The recent announcement of MOUZ’s re-entry into the Dota 2 scene has captured the attention of fans and pro players alike. However, this development has also resurfaced unresolved issues from the past, notably the claims made by renowned Dota 2 support player, Andreas “Cr1t” Nielsen.
Cr1t, who is currently playing for Team Falcons, has brought to light a decade-old salary dispute with MOUZ, shedding light on how MOUZ operated way back then.
MOUZ enters Dota 2 (Image credit: MOUZ)
MOUZ’s decade-long unpaid salary to Cr1t
During a live stream, Cr1t candidly shared his experience with his former team, mousesports (now known as MOUZ), highlighting that the organization has yet to settle his salary from his tenure with them nearly ten years ago.
“I used to play for mousesports, and they still owe me a salary from 10 years ago. They never paid me out. Isn’t that funny? And now, they’re back in Dota,” Cr1t remarked.
That said, he further clarified that the organization has undergone management changes, including new ownership, and doubted the feasibility of legal action due to the organization’s past financial troubles, which might have included bankruptcy.
Cr1t’s time in MOUZ
Cr1t‘s association with MOUZ was brief, spanning only three months from October 2013 to January 2014. Despite the short stint, the team, during that period, did not manage to make any significant impact in competitive Dota 2. The exact amount owed to Cr1t remains undisclosed, but it’s evident that MOUZ did not have a proper structure to accommodate players appropriately.
Andreas “Cr1t” Nielsen (Image credit: EPICENTER 2019)
MOUZ’s History in Dota 2 Esports
Unlike other esports games that MOUZ actively participates in, they have had quite a rough Dota 2 season throughout the years despite being one of the earliest esports orgs around.
They entered the Dota 2 scene in 2011 when Dota 2 itself was announced by Valve. Their first year was relatively insignificant, but it was the next year when the org started housing some notable Dota 2 players, such as Kuro “KuroKy” Salehi Takhasomi, Alaan “SexyBamboe” Faraj, Sivatheeban “1437” Sivanathapillai, Max “qojqva” Bröcker, Dominik “Black^” Reitmeier and Cr1t himself.
MOUZ’s First TI Debut
In 2014, MOUZ managed to qualify for its first International Championship. However, MOUZ remains a shaky esports squad that disbanded their roster in one too many instances throughout the 2011-2017 season.
Fast forward to 2024, which is 6 years since their last exit from Dota 2 esports, MOUZ once again tries to get in. Many in the Dota 2 community remain skeptical about MOUZ’s potential and longevity in the Dota 2 scene, considering their poor records.
A New Chapter: MOUZ’s Ambitious Return to Dota 2
In 2024, six years after their last departure from Dota 2 Esports, MOUZ has embarked on a new journey into the game, hopefully signaling a fresh start and a renewed commitment to achieving excellence.
While the team’s lineup features several new talents, the inclusion of Daniel “ImmortalFaith” Moza as coach is a testament to MOUZ’s strategic approach to their comeback. ImmortalFaith, renowned for his contributions to the Dota 2 community as a hero guide writer and his impressive track record as a coach for teams such as Vikin.gg and Nigma Galaxy, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
The Dota 2 community is watching closely as MOUZ navigates this new chapter. With a blend of fresh talent and experienced leadership, there is cautious optimism about what the future holds for MOUZ. MOUZ is currently participating in the Western Europe Closed Qualifier of PGL Wallachia Season 1, so catch them in action.
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