Robin G. Padilla
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Iconic Dota 2 team TNC Predator makes a comeback after more than a year of hiatus
TNC is doing it! | Photo c/o TNC Pro Team - Dota2
The Filipino Pride is back online as TNC Predator announced today their return to the Dota 2 pro scene.
In their Official Facebook page, the team needed no teasers or special introductions as they also unveiled their comeback roster.
Former TNC mainstay and offlaner-turned-support Carlo "Kuku" Palad will lead the team composing of former teammate in Blacklist Rivalry Jinn "Palos" Lamatao (carry), along with Yuri "Yowe" Pacaña (mid), Joshua "Kokz" Maraño (offlane), and John "Jing" Duyan (support).
TNC Predator first gained renown in The International 2016 when they beat the tournament favorites OG in a stunning sweep, 2-0.
Kuku was part of TNC back then and made his TI debut in an iconic fashion against a European powerhouse team.
TNC has yet to announce their entry in upcoming qualifiers for a possibility of a slot in The International 2024, which will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark in September.
They were last seen during the Asia Pacific Predator League 2022, where they lost to another Filipino team, Execration (XctN).