Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

Why iLTW Refuses to Return to Competitive Dota 2

Well-known streamer and content maker Igor `iLTW` Filatov shared the reasons for his refusal to return to the professional Dota 2 scene. According to Igor, the main reason is the significant amount of time that would be required to dedicate to the game as part of a professional team.

When asked why he still doesn`t play in a professional team, iLTW replied that he doesn`t see the point in it. He noted that his current rank is not high enough to be invited to top teams. That`s how life works. Furthermore, he emphasized that he does not have a strong desire to play in a team, as streaming brings him good income. According to him, playing in a professional team would entail complete immersion in the game and a lack of personal life due to constant bootcamps and training.

Igor Filatov began his professional Dota 2 career in 2015. During this time, he played for such well-known teams as Team Spirit, ESPADA, Virtus.pro, OG, and Nigma Galaxy. Since 2023, iLTW has only participated in entertainment tournaments and show matches.

By Callum Darby

Callum Darby, 34, based in Manchester. A former semi-professional Dota 2 player who transitioned into journalism. Specializes in statistical match analysis and tournament result predictions.

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