2 and who’s going to TOP 4 format? We’ll have to see.

DreamLeague Season 22 – Bumpy Road for Big Shots

So, DreamLeague Season 22 just tossed some of our favorite teams out of the game, and man, was it a shocker! The Western European squads, usually ruling the roost, had a bit of a tough time, showing us that even the giants can stumble.

Team Liquid’s Oops Moment: Guess what? Team Liquid, the guys who are usually rocking the finals, had a bit of a hiccup. They couldn’t quite get the hang of the new game patch and ended up hitting rock bottom in Group B, waving goodbye to the tournament sooner than expected.

WEU All-Stars Take a Hit: It’s not just Liquid; Team Secret and Tundra Esports, the WEU champs, also found themselves in the early exit zone. The new game changes gave them a run for their money. Even 1win, repping Eastern Europe, couldn’t escape the elimination blues from the same group.

Heavy Hitters Tumble: And it gets even more interesting! Azure Ray, the big shots from ESL One Kuala Lumpur, had a rollercoaster ride leading them to the exit door. Virtus Pro, Heroic, and G2 IG joined the party, too, bowing out in Group A.

So, DreamLeague S22 showed us that even the gaming gods can have an off day. The new patch threw everyone for a loop, and some teams aced it while others got a bit lost. As we wave goodbye to these fallen heroes, the spotlight shifts to the survivors gearing up for the next round.

The Victors: DreamLeague S22’s Rising Stars Shine Bright

DreamLeague Season 22 had some unexpected heroes stealing the show – Southeast Asia and North America rocked the scene! Aurora Esports and Shopify Rebellion, repping their regions solo, crushed it in Group B, locking in a three-way tie with Xtreme Gaming for the top spot.

Now, Group A had OG facing the heat with a stand-in, but boy, did they bring the A-game! Even without the full roster, they smashed Gaimin Gladiators and Virtus Pro in the tiebreaker series, securing a spot in the next round.

Meet the eight squads marching on to the second stage of DreamLeague Season 22:

  • Aurora
  • BetBoom Team
  • Gaimin Gladiators
  • OG
  • Shopify Rebellion
  • Team Falcons
  • Team Spirit
  • Xtreme Gaming

These squads have proven themselves in the first act, and now, the real drama begins in the next chapter of DreamLeague Season 22. So, what’s going to happen next? We’ll have to wait and see, but one thing is certain – Top-notch Dota 2 action is coming!