Pro Dota 2 Player Claims He Had to Play a Full Match in Front of Police Officers to Prove His Identity

A professional Dota 2 player, 23savage, claims that he was forced to play a complete match in front of police officers to verify his identity. This situation unfolded when Xipto eSports's boot camp in Kuala Lumpur was raided by Malaysian police on Sunday evening, according to the player's Facebook post on Monday night. The officers handcuffed the team and questioned them about their presence in the city and their professional status, as reported by user Phenylalanin3 in DotA2.

One of the officers was familiar with the game Dota 2 and was willing to confirm the player's pro career by scrolling through his Instagram, a photo of which was used as somewhat credible evidence. This was enough to release 23savage from handcuffs, allowing him to showcase his skills as the hard carry Kez during a live Dota match.

The police reportedly let the team go after witnessing his prowess in defending the ancient structures, and the officers also took two jars of Nutella from the team. However, many netizens have been skeptical about 23savage's claims, with some joking that the incident is helping Valve's MOBA game. Despite the controversy, Xipto eSports has continued to perform well in their regional tournaments, currently enjoying a 10-game winning streak in the EPL SEA tournament and aiming for a spot in the DreamLeague Season 30 tournament.

Dota 2 has also been experiencing a surge in new players, reaching its highest concurrent player count since 2022, and Valve continues to support the game with occasional updates.