🎬 OG Releases Honest Dota 2 Documentary: “Lessons in Defeat”

In a rare moment of transparency in esports, OG — two-time The International champions — have unveiled a behind-the-scenes look into their recent challenges in Dota 2. The 34-minute documentary, titled “Lessons in Defeat”, premiered on May 2 and dives deep into the struggles, setbacks, and eventual disbandment of their Western European squad during the early 2025 season.

🎥 Inside the Documentary

The film follows the journey of OG’s former roster featuring:

• Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon
• Leon “Nine” Kirilin
• Adrian “Wisper” Cespedes Dobles
• Matthew “Ari” Walker
• Jian Wei “xNova-” Yap

From the squad's formation to its eventual dissolution, the documentary paints an emotional and honest picture of a team that battled adversity from the start. It also includes insights and commentary from:

• Head coach Maurice “KheZu” Gutmann
• Manager Allen Cook
• OG co-founders Johan “N0tail” Sundstein and Sébastien “Ceb” Debs

🏆 Highlights and Heartbreaks

✅ ESL One Bangkok 2024 Qualifiers

The film begins with promise. OG showed impressive form by toppling elite teams like Gaimin Gladiators and Tundra Esports. However, they fell short of qualifying after a tough loss to underdog team AVULUS.

💔 BLAST Slam I Breakdown

One of the most emotional moments in the documentary centers on OG’s critical series against Team Falcons. Despite leading the final game, a server crash forced a full match reset — a turning point that ended in their elimination from the tournament and ultimately led to the team's collapse.

🔚 The Roster Falls Apart

Following their exit from BLAST Slam I:

• Wisper returned to South America to join HEROIC
• 23savage and xNova- moved back to Southeast Asia
• Ari went on loan to Natus Vincere
• Nine remained briefly but left in April after continued losses

🚀 What’s Next for OG?

While this chapter may have closed, OG is far from done. The org is now rebuilding, fielding a trial roster with:

• Altanginj “423” Bilguun
• Daniel “Stormstormer” Schoetzau
• Ivan “Kidaro” Bondarev

OG has also expanded its footprint by launching OG.LATAM, a new Peruvian lineup featuring standout players like:

• Hector Antonio “K1” Rodriguez
• Gonzalo “DarkMago” Herrera

OG.LATAM will make its debut at DreamLeague Season 26, kicking off May 19.

🧠 A Rare Moment of Vulnerability

“Lessons in Defeat” isn’t just a documentary — it’s a testament to the emotional toll of competitive Dota and the reality of rebuilding after failure. By sharing their lows as openly as their highs, OG continues to set a unique tone in the esports world — one rooted in growth, reflection, and resilience.