Dota 2 news:
From exile, I emerge!
We celebrate Happy Bear Pun Week a day earlier as Lone Druid joins Dota 2′s cast of heroes. Community things: It’s Gosu’s Monthly Madness tournament finals are tomorrow, March 29th. You don’t want to miss this, we hear it could b...
We celebrate Happy Bear Pun Week a day earlier as Lone Druid joins Dota 2′s cast of heroes. Community things: It’s Gosu’s Monthly Madness tournament finals are tomorrow, March 29th. You don’t want to miss this, we hear it could b...
29.03.2012 04:01:01
The trails will run red
Is there a full moon out? Because Lycan is on the prowl. One thing to check out in today’s update is the new Hero Performance Rating section in your Persona page. Your performance ratings show how well you play each hero compared to other players o...
Is there a full moon out? Because Lycan is on the prowl. One thing to check out in today’s update is the new Hero Performance Rating section in your Persona page. Your performance ratings show how well you play each hero compared to other players o...
23.03.2012 05:00:03
Come into my dominion!
Tonight you might want to sleep with your lights on because Shadow Demon has returned. In today’s update you will find your usual collection of fixes and new features including parity with Dota’s 6.74 release and the ability to share unit con...
Tonight you might want to sleep with your lights on because Shadow Demon has returned. In today’s update you will find your usual collection of fixes and new features including parity with Dota’s 6.74 release and the ability to share unit con...
16.03.2012 05:00:04
The shadow grows…
This week’s update is now available in the main Dota 2 client. You can find the changelog here. We’re changing the way we release updates once more and will be updating the Test Build on Wednesdays. It will then be promoted to the Dota 2 rel...
This week’s update is now available in the main Dota 2 client. You can find the changelog here. We’re changing the way we release updates once more and will be updating the Test Build on Wednesdays. It will then be promoted to the Dota 2 rel...
09.03.2012 03:47:59
Now your nightmare lasts forever.
Fear the dark, for you are in the presence of Bane. Today’s changelog is available here. We are looking forward to The Defense Grand Final this weekend, between Na’Vi and Quantic Gaming. Head over to joindota.com for more details and times....
Fear the dark, for you are in the presence of Bane. Today’s changelog is available here. We are looking forward to The Defense Grand Final this weekend, between Na’Vi and Quantic Gaming. Head over to joindota.com for more details and times....
02.03.2012 05:00:07
Evil dreams await!
Today’s update is now available in the new Dota 2 Test build. Everyone with access to Dota 2 should now see the Test build in their Steam Games Library. The changes in the Test build will remain there for a week, during which time we’ll be fix...
Today’s update is now available in the new Dota 2 Test build. Everyone with access to Dota 2 should now see the Test build in their Steam Games Library. The changes in the Test build will remain there for a week, during which time we’ll be fix...
24.02.2012 21:52:01
Next week: Cold Fusion
Bam! You didn’t think we’d make it this week but who’s laughing now! (Probably you since you just got a sweet new Dota 2 update). This might be our biggest update yet. Outworld Destroyer joins us this week, along with a ton of new featu...
Bam! You didn’t think we’d make it this week but who’s laughing now! (Probably you since you just got a sweet new Dota 2 update). This might be our biggest update yet. Outworld Destroyer joins us this week, along with a ton of new featu...
17.02.2012 05:00:03
You are our valentine
To show you how much we love you, and how much you are in our hearts, and how damn sorry we are for ruining Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d share with you the final concept designs for three upcoming heroes: Lone Druid, Lycan, and Shadow Demo...
To show you how much we love you, and how much you are in our hearts, and how damn sorry we are for ruining Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d share with you the final concept designs for three upcoming heroes: Lone Druid, Lycan, and Shadow Demo...
15.02.2012 05:00:04
It’s not you, it’s us!
Yep, we’ve done it again. There will not be an update today. Now, before you start a petition to get us all fired, let us tell you what is going on. You are probably aware that the number of people with access to Dota 2 is not equal to the size of t...
Yep, we’ve done it again. There will not be an update today. Now, before you start a petition to get us all fired, let us tell you what is going on. You are probably aware that the number of people with access to Dota 2 is not equal to the size of t...
10.02.2012 05:00:05
We got nothing (today)
We are working on a new update process that will allow us to build new features while minimizing the risk of destabilizing the game for everyone. To achieve this we are creating a new version of the game specifically for testing purposes. Everyone that ha...
We are working on a new update process that will allow us to build new features while minimizing the risk of destabilizing the game for everyone. To achieve this we are creating a new version of the game specifically for testing purposes. Everyone that ha...
03.02.2012 05:00:04
My bones ache for vengeance
Clinkz the Bone Fletcher has risen from his grave and from the looks of him, he looks a bit upset. We’ve been glued to our monitors watching the matches coming out of The Defense, make sure you stop by and check them out. Next week we will change ...
Clinkz the Bone Fletcher has risen from his grave and from the looks of him, he looks a bit upset. We’ve been glued to our monitors watching the matches coming out of The Defense, make sure you stop by and check them out. Next week we will change ...
27.01.2012 05:00:09
So begins a new age of knowledge
This week we welcome the return of one of Dota’s most versatile heroes: Invoker! In addition to the usual set of fixes and additions, this update also enables your Dota Profile page, which you can reach by clicking on your name in the mini-profile....
This week we welcome the return of one of Dota’s most versatile heroes: Invoker! In addition to the usual set of fixes and additions, this update also enables your Dota Profile page, which you can reach by clicking on your name in the mini-profile....
20.01.2012 05:00:02
A hush falls on the battlefield.
We now return to your regularly scheduled programming, starting with the longest changelist we’ve ever composed. If you were to stack all the text in this changelog it would reach the Mad Moon and back. First things first: Spirit Breaker and Silence...
We now return to your regularly scheduled programming, starting with the longest changelist we’ve ever composed. If you were to stack all the text in this changelog it would reach the Mad Moon and back. First things first: Spirit Breaker and Silence...
13.01.2012 05:00:02
I come to collect
Today’s update had a contract on it’s head, and Gondar was happy to claim it. As always, you can find today’s change log here. Our favorite addition is the broadcasting of spectator numbers to players in a game – a great way to ma...
Today’s update had a contract on it’s head, and Gondar was happy to claim it. As always, you can find today’s change log here. Our favorite addition is the broadcasting of spectator numbers to players in a game – a great way to ma...
21.12.2011 21:24:01
My hibernation ends
After a long slumber, Ulfsaar the Warrior joins the carnage once more. One cool new feature found in today’s update is the Suggested Item Editor. With it you can now customize your item builds while you play, and they will be available wherever yo...
After a long slumber, Ulfsaar the Warrior joins the carnage once more. One cool new feature found in today’s update is the Suggested Item Editor. With it you can now customize your item builds while you play, and they will be available wherever yo...
16.12.2011 05:00:07
You brought me back?
Powerful necromancy was required to bring our latest hero, Krobelus the Death Prophet, back from the grave. Among the usual fixes and changes found in today’s update, you will also find Radiant’s new Ancient destruction and a new loading proc...
Powerful necromancy was required to bring our latest hero, Krobelus the Death Prophet, back from the grave. Among the usual fixes and changes found in today’s update, you will also find Radiant’s new Ancient destruction and a new loading proc...
09.12.2011 05:00:04
Unleashed At Last!
N’aix, the Lifestealer joins us in today’s update. He’s the one hero capable of hiding inside your own allied heroes and jumping out for a big surprise! In this update you will find various bug fixes, including the infinite wild axes th...
N’aix, the Lifestealer joins us in today’s update. He’s the one hero capable of hiding inside your own allied heroes and jumping out for a big surprise! In this update you will find various bug fixes, including the infinite wild axes th...
02.12.2011 05:00:05
Feast!
Thanksgiving is upon us, so we’re keeping this week’s update small. With so many Dota 2 tournaments cropping up lately we’ve been spending some time expanding our tournament features. Our latest update brings the first of these, adding s...
Thanksgiving is upon us, so we’re keeping this week’s update small. With so many Dota 2 tournaments cropping up lately we’ve been spending some time expanding our tournament features. Our latest update brings the first of these, adding s...
24.11.2011 05:00:02
I’m the brains! And I’m the brawn!
In Today’s update we welcome back the explosive duo of Alchemist and his Ogre companion. In community news, Cyber Sport Arena just announced their DotA 2 Star Championship. We’ve also been enjoying the art of Adam Beamish, who’s been ...
In Today’s update we welcome back the explosive duo of Alchemist and his Ogre companion. In community news, Cyber Sport Arena just announced their DotA 2 Star Championship. We’ve also been enjoying the art of Adam Beamish, who’s been ...
18.11.2011 05:00:04
That’s worth a bottle of rum!
One thing we’ve received a lot of feedback on is the Dota 2 spectator system. We thought it might be interesting to talk a bit about the thinking that led us to the current system, in the hopes that it might help you understand what we’re t...
One thing we’ve received a lot of feedback on is the Dota 2 spectator system. We thought it might be interesting to talk a bit about the thinking that led us to the current system, in the hopes that it might help you understand what we’re t...
11.11.2011 13:00:04
Twice the blood shall I shed!
First things first, today’s update introduces Bloodseeker and Kunkka. Have fun! This update also enables the practice bots. While they’re still a work in progress, they’re a great low-pressure tool for trying out new heroes and item bui...
First things first, today’s update introduces Bloodseeker and Kunkka. Have fun! This update also enables the practice bots. While they’re still a work in progress, they’re a great low-pressure tool for trying out new heroes and item bui...
11.11.2011 13:00:04
Steeled and tempered.
Dota is a game where it sometimes look like it’s impossible for your team to turn the match around, but the large number of variables in the game can often lead to cases where a team in that position still manages to win. If you talk to anyone who&#...
Dota is a game where it sometimes look like it’s impossible for your team to turn the match around, but the large number of variables in the game can often lead to cases where a team in that position still manages to win. If you talk to anyone who&#...
11.11.2011 13:00:04
I’ve been here the whole time
Today’s update adds everyone’s favorite invisible hero, Riki. That sound you hear is everyone scrabbling to find the shop’s hotkey combo for buying Gems of True Sight. Among a host of other additions, the practice bots will also buy the ...
Today’s update adds everyone’s favorite invisible hero, Riki. That sound you hear is everyone scrabbling to find the shop’s hotkey combo for buying Gems of True Sight. Among a host of other additions, the practice bots will also buy the ...
11.11.2011 13:00:04
Misery loves company
Now that you’ve got some practice against Riki, you’re ready to carry a gem against Broodmother. Who better to carry it than Skeleton King? And if you have a King, you need to have a Queen. We’ve also added the ability to Pause the game....
Now that you’ve got some practice against Riki, you’re ready to carry a gem against Broodmother. Who better to carry it than Skeleton King? And if you have a King, you need to have a Queen. We’ve also added the ability to Pause the game....
11.11.2011 13:00:04
Heat wave coming!
Today’s update adds Huskar, Batrider, and everyone’s favorite Twin-Headed Dragon, Jakiro. We’re continuing to experiment with community management features, so today we’re adding a commendation system, which allows you to commend ...
Today’s update adds Huskar, Batrider, and everyone’s favorite Twin-Headed Dragon, Jakiro. We’re continuing to experiment with community management features, so today we’re adding a commendation system, which allows you to commend ...
11.11.2011 13:00:04