Formed in September 2012 around Dota veteran Yaroslav "NS" Kuznetsov, and featuring a mixture of well-known players and powerful newcomers, Virtus.Pro's new roster has quickly become one of the most powerful Dota teams in Europe. Their impressive track record includes a first place win at The Defense 3, taking second at The Premier League 3 as well as several prize-places in the StarLadder StarSeries Finals. Their action-packed playstyle has earned them a fervent fanbase throughout Russia and Ukraine, extending through Europe and beyond.