Certainly one of 9Pandas’ key gamers, RAMZES666, has departed the lineup forward of the 2024 season.
The pre-2024 season roster shuffle continues to be rolling as extra groups make modifications to their Dota 2 rosters. One of many groups which have been making the shuffle embody Jap Europe’s powerhouse, 9Pandas, who simply introduced the departure of its carry participant, Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev. This announcement got here per week after the departure of its offlaner, Matvey “MieRo`” Vasyunin.
RAMZES666’s ends his journey with 9Pandas
![After a year with 9Pandas, RAMZES666 will be exploring other opportunities.<br>(Photo via 9Pandas)](https://esports.gg/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fadmin.esports.gg%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2Framzes-in-9pandas-1024x682.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
After a yr with 9Pandas, RAMZES666 can be exploring different alternatives.(Picture by way of 9Pandas)
RAMZES666 is likely one of the most embellished CIS gamers, having gained 5 Majors and delivered two top-six The Worldwide finishes. The 24-year-old Russian skilled his superb days with Virtus.professional (2016-2019), although following the workforce’s disbandment, RAMZES666 confronted a interval of wrestle.
In early 2023, RAMZES666 discovered his footing once more and this time with 9Pandas (previously HellRaisers). The workforce fields a stable mixture of skilled veterans equivalent to Alexey “Solo” Berezin and new blood like Gleb “kiyotaka” Zyryanov.
At first, 9Pandas did not have too many expectations on their shoulders. Nevertheless, the workforce showcased an explosive debut on the ESL One Berlin Main, securing a 3rd place podium end. Followers began to imagine that they have been witnessing the rise of a brand new EEU juggernaut, however issues did not actually work out too effectively by the top of the yr.
![9Pandas achievements throughout 2023.<br>(Image via Liquipedia)](https://esports.gg/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fadmin.esports.gg%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2Fimage-52-1024x476.png&w=3840&q=75)
9Pandas achievements all through 2023.(Picture by way of Liquipedia)
9Pandas had constant achievements all through 2023 with a lot of its run ending within the prime 6. However the workforce wasn’t too secure – they might be extremely sturdy or they might be fumbling the bag onerous. And the workforce’s newest efficiency on the ESL One Kuala Lumpur appears to be the ultimate straw earlier than drastic modifications to the roster happen.
What’s subsequent for each events?
![9Pandas has now parted ways with RAMZES666 and MieRo.<br>(Photo via 9Pandas)](https://esports.gg/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fadmin.esports.gg%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2FNine-Pandas-2023-roster-1024x579.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
9Pandas has now parted methods with RAMZES666 and MieRo.(Picture by way of 9Pandas)
On the time of writing, 9Pandas is left with three gamers. The workforce’s roster now contains midlaner kiyotaka, place 4 Vladislav “Antares” Kertman, and captain Solo. Alternatively, RAMZES666 has but to reveal his plans for the 2024 season and which lineup he’ll partake in.