Valve and Perfect World have made a big announcement today that has the Dota 2 community buzzing. They’re cracking down on players who have been interfering with fair competition in the Chinese Dota 2 Pro Circuit (DPC). And let me tell you, the list of banned players is long.

Knights and EHOME are two of the teams affected, with Knights being suspected of match-fixing and using cheats during official Dota 2 Pro Circuit games. But the inclusion of EHOME’s players has come as a surprise to many, and some are questioning the integrity of the entire Dota 2 Pro Circuit in China.

In total, 46 players have been banned, with 21 of them receiving permanent bans. That’s a lot of players out of the game. The bans apply to all events hosted by Valve and Perfect World, which is a major blow to those players’ careers.

Here’s the full list of banned players:

The decision by Valve and Perfect World to issue a joint statement announcing the bans has left the Dota 2 community in shock. The future of the game’s competitive scene in China is now in question, with many fans and players expressing their concerns. The controversies surrounding match-fixing and cheating have been a dark cloud hanging over the Chinese Dota 2 Pro Circuit for months now.

The absence of these banned players will undoubtedly have an impact on the Dota 2 Pro Circuit. Many of them are key members of teams competing in the Lower and Upper Divisions of the DPC, and their absence will be felt. Fans are left wondering what the future of the Chinese Dota 2 Pro Circuit will look like without these players and whether the bans will be enough to restore the integrity of the competitive scene.

The Dota 2 community is now left with many questions about the future of the game in China. The bans have sent a strong message that Valve and Perfect World are serious about maintaining fair competition in the Dota 2 Pro Circuit. Only time will tell whether the bans will have the desired effect, but for now, fans will be eagerly watching to see how the situation develops.