At the end of 2024, Aurora announced major changes to its Dota 2 roster by placing two Kazakh players, Aybek “TA2000” Tokayev and Arman “Malady” Orazbayev, on the bench. The identities of the replacement players for these two positions have not yet been revealed.

Aurora's current lineup:

Not determined

Abed Azel “Abed” Yusop

Anucha “Jabz” Jirawong

Worawit “Q” Mekchai

Not determined

After reaching the Top 8 position at The International (TI) 2024, Aurora is going through a period of strong lineup changes. The team had many difficulties in establishing a balanced roster this past season, including not being able to qualify for DreamLeague Season 24 and ESL One Bangkok 2024. As the new Dota 2 season approaches, Aurora decided to make big changes.

TA2000, who joined the team three months ago, and Malady, who only played for a month, were placed on the bench. Although there has been no official announcement about the future of these two players, it is likely that they will return to the European region. Previously, TA2000 played for Quest Esports, while Malady is a former member of Natus Vincere.

More than a year ago, Aurora entered the Dota 2 scene by recruiting regional stars, including many former members of Talon Esports. This helps Aurora quickly rise to become one of the leading teams in Southeast Asia. However, they have difficulty achieving success in major international tournaments.

Aurora's form is often very erratic, with moments of excellence but failure in important moments. The team regularly finishes in the Top 8 at major tournaments, but has not achieved a real breakthrough. This leads to the lineup constantly changing to find a formula for success.

Will Aurora return to a roster entirely from Southeast Asia, or will they continue to look for imported players to strengthen their strength in the struggling region?