skiter joins Aurora Gaming as new carry ahead of the 2026-27 Dota 2 season

Aurora Gaming revealed its latest roster changes, with the biggest move seeing Oliver “skiter” Lepko join as the team’s new carry and replace Egor “Nightfall” Grigorenko, one of the players from the recently disbanded Team Falcons.

The two-time TI-winning carry will debut with his new team at the upcoming PGL Wallachia Season 9. Aurora Gaming will also field Macedonian midlaner Igor “Stojkov” Stojkov as a stand-in for Rafli “Mikoto” Fathur Rahman, who will miss the tournament for personal reasons.

skiter as new carry for Aurora Gaming’s new Dota 2 roster

While it’s rare for people in the Dota 2 community to talk about skiter, he is undoubtedly one of the most efficient carries in the current pro scene. While playing for Team Falcons, he is known for his methodical mechanical skills and his ability to play his role excellently despite sharing the farming priorities with his position 2 and 3 teammates.

skiter claimed his first Aegis of Champions at The International 2022 with Tundra Esports, where he teamed up with fellow stars Neta “33” Shapira, Martin “Saksa” Sazdov, and Jingjun “Sneyking” Wu. He added a second Aegis to his collection at The International 2025, helping Team Falcons defeat Xtreme Gaming in the grand final.

With skiter becoming the first former Team Falcons player to join a new team, fans now have an interesting matchup to watch when he faces his former teammates, particularly Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak and Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf.

Aurora Gaming’s new lineup is difficult to predict, especially with Mikoto unavailable for now. One thing is certain, though: skiter will have to step into new shoes as he adjusts to his new teammates, particularly offlaner Chung “Ws” Wei Shen, whose playstyle differs greatly from ATF’s. While ATF is known for his aggressive, farming-heavy approach, Ws focuses more on creating plays and enabling his teammates.

What’s next for Nightfall?

Aurora Gaming mentioned that they did not officially part ways with Nightfall. Instead, the team moved him to the bench, meaning he remains technically part of the roster. This is a common approach for organizations that want to retain an outgoing player while he explores other opportunities. Aurora could also loan him to another team if an opportunity arises.

As for the rumors, take this with a grain of salt, but BC.Game Esports could be among the teams interested in Nightfall. The Counter-Strike organization is allegedly looking to enter the Dota 2 scene and build its own roster. However, there is still no official confirmation, so fans will have to wait for an announcement from either organization or Nightfall himself.