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Esports 14 September 2026 2 min read

gpk takes a break from competitive Dota 2

Danil "gpk" Skutin has announced a temporary break from professional Dota 2 due to mental and physical exhaustion.
Author: Имба
gpk takes a break from competitive Dota 2

Danil "gpk" Skutin has announced a break from professional Dota 2. After two long seasons, the player has decided to step away to focus on his recovery.

The primary reason behind the decision is mental and physical exhaustion. Following a demanding schedule over the past two seasons, the player intends to focus on his health and undergo medical check-ups. Danil "gpk" Skutin expects his hiatus to last until the New Year.

While stepping away from the competitive scene, the player does not plan to disappear from the spotlight entirely. He intends to stream various games from time to time during his break to maintain contact with his community while regaining his energy.

Crucially, Skutin clarified that this is a temporary hiatus rather than retirement. He expressed a clear intention to return to professional play once he has fully recovered. It remains unknown who will fill his position in the BetBoom Team roster during his absence. While rumors suggest Vitaliy "Save-" Melnik could move to the midlane to cover the vacancy, no official changes have been confirmed.

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