Two star-studded all-Filipino Dota 2 teams are expected to vie for a spot for the 2024 Riyadh Masters in the Esports World Cup as Blacklist Rivalry unveiled its retooled roster and TNC Predator announced its return to the scene over the weekend.

Carlo “Kuku” Palad is set for a homecoming of sorts as he rejoined TNC Predator where he once a part of, particularly during its best days when they made the unexpectedly stellar run in The International 2016.

Joining Kuku at TNC are fellow returnee Yuri “Yowe” Pacana who also played for the team back in 2022. The Phoenix also tapped the services of carry Jinn Marrey “Palos” Lamatao along with John “Jing” Duyan and Joshua “Kokz” Marano.

Meanwhile, Blacklist Rivalry seemed to have finally moved forward from the controversy that marred their boot camps after their two biggest stars in Abed “Abed” Yusopp and Kim “Gabbi” Santos figured in an alleged fight.

The two remain with the team alongside fellow holdover Timothy “Tims” Randrup. Completing the squad are John "Natsumi-" Vargas and Jaunuel "Jaunuel" Arcilla.

Natsumi- has been around the Dota 2 scene having played for Polaris Esports, Boom Esports and Geek Fam while Jaunuel was most notable during his run with Fnatic in TI11.