HEROIC confidently secured a victory over Yakutou Brothers with a score of 2:0 in the first match of the Elimination Round at The International 2025. This result allowed HEROIC to advance further in the playoffs, while Yakutou Brothers ended their run in the tournament.

In the first map, HEROIC demonstrated excellent coordination and individual skill, winning thanks to the aggressive plays of Yuma and Wisper, who consistently pressured their opponents. On the second map, the team solidified their advantage by controlling the pace of the game, leaving no room for a comeback from Yakutou Brothers.

Yuma particularly stood out as the driving force behind HEROIC: his dominance in the core role and high efficiency in key moments made him the undisputed MVP of the series.

The International 2025 takes place from September 4 to 15. Teams are competing for the Aegis of Champions and a prize pool of $1,600,000 plus a share of the compendium funds. Follow the results, match schedule, and news at this link.