Team Spirit will not defend the Aegis at The International 2024

Team Spirit's run as reigning TI champions comes to an end

Team Spirit, the reigning The International champions, will not be defending their title at TI12. The team announced their decision on Oct. 19, citing a need to "step back" and "regroup."

Team Spirit's struggles since TI11

Team Spirit has struggled since their historic TI11 victory. The team finished 9th-12th at the Arlington Major and 13th-16th at the Riyadh Masters. They also failed to qualify for the Dota Pro Circuit Summer Tour Regional Finals.

Team Spirit's struggles have been attributed to a number of factors, including the team's lack of experience at the highest level of Dota 2. The team also made a number of roster changes in the offseason, which may have disrupted their chemistry.

Team Spirit's future

Team Spirit's decision to skip TI12 is a significant one. The team will now have a long break before the next DPC season begins. It is unclear what the future holds for Team Spirit, but they will undoubtedly be looking to return to their former glory.