In the news of the Swedish esports community, a sad announcement has been made: the popular portal Dust2.se is unexpectedly ceasing its activities.
Just a year after the website's launch, the team has announced the closure of the resource, leaving users without the main source of news about the Swedish CS community. This decision came as a surprise to many, as Dust2.se had significant development plans.
Why is this important?
The closure of Dust2.se, owned by BetterCollective, reflects the deep issues the company is facing. Amidst mass layoffs and a 42% drop in BetterCollective's shares within a week, several subsidiary projects suffered: all employees of Dust2.us were laid off, and the Swedish version of the site, Dust2.se, was completely shut down. This crisis has affected not only Dust2.se but also the North American division of Dust2, further increasing concerns within the community.
Circumstances leading to the closure
The issues that forced BetterCollective to take such drastic measures are directly related to the necessity to cut expenses to ensure the company's long-term stability. As a result, even key projects, which were long considered foundations for esports content in various regions, were affected. Despite optimistic plans, the Dust2.se team was forced to shut down the site, citing the inability to maintain and develop it adequately under the current conditions.
Along with Dust2.se, the project's key employees, who worked on platform development throughout the year, are also departing. The team expresses gratitude to the staff and users for their support, noting that working on Dust2.se was not only a challenge but also an enjoyable experience.
What lies ahead for BetterCollective?
The closure of Dust2.se is a significant step, likely not the last in a series of measures by BetterCollective. While portals dedicated to esports in India, Denmark, and Brazil, as well as HLTV itself, remain unaffected, the stability of these projects is in question.
Source: Dust2.se
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