Dota 2’s The International could leave the U.S. due to Trump’s travel ban

While the fate of President Donald Trump’s executive order barring immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries is still undecided, real companies are dealing with the potential fallout and chilling effect it may have on their business. One of those companies is the publisher responsible for Dota 2

Valve said that it has some concerns for its employees and the future of massive esports tournaments like Dota 2’s The International, which brings players from around the world to compete in a championship grand final in Seattle. During an extended conversation with journalists at its Bellevue headquarters, the gaming company pointed out that any additional difficulties in acquiring visas could force the company to consider moving an event like The International to a nation that is friendly to free movement of people.