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Dota 2

Also known as DOTA, DOTA, Dota 2

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

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5 Jun 2026

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381,190

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v7.41d7.41d Gameplay Patch

Patch 7.41d is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, we've recently addressed the following issues: Fixed Greevils not spawning their equipped effects Fixed Earthshaker's Planetfall Arcana not…

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May 2026
The International 2026 Ticket SalesIn 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…Event1 change28d ago
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…1 changeBalancePatch notes28d ago
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 sha…v7.41c07 May 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: Fixed illusions not duplicating the correct level of neutral item enchantment…v7.41c60 changesFixBalanceStore06 May 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…05 May 2026
The International Team RegistrationThe 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 registrat…Event2 changesGameplay04 May 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…01 May 2026
April 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 o…v7.41b08 Apr 2026
Patch 7.41b is out now and you can check out the patch notes here.v7.41bPatch notes07 Apr 2026
March 2026
Over the past few days we've addressed the following issues: Fixed Meepo being able to create potions (and other stackable, nonshareable items) Fixed Meepo clones not benefitting Abyssal Blade or Disperser Fixed Meepo a…28 changesFixBalanceStore31 Mar 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 decis…29 Mar 2026

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The International 2026 Ticket SalesIn 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…Steam News28d ago
The International 2026 Invitations and QualifiersThroughout 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…Steam News28d ago
Dota 2 patch 7.41c is awful news for Batrider and Puck, and keeps Roshan under wrapsNew 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 sha…Steam News7 May 2026
7.41c Gameplay PatchPatch 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: Fixed illusions not duplicating the correct level of neutral item enchantment…Steam News6 May 2026
Beloved Dota 2 esports team Heroic has just disbanded, saying it's a "tough game to commercialize"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…Steam News5 May 2026
The International Team RegistrationThe 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 registrat…Steam News4 May 2026
Remember when OpenAI beat humans in Dota 2? Turns out that was partly thanks to when Elon Musk 'personally called [Satya] Nadella' to secure a load of discounted Microsoft computing powerOpenAI 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…Steam News1 May 2026
Dota 2 patch 7.41b puts a stop to Meepo's reign of terror as Valve locks in its new metaBig 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 o…Steam News8 Apr 2026

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