Quinn Announces Retirement from Professional Dota 2

Professional player Quinn has officially announced his retirement from esports. In a YouTube video, he explained the reasons behind his decision and shared memories from his long career, which lasted nearly nine years.

Quinn noted that over the past years, Dota had been the central part of his life — he dedicated countless hours to practice, competitions, and analyzing matches. He emphasized that he had achieved his main goal: winning The International 2023 and proving himself as one of the best mid players in the world.

"After that year, the fire that drove me to work 12 hours a day and sacrifice my personal life began to fade," Quinn admitted. "I realized I had achieved everything I wanted and it was time to move on."

In his statement, the player expressed gratitude to his parents, mentors, and teammates for their support and trust. Notable milestones in Quinn’s career included playing for Optic and his current team, with whom he won numerous tournaments.

Quinn also shared his future plans: he intends to work as a Dota analyst and content creator, producing professional guides and sharing his experience with the community. He promised to cover strategic aspects of the game in detail, from basic mechanics to advanced pro-level tactics.

"I still want to be part of Dota and help the community, but I will no longer compete in tournaments,"

added Quinn.

As he ends his career, Quinn thanked his fans for years of support and noted that every moment — both victories and defeats — was a valuable experience for him.