Team Liquid part ways with Ace after one season

Team Liquid have parted ways with Marcus "Ace" Christensen, bringing his time with the organization to an end after almost a full year.

Ace joined Liquid alongside longtime teammate Erik "tOfu" Engel in October 2025, with the pair making the move following the end of their time with Gaimin Gladiators.

The signing marked a significant change for both sides. Ace and tOfu had spent years on the opposite side of one of modern Dota 2's defining rivalries, repeatedly meeting Liquid in some of the biggest matches on the calendar. After years of battling Liquid, the pair instead became part of its next chapter.

Ace remained in his familiar offlane role, while tOfu moved from position 4 to position 5 and took over captaincy duties following Aydin "Insania" Sarkohi's retirement.

The rebuilt roster remained among the teams competing at the top level events throughout the season. Although the season was marked by ups and downs, they ultimately were granted a direct invite and returned to The International in 2026. Liquid's journey ended in 5th-6th place at the hands of Team Spirit.

Ace now departs less than a year after joining the team, while tOfu remains part of the Liquid roster for the time being.

Neither Ace nor Team Liquid have announced what comes next as his next destination is currently unknown and Liquid have yet to reveal who will take over the vacant offlane position heading into the new season.