Meracle, who is widely recognized as one of the influential figures, in Dota 2s history shared this heartfelt news through a social media post.

“That concludes my run as a pro gamer in Dota! Was definitely a wonderful 15 years with all the people I’ve met and the people I’ve played with,” expressed Meracle.

“Couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to play with for my last ride! Love y’all.”

It's unfortunate that I couldn't achieve my dream within the game in this long ass timeframe but it is how it is!

No regrets, and hoping everybody out there competing gets to achieve what they want. Peace out fellas.

— Meracle (@Meracleeeeee) August 28, 2023

Meracle embarked on his Dota journey in 2007 and swiftly established himself as one of the worlds foremost players.

He amassed victories alongside teams like Complexity, Fnatic and T1.

Notably he played a role in securing victory, for his team during The International 2013.

In years Meracle has faced challenges in maintaining his peak performance level.

He has not been associated with top tier teams since 2019.

However he has managed to maintain his popularity, among the Dota 2 community and his decision to retire has garnered an amount of support from fans and fellow players.

Meracle retirement symbolizes the conclusion of a chapter in the history of Dota 2.

As one of the remaining players from its early days, his departure leaves a noticeable void within the competitive scene.

Nevertheless, Meracles legacy will endure, forever etching him as one of the most loved Dota 2 players in history.

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