| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 2022 |
| Region | Eastern Europe (Serbia) |
| Current Headquarters | Serbia |
| Game | Dota 2 |
| Major Achievements | – 7th–8th Place at The International 2024 (Copenhagen) – 5th–6th Place at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 – 5th Place at PGL Wallachia Season 4 (2025) – 9th Place at Riyadh Masters 2024 |
| Players (Current Roster) | – Carry: Egor “Nightfall” Grigorenko – Mid: Rafli “Mikoto” Fathur Rahman – Offlane: Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek – Support: Miroslaw “Mira” Kolpakov – Support: Chan “Oli” Chon Kien |
| Former Notable Players | – Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon – Armel Paul “Armel” Tabios – Anucha “Jabz” Jirawong – Abed Azel “Abed” Yusop – Chan “Oli” Cheong Kien – Worawit “Q” Mekchai |
| Playstyle & Strengths | Aurora Gaming is recognized for its strategic adaptability and the integration of experienced players from both Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. The team’s playstyle emphasizes strong coordination, flexible drafting, and the ability to adjust strategies mid-game. With a roster comprising TI champions and seasoned professionals, Aurora aims to leverage its diverse experience to achieve success on the international stage. |
Aurora Gaming is a Serbian esports organization established in August 2022. Initially, their Dota 2 division was based in Malaysia, featuring players like Jabz, Armel, Oli, Q, and 23savage. However, in early 2025, Aurora transitioned to an Eastern European roster, now competing in the CIS region. The whole roster is based on a mix from 2 Giants in Dota2 Pro Scene (BetBoom Team and Team Spirit).
Competitive History
Aurora entered the professional circuit with aims to qualify for major events and secure LAN qualifications. Their early achievements included qualifying for The International and competing in events like Riyadh Masters and DreamLeague. Though not securing a championship, they impressed with top-8 and top-5 placements—notably a 5th place at Riyadh Masters 2025 in a strong field.
Throughout 2024 and early 2025, Aurora underwent several roster rebuilds, releasing their initial squad in February 2025 and recruiting a mix of seasoned pros and emerging talent, including Nightfall, Mikoto, TORONTOTOKYO, Mira, and Panto—reflecting the org’s drive to compete internationally.
Rebuild and Roster Evolution
After the early 2025 roster was released, Aurora quickly restructured, later signing a new lineup headed by Nightfall, Mikoto, and TORONTOTOKYO for the 2025 season.
In January 2026, the organization made further changes, bringing in Malaysian star Chung “Ws” Wei Shen (a top global ranked player known for tremendous MMR achievement) alongside support Oleg “Kaori” Medvedok, reinforcing Aurora’s blend of international experience and rising talent.
These changes signal Aurora’s ongoing commitment to crafting a competitive roster capable of challenging tier-1 teams in the coming competitive seasons.
Playstyle and Reputation
Aurora’s playstyle has shifted with its roster evolution, but core elements remain consistent: strong laning focus, mid-game rotations, and vision control, with drafts often tailored to flexible teamfight execution and strategic tempo management. Their international roster structure allows for a blend of high-level mechanical talent and seasoned strategic insight.
Despite fluctuating results, Aurora holds a reputation for surprise upsets, strong individual performances, and an aggressive but calculated approach to high-level play.
Fun Facts
- Aurora is one of the few CIS/Eastern European organizations that has actively blended talent from Southeast Asia and Europe in its Dota 2 roster.
- The team’s name and branding emphasize Celestial/Northern Aurora imagery, reflecting aspirations of rising to prominence on the international stage.
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