Streamer Alexander Levin, known as Nix, responded to accusations that he artificially inflated his audience figures. He said representatives of the hosting platform inspected his account prior to The Streamer Awards 2025 and did not observe any unusually large spikes in viewership.

On December 11 at 17:15, Team Spirit recorded their second victory in the DreamLeague Season 27 competition, defeating Natus Vincere in their latest matchup.

Ruslana Berest, better known by her nickname DKLana and the manager of Team Spirit's Dota 2 roster, attended a CS:GO/CS2 major in Budapest for the first time and shared her impressions of the event. Her observations highlight how the scene and atmosphere at a CS major feel distinct from what she is used to in the Dota 2 world.