Dados da Steam coletados em 15/11/2026 13:08 · 301 amostras de jogadores no banco. Projeto independente, sem ligação com a Valve.
Jogadores
Quando o jogo tem mais gente
Mais cheio: sex às 13h (983.390 em média) · mais vazio: sáb às 22h (451.895)
Média de jogadores por dia da semana e hora (horário de Brasília), com 4 dias de coleta nas últimas 4 semanas. Quanto mais forte a cor, mais gente. Fica mais preciso a cada semana.
Mídia
Usuários da Steam
Imprensa
- 9.5/10
“Uma obra-prima moderna multijogadora”
- 9.4/10
“Quando se começa a aprender os segredos, descobre-se que as diversas formas de se jogar são inigualáveis, mesmo por outros jogos do gênero.”
- 90/100
“Dota 2 talvez seja o único jogo competitivo gratuito para jogar cuja jogabilidade não é afetada pela forma de monetização.”
- Site oficial
- Tempo para zerar (HowLongToBeat)média de horas até terminar a história e até 100%
Tem português do Brasil: interface.
| Idioma | Interface | Legendas | Áudio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Português (Brasil) | ✓ | — | — |
| Inglês | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Alemão | ✓ | — | — |
| Búlgaro | ✓ | — | — |
| Chinês simplificado | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Chinês tradicional | ✓ | — | — |
| Coreano | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Dinamarquês | ✓ | — | — |
| Espanhol (América Latina) | ✓ | — | — |
| Espanhol (Espanha) | ✓ | — | — |
| Finlandês | ✓ | — | — |
| Francês | ✓ | — | — |
| Grego | ✓ | — | — |
| Holandês | ✓ | — | — |
| Húngaro | ✓ | — | — |
| Italiano | ✓ | — | — |
| Japonês | ✓ | — | — |
| Norueguês | ✓ | — | — |
| Polonês | ✓ | — | — |
| Português (Portugal) | ✓ | — | — |
| Romeno | ✓ | — | — |
| Russo | ✓ | — | — |
| Sueco | ✓ | — | — |
| Tailandês | ✓ | — | — |
| Tcheco | ✓ | — | — |
| Turco | ✓ | — | — |
| Ucraniano | ✓ | — | — |
| Vietnamita | ✓ | — | — |
Mínimos
- Sistema Operativo *
- Windows 7 ou mais recente
- Processador
- Dual core da Intel ou da AMD com 2,8 GHz
- Memória
- 4 GB de RAM
- Placa gráfica
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600
- DirectX
- Versão 11
- Rede
- Ligação à Internet de banda larga
- Espaço no disco
- Requer 60 GB de espaço livre
- Placa de som
- Compatível com DirectX
Preço em cada país
| País | Preço atual | Preço cheio | Desconto | Em reais | vs Brasil | Menor visto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jogo gratuito · não tem preço na Steam, em nenhum país. Os itens pagos dele, quando existem, aparecem na aba DLCs. | ||||||
Do mais barato ao mais caro em reais, pela cotação do dia (só para comparar: o preço cobrado é o da moeda local).
Histórico de preço
Todas as mudanças de preço
| Visto em | País | Preço | Preço cheio | Desconto | Em reais |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jogo gratuito · não tem preço na Steam, em nenhum país. Os itens pagos dele, quando existem, aparecem na aba DLCs. | |||||
Uma linha nova aparece sempre que o preço muda. A linha em destaque é o preço atual de cada país. Valores em reais pela cotação do dia (14/11), só para comparar: o preço cobrado é o da moeda local. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Edições e pacotes
As edições e pacotes aparecem depois da próxima coleta.
DLCs · preços no Brasil
The Dota 2 Official SoundtrackApp ID 1241930 · 11 fev. 2020R$ 33,99
The Dota 2 Remixes EPApp ID 652720 · 11 fev. 2020Gratuito
Cartas colecionáveis · cartas, laminadas e insígnias
- SupportNível 1 · 100 XPInsígnia ↗
- DisablerNível 2 · 200 XPInsígnia ↗
- JunglerNível 3 · 300 XPInsígnia ↗
- InitiatorNível 4 · 400 XPInsígnia ↗
- GankerNível 5 · 500 XPInsígnia ↗
- Hard CarryLaminada · Nível 1 · 100 XPInsígnia ↗
Preços do Mercado da Comunidade (menor oferta, em dólar, convertida para reais pela cotação do dia). Clique na imagem para ampliar (setas passam de uma carta para outra). Atualizado em 15/11/2026 09:25.
Itens de perfil · fundos, emoticons e loja de pontos
Fundos de perfil · 9
- Dota Ancients≈ R$ 0,40Mercado ↗
- Tidehunter≈ R$ 0,40500 pontosMercado ↗
- Vengeful Spirit≈ R$ 0,40500 pontosMercado ↗
- Ancestrais do Dota500 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Crystal Maiden e Lina500 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Crystal Maiden & LinaRara≈ R$ 0,40Mercado ↗
- Dragão500 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- DragonIncomum≈ R$ 0,40Mercado ↗
- Noite Estrelada2.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
Fundos do miniperfil · 1
- Noite Estrelada (Miniperfil)2.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
Avatares animados · 120
- Abaddon3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Alchemist3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Ancient Apparition3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Anti-Mage3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Arc Warden3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Axe3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Bane3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Batrider3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Beastmaster3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Bloodseeker3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Bounty Hunter3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Brewmaster3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Bristleback3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Broodmother3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Centaur Warrunner3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Chaos Knight3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Chen3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Clinkz3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Clockwerk3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Crystal Maiden3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Dark Seer3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Dark Willow3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Dazzle3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Death Prophet3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Disruptor3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Doom3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Dragon Knight3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Drow Ranger3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Earth Spirit3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Earthshaker3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Elder Titan3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Ember Spirit3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Enchantress3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Enigma3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Faceless Void3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Grimstroke3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Gyrocopter3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Hoodwink3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Huskar3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Invoker3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Io3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Jakiro3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Juggernaut3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Keeper of the Light3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Kunkka3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Legion Commander3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Leshrac3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Lich3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Lifestealer3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Lina3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Lion3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Lone Druid3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Luna3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Lycan3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Magnus3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Marte3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Medusa3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Meepo3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Mirana3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Monkey King3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Morphling3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Naga Siren3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Nature's Prophet3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Necrolyte3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Night Stalker3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Nyx Assassin3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Ogre Magi3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Omniknight3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Oracle3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Outworld Destroyer3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Pangolier3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Phantom Assassin3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Phantom Lancer3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Phoenix3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Puck3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Pudge3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Pugna3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Queen of Pain3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Razor3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Riki3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Rubick3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Sand King3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Shadow Demon3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Shadow Fiend3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Shadow Shaman3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Silencer3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Skywrath Mage3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Slardar3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Slark3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Snapfire3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Sniper3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Spectre3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Spirit Breaker3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Storm Spirit3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Sven3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Techies3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Templar Assassin3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Terrorblade3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Tidehunter3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Timbersaw3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Tinker3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Tiny3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Treant Protector3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Troll Warlord3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Tusk3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Underlord3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Undying3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Ursa3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Vengeful Spirit3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Venomancer3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Viper3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Visage3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Void Spirit3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Warlock3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Weaver3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Windranger3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Winter Wyvern3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Witch Doctor3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Wraith King3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Zeus3.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
Molduras de avatar · 1
- Aghanim (Moldura)2.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
Emoticons · 10
- :d2antimage:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2axe:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2bloodseeker:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2brewmaster:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2invoker:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2lonedruid:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2naturesprophet:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2rubick:≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2puck:Rara≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
- :d2tidehunter:Incomum≈ R$ 0,40100 pontosMercado ↗
Figurinhas animadas · 6
- Aceno do Storm Spirit1.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Crystal Maiden Chocada1.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Dark Willow Dançarina1.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Death Prophet Triste1.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Lycan Furioso1.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
- Ursa Feliz1.000 pontosLoja de pontos ↗
Fundos e emoticons que caem das cartas (preço do Mercado, convertido para reais) e itens da loja de pontos da Steam (custo em pontos). Clique na imagem para ampliar. Atualizado em 15/11/2026 09:25.
Conquistas · percentual global de jogadores
Este jogo não tem conquistas, ou elas ainda não foram coletadas.
Evolução da nota · análises positivas mês a mês
Quedas fortes (círculo vermelho; podem ser ataques de avaliações ou atualizações polêmicas): jul/2017 — 64% (vinha de 86%, 16.994 análises).
Linha: % de análises positivas de cada mês (cor pela nota: azul 70%+, amarelo 40–69%, vermelho abaixo). Barras: quantas análises o mês teve. Passe o mouse para ver os números. Fonte: histórico de análises da loja da Steam, atualizado em 15/11/2026 09:25.
Comentários dos jogadores · análises da Steam
- ▲ Recomenda1616,8 h jogadas ao escrever17 jan. 2026
Recomendo o jogo, porém, não percam muito tempo da sua vida aqui, tal como eu fiz. Com minhas horas de DOTA2 em estudos daria para passar em um concurso público top e ser bem mais feliz na vida real.
- ▲ Recomenda1,0 h jogadas ao escrever25 jul. 2026
baixei o game. não entendi nada do menu, apertei play na partida, não entendi nada do que tava acontecendo.10/10
- ▲ Recomenda18003,9 h jogadas ao escrever6 dez. 2025
Após 18 mil horas em Dota 2, cheguei à conclusão de que este jogo é, na verdade, um experimento filosófico disfarçado de MOBA. Você entra pensando que vai aprender sobre heróis, itens e rotas; sai aprendendo sobre paciência, ego, destino e, principalmente, sobre a capacidade humana de culpar o suporte.
Alcançar o rank máximo não me trouxe iluminação, mas trouxe algo parecido: a consciência de que a vida, assim como Dota, é uma sequência infinita de decisões mal calculadas, conversas mal interpretadas e, ocasionalmente, momentos brilhantes que fazem tudo valer a pena.
Dota me ensinou que o universo é caótico e indiferente. Você pode fazer tudo certo e ainda assim perder, e está tudo bem. A lição é continuar, ajustar-se, e tentar não tiltar em público (ou na vida, se possível).
Também aprendi que embora eu não possa controlar o que meus companheiros falam, posso controlar minhas reações. Às vezes a maior vitória não é ganhar a partida, mas manter a sanidade. Isso vale para o mundo real.
No fundo, Dota é um diálogo constante entre você e o próprio destino. Uma metáfora moderna da existência:
Você acha que tem controle. O jogo gentilmente te lembra que não.
Mas entre o caos, as derrotas filosóficas e as vitórias que parecem intervenção divina, há uma estranha sensação de sentido. Como se cada partida deixasse um pequeno aprendizado sobre estratégia, convivência, humildade ou simplesmente sobre a arte milenar de rir para não chorar.
Hoje percebo que Dota 2 não moldou apenas minha habilidade mecânica, mas também minha visão de mundo. Se a vida fosse um MOBA, eu certamente já teria usado o buyback algumas vezes e talvez ainda estivesse discutindo com o midlaner. - ▲ Recomenda1999,7 h jogadas ao escrever20 jul. 2026
é um jogo composto por players extremamente amigáveis, ninguem se xinga, ninguem trola, ninguem começa a quebrar os itens porq voce pegou. runa do mid, os hcs e os suports sao otimos, e ninguem deixa de fazer a funçao, o jogo nao te coloca com argentinos, nunca tive problemas com queda de servidor, nao existe desbalanceamento entre herois, o matchmaking nao te pune por voce jogar muito melhor que os outros arrombados acéfalos que compoem seu time, e eu nao odeio quem fez esse jogo
- ▲ Recomenda12218,5 h jogadas ao escrever22 mar. 2026
Eu coleciono arrependimentos em minha vida, mas sem duvidas, entrar nesse jogo foi o maior deles.
- ▼ Não recomenda1127,8 h jogadas ao escrever21 mai. 2026
Dota 2 já foi um dos jogos competitivos mais respeitados do mundo. Mecânicas profundas, partidas imprevisíveis e um cenário profissional gigantesco fizeram o jogo virar referência no gênero MOBA. Mas existe um problema que há anos corrói a experiência de quem joga: a comunidade tóxica.
Entrar em uma partida muitas vezes parece menos um jogo em equipe e mais um teste de resistência psicológica. Insultos gratuitos, jogadores desistindo aos cinco minutos, spam de chat, gente sabotando a própria partida por birra e um elitismo absurdo transformaram algo que deveria ser divertido em um ambiente cansativo e hostil. O erro mais simples vira motivo para humilhação pública. Quem está aprendendo é tratado como lixo. Quem tenta jogar casualmente é acusado de “arruinar” a partida. E quem responde acaba entrando no mesmo ciclo de agressividade.
O pior é que isso não afeta só o humor dos jogadores afeta diretamente a sobrevivência do jogo. Novatos entram, sofrem uma enxurrada de toxicidade e simplesmente nunca mais voltam. Amigos recomendam o jogo, mas avisam antes: “desliga o chat”. Isso já mostra o tamanho do problema. Um jogo que depende de cooperação não consegue crescer quando a própria comunidade afasta qualquer pessoa nova.
Enquanto outros jogos competitivos tentam modernizar sistemas sociais, melhorar punições e incentivar interação saudável, Valve parece incapaz de controlar o ambiente que se formou ao redor de Dota 2. O resultado é um jogo cada vez mais fechado numa bolha de veteranos frustrados, onde muita gente continua jogando mais por vício e hábito do que por diversão genuína.
E isso ajuda a explicar o declínio do jogo. Não é falta de qualidade mecânica. Não é falta de conteúdo. É desgaste humano. Um jogo online vive da comunidade e quando a comunidade se torna conhecida por ser insuportável, agressiva e hostil, o público naturalmente vai embora. Ninguém quer gastar horas do próprio dia sendo xingado por desconhecidos por causa de uma partida ranqueada. - ▼ Não recomenda5607,1 h jogadas ao escrever22 abr. 2026
jogo perfeito pra qm nao tem problemas e estresse suficiente na vida, ou para pessoas q gostam de se autosabotar... fumar crack eh menos prejudicial
- ▼ Não recomenda5457,1 h jogadas ao escrever21 dez. 2025
O sistema de denúncias durante a partida arruinou o jogo, porque os jogadores o utilizam por qualquer motivo — seja algo que você fez que eles não gostaram, ou simplesmente por você ter caído num time com quatro amigos e ser o único solo, e os quatro te reportarem sem motivo. Jogar 5×5 sem comunicação não faz sentido.
- ▼ Não recomenda6212,6 h jogadas ao escrever16 mar. 2026
Um jogo de estratégia que exige bastante conhecimento, técnica e comunicação. Dentro disso, podemos concluir que o brasileiro não tem nenhum requisito mínimo para jogar.
- ▼ Não recomenda8555,6 h jogadas ao escrever27 jun. 2026
Nesse momento já joguei 8559 horas.. não recomendo que já jogo desde o dota 1 então mais de 20 anos nesse vicio!
- ▲ Recomenda1212,7 h jogadas ao escrever15 nov. 2026
Aqui e desde o dota 1 então sou suspeito pra falar kkkkkkkkkkk
- ▲ Recomenda38,5 h jogadas ao escrever14 nov. 2026
é um jogo padrão valve, cheio de problemas nas mecanicas dos bonecos, questão de counterpick, bots pra caralho e sistema de report infuncional bizarro, mas é ok
é substituível e melhor que o lol? não! aumentei 30kg em 6 meses jogando isso? sim! - ▲ Recomenda374,9 h jogadas ao escrever12 nov. 2026
eu nao subia de elo no lol vim pro dota sem saber nada aprendi amassei, fui amassado, vi nego fazendo coisas fora da fisica, descobrir que sao plays comum, jogo 10/10 mas toda partida vira filme
- ▲ Recomenda13595,4 h jogadas ao escrever12 nov. 2026
13602H PEDIDAS DE VIDA, MELHOR JOGO RECOMENDO A COMUNIDADE!!
1 acharam engraçadaVer na Steam - ▲ Recomenda5494,6 h jogadas ao escrever12 nov. 2026
Após mais de 5 mil horas nesse jogo, apenas te digo uma coisa: CHORO, GRITARIA E DESESPERO.
Análises mais úteis do último ano (positivas e negativas) e as mais recentes, em português e, quando faltam, em inglês. A Steam não tem nota neutra: cada análise recomenda ou não o jogo. Atualizado em 15/11/2026 09:25.
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Comunidade · estimativas do SteamSpy
Tags mais votadas pelos jogadores
Idiomas
Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Spanish - Latin America, Vietnamese
Estimativas do SteamSpy, atualizadas em 15/11/2026 09:25. Donos é uma faixa aproximada, não um número exato. O tempo de jogo só aparece quando o SteamSpy tem esse dado (hoje ele vem zerado para quase todos os jogos).
Últimas notícias e notas de atualização
| Data | Título |
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| 07/10/2026 | В Dota 2 вышла сокровищница Trove of Terror. Она принесла 19 косметических предметов, включая 15 наборов уровня Immortal и две арканы — для Drow Ranger и Tidehunter. Разработчики также добавили механику, снижающую риск неудачных открытий. Обе арканы гарантированно выпадут на 50-м сундуке, а на 12-м и 40-м игрок получит дополнительные награды — облики для Терзателя и Рошана. Одна сокровищница стоит 424 рубля. Кроме аркан, в набор вошли скины для Tiny, Marci, Treant Protector, Terrorblade, Oracle, Primal Beast, Ancient Apparition, Broodmother, Anti-Mage, Undying, Pudge и Death Prophet. Ранее, 15 сентября, в Dota 2 вышел патч 7.41f, где разработчики скорректировали баланс героев и предметов. |
| 06/10/2026 | Some time ago, a time now none of us can quite recall, we began to set our minds on matters of the monstrous. Our work has always concerned itself with the manufacture of frightening things, so there was no reason at that time for alarm. Until we began to fill a new treasure chest with item sets themed around eldritch and otherworldly designs. As each horrific creation took more defined shape, unsettling yet tantalizing inspirations took hold of us. Fantastical and Immortal glamours coalesced around each and every set; they grew more spellbinding, a vision that would remain, stuck fast in the mind's eye. Thoughts of monsters birthed thoughts of even more monstrous monsters. Our minds became gateways for greater abominations still, our hands became not our own. Soon our collection of new item sets numbered fifteen, eldritch abominations from the realm of nightmare all. We knew each thing was hideous. Not one of us could look away. Not one of us was content to stop there. To master horrors, we required greater horrors... We required ARCANA. Our first attempt summoned the haunting shape of a Drow Ranger Arcana long thought lost to the flow of time. By some trick of the mind, she can look as she once did or assume a grave-stalking new form. Our appetites remained unsatisfied. Our second attempt unleashed something none of us had ever seen, something that hungrily emerged from a bloodstained sea: the all-new Maw of the Megalodon Arcana for the creature called Tidehunter, arriving with a new model, a host of custom animations, effects, taunts, voice lines, and dragging a familiar-looking corpse that serves as one part security blanket and one part snack. A whisper in the darkness, instructing, teasing: "Should one master this Arcana's secrets, one would surely unlock all three of its shark-toothed designs." This Trove is a doorway to things we cannot explain, let alone understand. The more of these treasures that you open, the more your own minds shine out like beacons to things lurking beyond the limits of reason. Open enough treasures and you're guaranteed to attract the gaze of an all-seeing new Tormentor. Open a number more and you'll surely summon the face of eldritch terror itself, manifesting as an incomprehensible new design for Roshan. We must part now with one final revelation. Take it as a warning if you wish. We didn't make this treasure... It made itself. We thought we were creating something, but we were not. We were merely the conduit, unknowingly letting something into our world from the great dark beyond: The Trove of Terror — overflowing with a mind-bending number of Immortal item sets, one new and one returning Arcana, and brand-new Tormentor and Roshan appearances — available now. If you dare, all you need to do is launch Dota to learn more. |
| 15/09/2026 | Patch 7.41f is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, we've recently addressed the following issues:
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| 26/08/2026 | Congratulations to Team Spirit, Grand Champions at The International 2026. After enduring a challenging year, Team Spirit regained their ultimate form just in time to take a five-game Grand Finals slugfest and claim the Aegis of Champions in Shanghai. Spirit's Group Stage started strong, with 2-0 victories over both Xtreme Gaming and Aurora Gaming. They followed with 2-1 win over Team Liquid that put Spirit just one series win away from qualifying for the main stage. They wouldn't get it. Instead, they served as a stepping stone. First to Team Vision, who dropped Spirit in just two games to secure their own invite to the arena. Next, Nigma Galaxy followed suit, handing Spirit another 0-2 loss to snatch a spot on the main stage and force Spirit into elimination play. Their elimination-round opponent? A scrappy Team Resilience who, despite their lower spot in the standings, had clawed out at least one victory in every series they'd played. This round would be no different. Team Spirit took game one with ease, but Resilience rebounded to force a win-or-go-home game three. There, Team Resilience managed to keep pace for a while, until Spirit pulled away in the back half of the match to secure their spot at The International Main Event. The first obstacle at the arena would be the dangerous Iron Wing -- who'd already taken Group Stage series wins off three teams who'd reached the main stage. It wouldn't matter. Team Spirit clipped Iron Wing to send them spiraling into the Lower Bracket and eventual elimination. The next series wouldn't net Spirit the same results. Team Vision, the foe that had already denied them an easy path to the Playoffs, was waiting for them once more. And the result was mostly the same -- Spirit lost. This time 1-2. This time falling into the Lower Bracket, where Team Liquid was already waiting after eliminating last year's champions. Liquid had a stellar showing in the groups, dropping only one series. But that loss came to this same Team Spirit squad they were again facing, and now Team Spirit wouldn't concede even one game. Spirit flushed Liquid out of the tournament to begin an undefeated run through the Lower Bracket, next bouncing both BoomBoys and Team Yandex with 2-0 statements to reach the Grand Finals against -- who else -- Team Vision, the front-runners that had been blocking Spirit's path every step of the way. The team that had stopped Spirit from skipping the elimination round. That had dropped them into the Lower Bracket to fight for their lives. The team that hadn't lost a single series in Shanghai... was now the one thing standing between Team Spirit and the Aegis of Champions. Game one was Team Spirit all the way. They looked to be cruising to victory in game two as well, but Vision had other plans, clawing back to even the series at one game apiece. It seemed that Vision might steal the momentum by snatching game three, but Spirit held firm to retake the series lead 2-1, just one win away from the Aegis. Once again, Vision would deny them. Their steady play in game four left no room for doubt -- this series was bound for a winner-take-all game five. And it didn't disappoint. After an hour-long showdown that was still anyone's game until the very end, Team Spirit finally overcame the team that had tormented them throughout the tournament, claiming the Aegis of Champions and crowning themselves the very best Dota team in the world. Three-time winners Yatoro and Collapse, and two-time winner Larl now welcome their teammates not_me and rue into an immortal pantheon. As bearers of the ultimate symbol of victory, these names shall forever be inscribed upon the Aegis of Champions: 2026 - Team Spirit
Until Next TimeIf you missed any of the broadcast, or just want to rewatch some of the iconic plays, head over to the Dota 2 YouTube channel, where you'll find replays of the entire show. You can also find a collection of photos from the event over on the Dota 2 Instagram and even more hi-res shots on our Dota 2 flickr. As always, we'd like to thank all of the players, talent, and everyone in the Dota community for helping bring this global celebration to life. We've been honored to once again help shepherd this event to the stage, but it wouldn't be what it is without all of you. |
| 20/08/2026 | Valve honcho Gabe Newell recorded a video to kick off The International 2026, the latest edition of Valve's annual Dota 2 championship tournament, and as noticed by GamesRadar , the reaction to it is pleasingly wholesome... Read more. |
| 18/08/2026 | The sixteen best Dota teams in the world spent the last week battling through an intense Group Stage, and now only eight contenders remain. In a matter of hours Team Vision, Team Liquid, Nigma Galaxy, Team Falcons, BoomBoys, Team Spirit, Iron Wing, and Team Yandex will begin the final push to claim the Aegis of Champions as they all fight to be the last team standing at The International 2026. The double elimination bracket that will crown our champions kicks off at SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai on Thursday, August 20 and will culminate in a best-of-five Grand Finals on Sunday, August 23. We congratulate everyone who has made it this far, and we eagerly await the final test. Attending The InternationalIf you're heading to the arena in Shanghai to watch The International live, a flurry of activity awaits you. Check out some of the more important details below. ScheduleThe International pre-show begins each day at 9:30 AM China Standard Time. Things officially kick off with the Opening Ceremony at 10 AM on Thursday, and the first series is scheduled to start soon after. On the following days, matches will begin at 10 AM. Take in the full schedule of matches available here. Meet the TeamsEach day of the Main Event, fans will have the chance to attend meet and greets with teams and talent on the 2F Concourse of the arena. Fan participation will be determined by a random draw of eligible ticket holders who have purchased tickets prior to 5 PM the day before. Selected fans will be notified electronically — as well as on TV displays throughout the venue concourse. More information on slots and eligibility will be provided on site. Crimson Witness and Badge BindingAttendees should pick up their commemorative badges and event swag bags when they scan a digital ticket for their first entry into the venue. Remember to bind your badge to your Steam account to ensure you're eligible for Crimson Witness Treasure drops on the First Blood of each game at The International. Venue InformationTo help things run smoothly, here's a rundown of some venue details you should know:
The On-Site Secret ShopThe Secret Shop will operate in SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center from August 20 - 23, opening each day at 9:00am and closing after the first break of the last series of the day. Customers are welcome to purchase directly from on-site cashiers or use the Perfect World app to place an order for pick-up. On-Site ActivitiesIn addition to SecretLab and SteelSeries booths in the concourse, The International Players Jackets and Championship rings from all previous years will be on display. Plus, all fans are invited to leave their mark on the event by signing one of the graffiti walls. There will also be opportunities to take photos with cosplayers roaming the arena on Saturday and Sunday, and don't forget to check out the handmade embroidered Aegis of Champions on display throughout the event. Cosplay FinalistsDon't miss the best of this year's crop of Dota 2 cosplay, on display in the arena on August 23 before the Grand Finals. Watching The International OnlineEven if you can't make it to the arena, there are still a ton of options to catch all the action at The International. From Twitch to YouTube to Steam, The International will be streamed on multiple platforms in multiple languages. The Online Secret ShopFans interested in purchasing swag from this year's offerings are welcome to purchase online. We have two shops available, depending on which part of the world you're in. Fans located in China can purchase through https://wmsjdj.tmall.com/ and fans everywhere else can head over to https://pwrdesports.aliexpress.com/ to check it all out. |
| 11/08/2026 | It's the final countdown: Players and talent have landed, and all of the pieces are falling into place to make Shanghai the center of the Dota universe for the next two weeks. It's time to finish crafting your fantasy rosters, lock in your first round of predictions, and get ready to tune in because The International 2026 is almost underway. Whether you're looking to watch online, find Dota activities in Shanghai to keep you busy until streams start, or looking for merch you can wear while you're out in Shanghai waiting for games to start, we've got you covered below. The International Group StageSixteen teams have earned the right to compete for the Aegis of Champions in Shanghai, but only eight will face off in the main event. First, they must survive the gauntlet of the Swiss Format Group Stage. Group Stage games begin on Thursday, August 13 and wrap on Sunday, August 16. In that span, all sixteen teams will play best-of-three matches against other teams with the same overall series record. A fourth series win will earn a team an automatic berth at The International; a fourth loss will result in elimination. By end of play on Saturday, three teams will have secured spots in The International and three teams will have been eliminated. The ten remaining teams will face off in a special elimination round to decide the rest. Every single one of the five series on Sunday will send one team home and the other onward to the main event. The International Main EventOn Thursday, August 20, The International will move to SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center and open the doors to more than ten thousand fans. Four days of intense play through a double-elimination bracket will culminate in the Grand Finals on Sunday, August 23, and only then will the last team stand victorious and raise the Aegis of Champions. Tickets for the event are sold out, but there are tons of ways to watch online — and even a handful of special in-person opportunities available around the city of Shanghai. Tournament StreamsThere's nothing quite like watching the best Dota players in the world face off in a live event, and while life and accompanying biological imperatives can make it difficult to try and watch every single game live, here are all the links you'd need to make a glorious attempt. Chinese: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Stream D; Steam: All Streams; YouTube: All Streams English: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Stream D; Steam: All Streams; YouTube: All Streams Russian: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Stream D; Steam: All Streams; YouTube: All Streams Spanish: Twitch: Stream A, Stream B, Stream C, Stream D; Steam: All Streams; YouTube: All Streams; Facebook: All Streams Dota 2 Heroes Around ShanghaiFrom August 13 to August 18, multiple Dota heroes will descend upon iconic landmarks across Shanghai, with a giant Aegis of Champions making its grand debut. Meanwhile, several commercial districts have set up check-in spots for fans to visit and collect souvenirs. Check out the landmark details below or visit Perfect World's Shanghai Dota Tour site for a handy map. Dota Hero Landmark Locations:
The Secret ShopsIf you're looking to scope out this year's merchandise offerings, our partner stores are already online for both Chinese and international customers.
The Secret Shop will also operate in SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center from August 20 - 23, opening each day at 9:00am and closing after the first break of the last match series of the day. Customers are welcome to purchase directly from onsite cashiers or use the Perfect World app to place an order for pick-up. Community StreamsThe strength of Dota has always been its vibrant and passionate community. The International is an expression of that, both the in-person event and the many millions who participate online, those watching and those streaming. Speaking of which: As always, we welcome community streams of the event. There's more detail in the community stream FAQ, but to summarize: You have a lot of freedom in how to stream your TI commentary the way you and your viewers want as long as your stream is based on DotaTV and your own content, not on someone else's stream (including ours). Wrapping UpThere's obviously a lot going on already, but there's even more info about The International to come. We'll be back soon to provide more details about on-site events, badges, Crimson Witness drops and more as we move closer to the show. Until then, make sure to get those predictions in. We'll see you when groups start. |
| 30/07/2026 | {STEAM_CLAN_LOC_IMAGE}/3703047/5179a724ee3987b0b0dab399b9ef2eaba7b2abf4.png The International approaches and we've just released an update that includes predictions, fantasy, supporter bundles, and a chance to prove your skills and win new Immortals and unlock terrains. But that's not all. Today we're also releasing patch 7.41e. Even that's not everything, though. Dota is a complicated game, and while we greatly enjoy the creativity and diligence of the dedicated players who find intricate and absurd bugs, we also like *fixing* those bugs. So today we're also releasing the Summer Scrub, a huge collection of new features as well as fixes for gameplay and content bugs, ranging from Abaddon's taunt to Zeus's Dota Plus challenge. The list is too long for this post, so we made a whole page just to list all the changes. |
| 30/07/2026 | {STEAM_CLAN_LOC_IMAGE}/3703047/5c825b3d35627bfc4276c013745aa6fd4de935ea.png Nearly a year has passed since Team Falcons hoisted the Aegis of Champions as the final team standing in Hamburg. But that was last year's story, and the time has come to turn our thoughts to Shanghai and the crop of competitors who vie to write the tale of this year. All of their battles have brought them to the precipice. The International is just two weeks away. After a decisive month of intense qualifiers, dominant performances from prior champions, and upset victories from up-and-comers, all sixteen teams have earned their invitations to this year's International. Now it's time for us to extend an invitation to you. We've just released an update featuring this year's TI-themed activities and item bundles. Not sure what that means? Keep reading for a handy guide to all the different ways to participate so you can find the content that's most interesting to you.
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| 01/07/2026 | Over the past few days we've made various bug fixes and improvements: Dark Carnival
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| 26/06/2026 | At last, weeks of speculation and mystery can finally be put to bed: the Dota 2 Dark Carnival has begun. Valve's latest big event is here, and as many were hoping (myself included), it's a full-scale story campaign in a similar format to 2024's Crownfall. This time, the tale opens with Legion Commander and Hoodwink trapped on board a clanking circus train, imprisoned by the dastardly Ringmaster. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Dota 2's Dark Carnival has begun, with a huge story chapter and five automaton hero personas |
| 25/06/2026 | {STEAM_CLAN_LOC_IMAGE}/3703047/7942925df6ae43659acf60f2d2ff827461c02485.png Don't you hate it when you wake up in a prison car with no memory of how you got there and, worse, no way to escape, only to discover you've been captured by an evil puppet-man as part of some dark bargain with an ancient world-conquering evil? We've all been there. We're pulling back the curtain on the Dark Carnival, a new ongoing event in the Dota universe. This first part, "Midnight Run", lets you navigate Legion Commander and Hoodwink through a massive, fully-voiced Dota story featuring a spider-legged convoy of deadly robots, heartstopping secrets, and unique rewards. Today's update features five all-new Automaton Personas (mechanical reimaginings of classic Dota heroes with new animations, effects, icons, and more), 20 new hero sets (some in a brand new treasure, and some that can only be earned by exploring the map and story), and much more. There's a comic if you're the kind of person who likes backstory. But if, much like Legion Commander and Hoodwink themselves, you'd prefer to be thrown into the action without a lot of pesky memories of how you wound up in Ringmaster's prison train, the first stage of Midnight Run is now live in-game and free for all players. This is just the beginning: There are plenty of surprises in Midnight Run, and we're just getting started. |
| 25/06/2026 | Dota 2 has a new hero - or should that be an old one? It's tough to be sure. If you logged into the Valve MOBA this week, you might have been surprised to find that Axe, one of its longest-standing and most iconic faces, was completely absent from the roster. You couldn't play him, and his spot in the lineup was replaced by the sort of poster you might find asking for help finding a missing person. All of a sudden, however, Axe has returned, just as quickly as he left... but something's not quite right. Read the full story on PCGamesN: After mysteriously vanishing from the game, Dota 2's Axe has been 'replaced' by a fake |
| 20/06/2026 | Rumors of a new Dota 2 event called Dark Carnival have been swirling among the MOBA's community for several months, with the leading speculation being that Valve is preparing a new, large-scale feature in the vein of 2024's Crownfall. Lately, in-game signs have suggested that something, at least, is on the horizon, and now eager dataminers have dug out a fresh line in the game's code that doubles down on that promise. In response, Valve has promptly changed the wording, turning it into a direct call-out message instead. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Valve calls out Dota 2 dataminers desperate for Dark Carnival news: "Why are you guys reading our variable names?" |
| 05/06/2026 | Fresh Dota 2 patch notes have just dropped, and that means the meta will start to creak and shift under the weight of Valve's latest balance adjustments. There are some welcome changes in Dota 2 update 7.41d, along with a few that I'm sure people will question, and even a nice quality-of-life buff. The line that's got people talking, however, is a mysterious footnote for Axe that doesn't appear to have any current meaning. Is it a clue hinting at the next addition to the MOBA? My heart tells me yes. Read the full story on PCGamesN: A new Dota 2 update buffs Nature's Prophet and Arc Warden, but everyone's talking about a mysterious Axe 'change' |
| 04/06/2026 | Patch 7.41d is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, we've recently addressed the following issues:
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| 26/05/2026 |  In just a few short months, the finest Dota teams in the world will gather in Shanghai to battle for the Aegis of Champions in front of thousands of cheering fans. We've announced the official team invitations, and now we'd like to extend one to you. If you want to be one of those fans cheering live at the arena, it's time to get ready: ticket sales for The International 2026 kick off on June 10th at 2pm China Standard Time. The in-arena action runs from August 20 - 23 at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center, with two ticket options available: single-day tickets for any day, or two-day bundles covering Thursday/Friday and Saturday/Sunday. All seating this year will be assigned, with no General Admission options available. Ticket prices vary based on day and section, so check out the full chart of options below: {STEAM_CLAN_LOC_IMAGE}/3703047/eeda1e52cc7d32f4c0db01e2ed4f7ff409a95c4f.png There are two purchase paths this year: one for fans purchasing domestically within China, and another for purchasing internationally. China Domestic SalesChinese domestic ticket sales will be available through Damai or the Perfect World app, and will require a Chinese ID to complete any sale.Once ticket sales begin on June 10th at 2pm (China Standard Time), the first twenty minutes will serve as a priority purchase period for domestic tickets. During this period, purchases are restricted to active Dota players in China who have played at least ten games in within the last six months. (To be eligible for priority purchase, please verify your account status in advance by the end of Wednesday, June 3, 2026.) From 2:30pm (CST) onward, domestic tickets will be available for purchase to all Chinese customers. International SalesFor fans purchasing outside of China, ticket sales will commence on June 10th at 2:30pm (CST) via Trip.com.FAQHow does seating work?Tickets are purchased for a specific seating region (see chart above). After your purchase, you will be assigned a specific seat in the region you selected. All seats are assigned and reserved. There are no general admission tickets or seats. What is the ticket transfer policy? Tickets cannot be transferred, gifted, or resold. Tickets can only be used by the names for which they were purchased. What do I need to purchase tickets internationally? Trip.com requires an account and a valid passport for international ticket purchases. You can create your account and submit attendee documentation before tickets go on sale. Can I purchase tickets for my group? Yes, but note that the ticketing platforms limit each individual account to a maximum of two tickets per day. Multiple transactions may be required depending on the size of your group and how many days you wish to attend. As noted above, each attendee/ticket holder must have proper identification in order to complete the checkout process. Do I need to bring anything else besides my tickets to enter the event? Event entrance requires a valid photo ID matching the name on the ticket. What is the ticket refund policy? For China domestic ticket sales, please see the Damai refund policy. For international ticket sales, please see the Trip.com refund policy. |
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Throughout the year, Dota teams around the world battle to prove themselves worthy of direct invitation to The International — and a chance to compete for the Aegis of Champions on the world's biggest stage. Teams that secure invites can begin to focus on their final preparations, while the remaining contenders face one last chance to fight their way in. Direct InvitesWith less than three months until we raise the curtains on the big show, we’re excited to extend these seven teams invitations to Shanghai, China to compete in The International 2026:
Regional QualifiersThe seven teams above have already earned invitations, which means there are still nine slots available at TI, just waiting for the squads that can survive the crucible of Regional Qualifiers. This year, we've merged the Eastern and Western Europe qualifiers into one single European qualifier with four advancement slots. Check out the full schedule below.
Once qualifiers wrap up on June 28, we'll have the full tournament field decided, and the next stop is Shanghai. Group Stage kicks off August 13 - 16 with a three-day, five-round Swiss bracket, followed by five elimination matches played on Sunday. The eight remaining teams bring the competition into the arena August 20 - 23, where the Aegis of Champions awaits. |
| 07/05/2026 | New Dota 2 7.41c patch notes have arrived to shake up the meta once again, and Valve is bringing some of the most impactful heroes in line with targeted nerfs across the roster. We're still recovering from the grand shakeup of 7.41, which removed Facets from the game altogether, but it feels like the team is honing in on that balancing sweet spot once more. That doesn't mean it's resting easy, with 81 heroes receiving adjustments in the MOBA 's latest update. Here's what you need to watch out for first. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Dota 2 patch 7.41c is awful news for Batrider and Puck, and keeps Roshan under wraps RELATED LINKS: Beloved Dota 2 esports team Heroic has just disbanded, saying it's a "tough game to commercialize" The best Dota 2 options and settings Dota 2 patch 7.41b puts a stop to Meepo's reign of terror as Valve locks in its new meta |
| 06/05/2026 | Patch 7.41c is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, over the last few days we've addressed the following issues:
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| 05/05/2026 | Dota 2 esports is in an odd place. Once the premier sphere, it's been overtaken by the mammoth that is League of Legends - a beast that isn't showing any signs of slowing down. While Dota 2 remains huge in the East, its Western appeal has started to falter over the years, partly because it doesn't quite have the same content release cadence as other MOBAs , and partly because there's that big shiny thing called 'Deadlock' in the works. We've seen the legendary OG rip out its roster and start all over again, The International 2025's prize pool capped out at a mere $2,881,791 (for context, in 2021 it was $40,018,195), and now, Heroic has confirmed that it's leaving Dota 2 behind. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Beloved Dota 2 esports team Heroic has just disbanded, saying it's a "tough game to commercialize" RELATED LINKS: Dota 2 patch 7.41c is awful news for Batrider and Puck, and keeps Roshan under wraps The best Dota 2 options and settings Dota 2 patch 7.41b puts a stop to Meepo's reign of terror as Valve locks in its new meta |
| 04/05/2026 |  The International is getting closer. After many years, Dota's ultimate proving ground is returning to China and returning to August, which is now just a few short months away. In preparation, we've updated the registration process for any teams interested in participating in The International this year. All interested teams must sign up through the Dota pro team registration site. A manager must first register their team, and then each of the players must join individually. As part of team registration, a team representative must agree with the team participation agreement for this year's event. This agreement requires that teams and players abide by certain rules, including treating their players fairly and equally, and can be viewed during the registration process, as well as here. Teams must complete the registration process by 2pm PDT on Monday, May 18th to be eligible for a direct invitation to The International or any Regional Qualifier. We'll be back later this month with more details, including team invitations, qualifier details, and information on ticket sales. The final push to reach Dota's biggest stage is about to begin. |
| 01/05/2026 | OpenAI is now one of the world's most talked-about companies, and the ongoing legal spat between co-founders Elon Musk and Sam Altman has resulted in some truly juicy revelations around exactly what was going on in the firm's earliest years. One example: it turns out Gabe Newell gave the company over $20 million , and was the sole member of its "informal advisory board" in 2018... Read more. |
| 08/04/2026 | Big balance updates can often have long-reaching ramifications, and Dota 2 patch 7.41b is Valve's second follow-up to the massive overhaul that saw the removal of Facets from the MOBA . Since then we've seen the climax of the ESL One Birmingham tournament and had a little more time for the player base to figure out what's hot and what's not in the current meta. Among the changes, the new Dota 2 update delivers a much-needed nerf for Meepo, who has been particularly troublesome in the right hands of late. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Deadlock isn't a death sentence for Dota 2 - it's "a gateway," according to caster and ESL product manager 'Avo+' A huge new Dota 2 patch U-turns on one of Valve's biggest additions in years Valve is being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The accusation: "promoting illegal gambling through videogames." |
| 07/04/2026 | Patch 7.41b is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. |
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| 29/03/2026 | The Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham 2026 tournament reaches its grand conclusion today, and it's been an impressive showcase full of memorable stories and dramatic comebacks. The big news is the chaos created by Valve's decision to drop a gargantuan, game-changing Dota 2 patch on everyone's heads right before playoffs. Speaking to ESL product manager Álvaro 'Avo+' Sánchez Velasco ahead of the finals, I ask him about the impact of those changes, who his pick is to win, and whether he's worried about the looming shadow of Deadlock and its potential impact on the Dota 2 scene. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: A huge new Dota 2 patch U-turns on one of Valve's biggest additions in years Valve is being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The accusation: "promoting illegal gambling through videogames." Former Dota 2 pro is selling his TI championship ring on Ebay for some serious cash, but it's not because he's "desperate" |
| 27/03/2026 | Patch 7.41a is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, over the last few days we've addressed the following issues:
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| 25/03/2026 | As is tradition, Valve has just unleashed one of its biggest Dota 2 updates in a while right on the cusp of a major tournament climax. With the group stages of ESL One Birmingham 2026 drawing to a close today, and the playoffs running this weekend, the developer has dropped the fittingly massive Dota 2 patch 7.41 right on our heads. The removal of Facets, a dramatic overhaul to Innate abilities, new hero spells, more items, extra siege creeps, and map changes abound. This is a big one, so let's take a look at the main talking points. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Deadlock isn't a death sentence for Dota 2 - it's "a gateway," according to caster and ESL product manager 'Avo+' Valve is being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The accusation: "promoting illegal gambling through videogames." Former Dota 2 pro is selling his TI championship ring on Ebay for some serious cash, but it's not because he's "desperate" |
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Patch 7.41 is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, we've made the following improvements and bug fixes:
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