lorenof on the atmosphere within the Nigma Galaxy Dota 2 roster: “It’s such a calm, family-like atmosphere.”
Nigma Galaxy midlaner Artem “lorenof” Melnik spoke about the team’s atmosphere and how they spend their free time in an interview at The International 2026.
On the atmosphere within the team
I think they have more of a family-like atmosphere, I’d say, because they’ve known each other for a really long time. SumaiL, GH, and KuroKy have known each other for about 10 years, and OmaR is sort of part of that group too, so there’s a really relaxed, family-like atmosphere, I’d say, within the team.
On how he fit into the team
It’s fine, listen, I’ve hit it off with everyone, so it’s no big deal.
On relationships outside of Dota 2
It’s not strictly work-related—we hang out a lot, often go out to eat as a whole team, talk about life, and so on. I think we have a really laid-back atmosphere on the team.
Earlier, Nigma Galaxy offlaner Cedric “Davai” Dekmin announced that he had reconciled with former pro player Artur “Arteezy” Babaev at the afterparty for The International 2026 and stated that there are no longer any conflicts between them.
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