Esports is no longer a simple pastime for children or teenagers. In recent years, popular computer disciplines have been developing rapidly, and tournaments with large prize pools are being held. The world’s best players are already earning much more than most athletes in classical sports.
Fees in Dota 2
The world is changing rapidly. More recently, computer games were perceived by adults as a habitual waste of time that only interferes with study and work. But now we have proof that computer games bring a good income to those who seriously train and participate in Dota 2 and CS:GO tournaments. To understand how well Dota 2 and other genres are developing, let’s say that the total revenue from tournaments in 2019 exceeded $1 billion.
And who is the richest esports player now? (This is the name given to those players who take part in major competitions). Currently, the richest player is Dane Johan Sundstein, who has earned almost $7 million in total over his entire career in esports.
If we look at the ranking of the best esports players, we will see that even the tenth on the list, Lasse Urpalainen, earned $3.7 million for participating in various competitions. That is, the best Dota 2 players are definitely not deprived of money by the competition organizers. Tournament fees are growing, and winners, prize-winners, and ranked esports players are getting richer.
Prospects for Dota 2 professionals
They are good (prospects). Yes, Dota 2 is becoming popular among ordinary gamers. Small and large tournaments are organized everywhere. Teenagers dream of being in a team and competing in real tournaments.
Almost every player faces the question of whether to continue to develop further in the team or to return to “normal life”. This state can be compared to the lives of athletes. Only a small number of them reach the world level. The vast majority are content with regional tournaments within their country or territorial unit.
To understand your prospects, it is not enough to train within a team. Many successful players improve their technique on their own. That is, they play as if for fun, but at the same time they improve their skills and eliminate their shortcomings. You can reach the same level in different periods of time. Some people manage to do it in a few months, and others in a year or two.