Philippine entertainment and esports brand PlayTime has officially announced a major overhaul of its Dota 2 division, parting ways with its previous Southeast Asian lineup and signing the South American squad South America Rejects as its new competitive roster.
The newly acquired team, composed entirely of Peruvian players, previously competed under Brazilian esports organization paiN Gaming before continuing independently under the South America Rejects banner earlier this year. The roster remained active in the South American Dota 2 scene after paiN Gaming stepped away from the title despite initially returning to Dota 2 in 2026.
Industry observers view the move as a significant shift in PlayTime’s esports strategy, signaling the organization’s intention to strengthen its international competitiveness by investing in one of South America’s rising Dota 2 lineups.
Even before joining PlayTime, South America Rejects had already built momentum through several notable performances on the competitive circuit. The team secured strong finishes in multiple online tournaments, including a top-six placement at PGL Wallachia Season 8 and a championship run in DreamLeague Division 2 Season 4, which helped them qualify for DreamLeague Season 29.
The roster has already started competing under the PlayTime banner at the online Dota 2 tournament 1win Essence I, where the team successfully advanced to the playoff stage, giving fans an early glimpse of the organization’s new direction.
PlayTime’s previous lineup featured several recognizable Southeast Asian veterans, including Filipino players Raven, DJ, and Kuku. Despite the experience within the roster, the team struggled to achieve major international results throughout the season, ultimately leading the organization to pursue a complete rebuild.
The new PlayTime Dota 2 roster now consists of:
- Wits
- DarkMago
- Frank
- Scofield
- Elmisho
The coaching duties will continue to be handled by Juan “Vintage” Angulo, who remains with the lineup following the transition.
The signing also reflects the growing influence of South American Dota 2 within the global competitive scene. Over the past few years, organizations and teams from the region have steadily improved their international results, with South American squads becoming increasingly competitive at major global tournaments.
For PlayTime, the acquisition represents more than just a roster change. It marks an important step in expanding the brand’s esports presence beyond Southeast Asia while positioning itself within the rapidly evolving global Dota 2 ecosystem.
