A new roster, but will mTw be able to defend their maiden title?

Not long ago, DreamHack announced Dota 2 as one of the games to be played at DHS. Today, more updates, including important qualifier information, as well as a list of invited teams has been released.

16 teams will play off at DreamHack's Vengeance Dota 2 cup, other than direct invites, 8 slots are up for grabs for the public; 4 through online qualification and 4 through the "Bring Your Own Computer" qualification.

DHS 12 Invited Teams

Na`Vi

mTw

EG

TBA

Quantic

CLG

mouz

TBA

The last two invites have already been sent out and organisers are awaiting final conformation. We will bring you updates as soon as it is released.

4 spots are also open through online qualification. Up to 32 teams will fight it out in a single-elimination best of 1 format up till the grand final, which will be best of 3. Do however note that travel costs are not covered by DreamHack organisers. Qualifier dates and times can be found below.

Qualifier 1 April 24, 19.00 CEST — Round 1-3 April 25, 19.00 CEST — Round 4-5 Registration opens: April 16, 20.00 CEST	Qualifier 2 April 28, 15.00 CEST — Round 1-5 Registration opens: April 26, 20.00 CEST
Qualifier 3 May 1, 19.00 CEST — Round 1-3 May 2, 19.00 CEST — Round 4-5 Registration opens: April 29, 20.00 CEST	Qualifier 4 May 5, 15.00 CEST — Round 1-5 Registration opens: May 3, 20.00 CEST

Interested teams are to return here at specified registration times for more information on how to sign up. Additionally, the BYOC qualifiers will be held on June 16th, more information to be released later.

Will Na`Vi once again reign LAN-supreme, or will Loda and co. win with home-ground advantage, or will mTw defend their title sucessfully? Stay tuned as GosuGamers brings you the latest regarding DreamHack Summer 2012.

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