Rumor: Nigma Galaxy could release its Dota 2 roster

Rumor: Nigma Galaxy could release its Dota 2 roster

Nigma Galaxy could be preparing to part ways with its current Dota 2 lineup following The International 2026.

According to a report from OFFSTAGE Media, the organization may release the entire roster. No details have yet been provided regarding the future destinations of the players.

Several Nigma players linked with changes

Uncertainty around the roster had already begun to grow following TI 2026.

Syed "SumaiL" Hassan previously stated that the tournament would most likely be his final professional event and suggested that he was unlikely to change his mind.

Artem "lorenof" Melnick has meanwhile been linked with a possible move to Aurora Gaming, while Maroun "GH" Merhej is reportedly considering taking a break from professional competition.

None of those potential moves have been officially confirmed.

Nigma finished 5th-6th at The International 2026

Nigma Galaxy ended The International 2026 in 5th-6th place.

The team defeated Team Falcons in the upper bracket before losing 1:2 to Team Yandex . Their tournament run ended after another 1:2 defeat, this time against BETBOOM Team.

It marked the second consecutive year in which Nigma Galaxy finished inside the top six at The International.

Current Nigma Galaxy roster

• Syed "SumaiL" Hassan

• Artem "lorenof" Melnick

• Cedric "Davai Lama" Deckmyn

• Omar "OmaR" Moughrabi

• Maroun "GH" Merhej

• Kuro "KuroKy" Salehi Takhasomi — coach

For now, the potential release of the roster remains a rumor.