Next Gen answer the call to replace Fnatic in DAC 2017 SEA Qualifiers

Next Gen has slid into the DAC 2017 SEA Qualifiers, replacing Fnatic. The aspiring team from Vietnam will now compete in Group A and aim to be the one team of eight to advance to the DAC 2017 main event – taking place in Shanghai, China March 28 – April 4th. Next Generation will be square off against WG.Unity on February 3rd at 15:00 SGT/08:00 CET.

Next Gen has stepped up to the plate, answering the call to replace Fnatic in the DAC 2017 SEA Qualifiers.

Fnatic just recently announced that they would be withdrawing from the qualifiers as they continue to be plagued by the roster issues that have prevented them from registering for the Kiev Major season.

Assuming Fnatic’s place will mean that Next Generation will be assigned to Group A and face off against the Malaysian team WG.Unity for their first match.

The DAC 2017 SEA Qualifiers will begin on February 3rd, covering a span of 10 days. Eight teams will compete – only one team from the region will advance to the main event.

The DAC 2017 LAN will take place in Shanghai, China March 28 – April 4th. The base prize pool of $500,000 is expected to increase dramatically – especially considering how the last iteration of DAC in 2015 reached a staggering $3,057,519.

DAC 2017 regional qualifiers teams – SEA

• WG.Unity
• Faceless
• Next Gen
• TnC Pro
• Execration
• Signature.Trust
• Mineski
• RRQ

DAC 2017 regional qualifiers Groups SEA

Group A

• Team Faceless
• Signature.Trust
• Next Generation
• WG.Unity

Group B

• TnC Pro
• RRQ
• Mineski
• Execration

DAC 2017 regional qualifiers format

• February 3-13
• Eight teams
• Divided into two groups of four teams
• Best-of-three GSL format
• Top two teams in each group advance
• Double elimination
• Best-of-three series
• Winning team qualifies for main event

Next Gen

Next Gen 2015 after winning South eSports Championship

Next Gen is the first professional Dota 2 team with dedicated management body in Vietnam. The team was created in 2015, winning South eSports Championship shortly after in December 2015.

In the last year, Next Generation has had several higher profile appearances in the SEA region during the last year.

The team qualified for the Manila Major regional qualifiers – ultimately taking 5 – 10th place, as well as ROG MASTERS South East Asian Qualifier.

Next Generation never ended up competing in the main event of ROG MASTERS and was replaced by Execration as the team withdrew and opted to play in WESG 2016 Asia Pacific Finals but unfortunately were unable to attend due to visa issues.

Next Gen roster

Trần “SADBOY” Duy Anh
Trịnh “DifferentHeaven” Văn Thọ
Nguyễn “Datbebong” Thành Đạt
Vương “SeeL” Thiện Tài
Nguyễn “KL7” Hoàng Duy Khang