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Introducing Largo and Patch 7.40
Dota is an ensemble cast, but keen observers looking through the collection of rogues, wizards, druids, and knights (not to mention two characters named "ranger") may have noticed the absence of that most maligned of he…
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The International 2026 Live Event Broadcast RFP and Broadcast License Requests
The International returns to Shanghai, China in August 2026, and we’d like to invite all companies interested in producing and distributing regional language broadcasts of The International 2026 to apply now. For the Li…
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I never thought I'd see Dota 2 and Monster Hunter in the same sentence, but the MOBA's biggest collab ever just dropped out of nowhere
Dota 2 used to be an absolute fiend for a good crossover. From Final Fantasy to Fallout, Deus Ex to Darkest Dungeon, Valve's hit MOBA has been inundated with cosmetic goods and iconic announcer packs over the years. Hea…
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Dota x Monster Hunter
It's open season on the world's most dangerous heroes, and you're just the hero we need to track them all down. We're happy to announce a massive Dota/ Monster Hunter crossover with new sets, new pets, a new in-game hun…
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Dota 2 Update - 10/09/2025
Since the 7.39e gameplay patch, we've addressed the following issues: Items on trade cooldown can no longer be listed on the Steam Market Removed separate "Market Cooldown" timer from item tooltips as it is no longer re…
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Collector's Cache Voting Open Now
No matter what else is happening in the world of Dota, the Community Workshop artists never stop dreaming up cool new item sets for all their favorite heroes. Which of course means the workshop is near-to-bursting with…
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7.39e Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.39e is out now and you can check out the patch notes here.
Patch notes - Dota 2
The International 2025 Grand Champions
Congratulations to Team Falcons, Grand Champions at The International 2025. After a year of mixed results, Team Falcons finally soared to the Aegis of Champions in Hamburg — by clawing, scrapping, and grinding through o…
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People "talk s**t" to Gabe Newell when he plays Dota 2, but he's okay with it
I consider myself pretty good at MOBAs . While my primary choice will always be League of Legends, I've played (and lost) a few Dota 2 games in my time, piloting heroes like Queen of Pain, Muerta, and Crystal Maiden to…
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Gabe Newell waxes poetic about his love for the Dota 2 community in a special message for The International: 'People talk s**t at me in chat' and tell him to uninstall the game on a weekly basis
The finals of The International 2025, the annual Dota 2 world championship tournament, are now underway, and to get things started on the right foot Valve boss Gabe Newell shared a special message with fans: After all t…
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The International 2025 Arrives
For four straight days, sixteen teams battled their way through an intense Road to the International: Playoffs. Now, Xtreme Gaming, BB Team, Team Tidebound, Heroic, Pvision, Nigma Galaxy, Tundra Esports, and Team Falcon…
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The International: Streams, Secret Shop, and More
Steam post imageRight now, millions of Dota players are already studiously constructing new Fantasy rosters, loyally repping favorite talent and player bundles, and endlessly serenading enemies and allies with the fresh…
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Dota 2 Update - 8/28/2025
We have added a Team Supporter's Club bundle for Yakutou Brothers, available for purchase now. As a reminder, 50% of all sales of Team, Talent, and Community bundles go to the contributor and 30% go to the prize pool of…
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Dota 2 Update - 08/22/2025
Over the last few days we've addressed the following issues: Fixed emoticons from previous fan content bundles that were supposed to be permanent being unavailable Fixed basic talent stickers all looking like a specific…
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The International: Bundles and Predictions
The International Team and Talent Bundles The International draws near: All sixteen teams are set to head to Germany, and we've just now announced the full on-screen talent roster in-game. Like Dota itself, The Internat…
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Dota 2 Update - 08/08/2025
Over the last few days we've addressed the following issues: Ctrl+Alt pinging enemy abilities or items will now display that the ability or item could be on cooldown Fixed an issue with quickbuy where, if a stackable it…
