New Dota 2 update - flynnch:
Dota 2 Update - 10/09/2025
[p\]Since the 7.39e gameplay patch, we've addressed the following issues:[/p\]
- [p\]Items on trade cooldown can no longer be listed on the Steam Market[/p\][list\][_\][p\]Removed separate "Market Cooldown" timer from item tooltips as it is no longer relevant[/p\][/_\]
[/_\][_\][p\]Fixed people being able to find the server id of non-friends playing matches[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed relic progress displaying for the enemy team[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed server crash involving Helm of the Dominator[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed various interactions with ethereal state and debuff immunity[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed an issue where the number of charges for an ability could be displayed as "..."[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez base agility being unintentionally decreased[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez's Falcon Rush removing Parry[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed various issues for Kez's Aghanim's Scepter[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Ability Draft Fixes[/p\]
- [p\]Shadow Demon: Shadow Servant no longer spawns illusions from clones created with Wukong's Command[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Io: Spirits Aghanim's Scepter no longer passively creates spirits around clones created with Wukong's Command[/p\][/*\]
[/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a number of visual issues with the following Collector's Cache Vote sets[/p\]
- [p\]Pudge's "Pudgette"[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Arc Warden's "Splinter of the Primordial Origin"[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Centaur Warrunner's "Knight of the Lilies"[/p\][/*\]
[/*\][/list\]
Dota 2 Update - 10/09/2025
[p\]Since the 7.39e gameplay patch, we've addressed the following issues:[/p\]
- [p\]Items on trade cooldown can no longer be listed on the Steam Market[/p\][list\][_\][p\]Removed separate "Market Cooldown" timer from item tooltips as it is no longer relevant[/p\][/_\]
[/_\][_\][p\]Fixed people being able to find the server id of non-friends playing matches[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed relic progress displaying for the enemy team[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed server crash involving Helm of the Dominator[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed various interactions with ethereal state and debuff immunity[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed an issue where the number of charges for an ability could be displayed as "..."[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez base agility being unintentionally decreased[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez's Falcon Rush removing Parry[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed various issues for Kez's Aghanim's Scepter[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Ability Draft Fixes[/p\]
- [p\]Shadow Demon: Shadow Servant no longer spawns illusions from clones created with Wukong's Command[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Io: Spirits Aghanim's Scepter no longer passively creates spirits around clones created with Wukong's Command[/p\][/*\]
[/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a number of visual issues with the following Collector's Cache Vote sets[/p\]
- [p\]Pudge's "Pudgette"[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Arc Warden's "Splinter of the Primordial Origin"[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Centaur Warrunner's "Knight of the Lilies"[/p\][/*\]
[/*\][/list\]
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New Dota 2 update - Unicorn Princess:
Dota x Monster Hunter
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/98be0d0a60eca8edbad91ec0050918f83ea462e2.png"\][/img\]
[p\]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 hunt and crafting system, and of course monsters. (For everyone who thinks Dragon Knight turning into a dragon is awesome but would be more awesome if he turned into Rathalos instead, great news: Capcom was just as excited as we were to make this happen).[/p\]
[p\]There are six Monster Hunter-themed item sets to collect in all, each bringing a classic Monster Hunter armor set into the Dota world, and each with three craftable alternate versions. There's also a new Palico courier with craftable costumes, and even your very own pet Poogie with craftable outfits. Your Poogie will hang out in your base, waiting to give you love whenever you return (and, assuming he is house trained, not pooping on your base).[/p\]
[p\]The core version of each hero set is available to all Dota players for free, and can be crafted once you've harvested the necessary materials from hero hunts. In addition, the Hero Atlas will help you track your progress, explore hero lore, and gather dispatches from the farthest realms, penned by Axe's loyal scribe Goodkind.[/p\]
[p\]For those that want more, the Expedition Pack includes more of everything: usable Monster Hunter monsters (Rathalos for Dragon Knight and the Bullfango for Beastmaster), a Monster Hunter music pack and seasonal spray collection, and a bundle of crafting materials to get you started. Expedition Pack holders can also craft exclusive Poogie, Palico, and hero set variants with custom ambient and Immortal effects.[/p\]
[p\]The hunt is on, and will run for the next three months. Get i...
Dota x Monster Hunter
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/3703047/98be0d0a60eca8edbad91ec0050918f83ea462e2.png"\][/img\]
[p\]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 hunt and crafting system, and of course monsters. (For everyone who thinks Dragon Knight turning into a dragon is awesome but would be more awesome if he turned into Rathalos instead, great news: Capcom was just as excited as we were to make this happen).[/p\]
[p\]There are six Monster Hunter-themed item sets to collect in all, each bringing a classic Monster Hunter armor set into the Dota world, and each with three craftable alternate versions. There's also a new Palico courier with craftable costumes, and even your very own pet Poogie with craftable outfits. Your Poogie will hang out in your base, waiting to give you love whenever you return (and, assuming he is house trained, not pooping on your base).[/p\]
[p\]The core version of each hero set is available to all Dota players for free, and can be crafted once you've harvested the necessary materials from hero hunts. In addition, the Hero Atlas will help you track your progress, explore hero lore, and gather dispatches from the farthest realms, penned by Axe's loyal scribe Goodkind.[/p\]
[p\]For those that want more, the Expedition Pack includes more of everything: usable Monster Hunter monsters (Rathalos for Dragon Knight and the Bullfango for Beastmaster), a Monster Hunter music pack and seasonal spray collection, and a bundle of crafting materials to get you started. Expedition Pack holders can also craft exclusive Poogie, Palico, and hero set variants with custom ambient and Immortal effects.[/p\]
[p\]The hunt is on, and will run for the next three months. Get i...
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Steam :: Dota 2 :: 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 hunt and crafting system, and of course…
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New Dota 2 update - kyled:
Introducing Largo and Patch 7.40
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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 hero classes: the bard. At least, up until now.
Introducing Dota's newest hero: Largo, the bard.
Unlike bards with your traditional bard powers (singing about current events and chord changes), Largo is the shamanic head of the bardmonk order. He tailors every song to his exact circumstances, raising his allies' spirits or, if necessary, their foot speed as they run toward battle (or away). As a frog, his prehensile tongue has, shall we say, all kinds of tricks. You can read a little about his past, or you can help explore his future in Dota right now.
Today's update also includes gameplay patch 7.40. (As is tradition, the patch notes are too long to fit in this blog, so we made a whole site to hold them and show some highlights.)
Largo is taking over the main menu in Dota for a bit, but the Monster Hunter event is still ongoing and there's plenty of time left to craft whatever you're working towards. Since it's the holidays, we're putting the Dota 2 x Monster Hunter Expedition Pack on sale and granting everyone who owned it already a special early-purchase voucher material bundle. On top of that, we're giving everyone who logs in over the holidays a free bundle of crafting materials. Happy hunting!
Speaking of holiday festivities, some of the usual shenanigans have made their reappearance, reminding us all of the true spirit of th...
Introducing Largo and Patch 7.40
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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 hero classes: the bard. At least, up until now.
Introducing Dota's newest hero: Largo, the bard.
Unlike bards with your traditional bard powers (singing about current events and chord changes), Largo is the shamanic head of the bardmonk order. He tailors every song to his exact circumstances, raising his allies' spirits or, if necessary, their foot speed as they run toward battle (or away). As a frog, his prehensile tongue has, shall we say, all kinds of tricks. You can read a little about his past, or you can help explore his future in Dota right now.
Today's update also includes gameplay patch 7.40. (As is tradition, the patch notes are too long to fit in this blog, so we made a whole site to hold them and show some highlights.)
Largo is taking over the main menu in Dota for a bit, but the Monster Hunter event is still ongoing and there's plenty of time left to craft whatever you're working towards. Since it's the holidays, we're putting the Dota 2 x Monster Hunter Expedition Pack on sale and granting everyone who owned it already a special early-purchase voucher material bundle. On top of that, we're giving everyone who logs in over the holidays a free bundle of crafting materials. Happy hunting!
Speaking of holiday festivities, some of the usual shenanigans have made their reappearance, reminding us all of the true spirit of th...
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Steam :: Dota 2 :: 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 hero classes: the bard. At least, up until…
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New Dota 2 update - flynnch:
7.40b Gameplay Patch
[p\]Patch 7.40b 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:
[/p\]
- [p\]Fixed Dota+ Talent Pickrates and Winrates not properly aggregating[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed "Learn Ability" toggle not closing automatically after level 24[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed incorrect hitboxes for multiple Observer and Sentry ward cosmetics[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Smoke of Deceit not working from the backpack if it started in the backpack[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Rattlecage damage not being classified as reflection[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Rattlecage not working if crafted while dead[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Bloodseeker's Scepter upgrade not having the correct cooldown[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Bounty Hunter revealing his location if casting Track while invisible in the fog of war[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Brewmaster's Aghanim's Shard Health Regen always being active below 50% health, even if the strong drink wasn't drunk[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Skeletons summoned by Clinkz having incorrect attack priority[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Clockwerk Cogs not bouncing enemies properly with the Expanded Armature Facet[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Enchantress Rabble Rouser not applying to skeletons summoned by Dark Troll Summoner and Shard Golems[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Juggernaut's Omnislash and other abilities that require continuous vision over their target not functioning during Mars' Arena of Blood and other abilities that conditionally remove vision sharing between allies[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez Bleed Stack getting removed if the impale was a backstab[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez impale failing causing it trigger incorrectly later[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez being unable to trigger Raven's Veil mark with his first attack after casting ...
7.40b Gameplay Patch
[p\]Patch 7.40b 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:
[/p\]
- [p\]Fixed Dota+ Talent Pickrates and Winrates not properly aggregating[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed "Learn Ability" toggle not closing automatically after level 24[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed incorrect hitboxes for multiple Observer and Sentry ward cosmetics[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Smoke of Deceit not working from the backpack if it started in the backpack[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Rattlecage damage not being classified as reflection[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Rattlecage not working if crafted while dead[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Bloodseeker's Scepter upgrade not having the correct cooldown[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Bounty Hunter revealing his location if casting Track while invisible in the fog of war[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Brewmaster's Aghanim's Shard Health Regen always being active below 50% health, even if the strong drink wasn't drunk[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Skeletons summoned by Clinkz having incorrect attack priority[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Clockwerk Cogs not bouncing enemies properly with the Expanded Armature Facet[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Enchantress Rabble Rouser not applying to skeletons summoned by Dark Troll Summoner and Shard Golems[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Juggernaut's Omnislash and other abilities that require continuous vision over their target not functioning during Mars' Arena of Blood and other abilities that conditionally remove vision sharing between allies[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez Bleed Stack getting removed if the impale was a backstab[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez impale failing causing it trigger incorrectly later[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Kez being unable to trigger Raven's Veil mark with his first attack after casting ...
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Steam :: Dota 2 :: 7.40b Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.40b 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 Dota+ Talent Pickrates and Winrates not properly aggregating
Fixed "Learn Ability" toggle not closing automatically…
Fixed Dota+ Talent Pickrates and Winrates not properly aggregating
Fixed "Learn Ability" toggle not closing automatically…
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New Dota 2 update - eugenep:
7.40c Gameplay Patch
[p\]Patch 7.40c is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. [/p\][p\][/p\][p\]As a reminder, the Monster Hunter event ends February 6, 2026, after which you'll no longer be able to earn progress or craft items. Today's update also adds new Universal Material packs for purchase, providing an alternative way to get materials and finish crafting any remaining items before the event ends.[/p\][p\][/p\][p\]In addition, we've addressed the following issues: [/p\]
- [p\]Fixed Blood Grenade bonus health not being updated when stack count changes[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Helm of the Dominator and Helm of the Overlord granting experience to Lone Druid's Spirit Bear, instead of Lone Druid[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Helm of the Overlord not granting bounty and experience for dominating creeps[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Illusion Rune not disjointing projectiles upon activating[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed physical lifesteal working when attacking a unit with an all-damage barrier[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Quick Buy sometimes not removing queued items when recipes are combined[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Smoke of Deceit being castable from the stash[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Anti-Mage with Shard and Magebane's Mirror Facet instantly killing Spectre when using Counterspell while walking on a Spectral Dagger path targeted at another unit.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double being able to pick talents[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Bounty Hunter unable to target Spirit Bear with Friendly Shadow[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Brewmaster's level 25 talent not applying to brewlings[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Clinkz's Infernal Shred ignoring more armor than intended[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Doom not getting Ancient Prowler Shaman's Petrify ability when devouring the neutral[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Largo's Encore s...
7.40c Gameplay Patch
[p\]Patch 7.40c is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. [/p\][p\][/p\][p\]As a reminder, the Monster Hunter event ends February 6, 2026, after which you'll no longer be able to earn progress or craft items. Today's update also adds new Universal Material packs for purchase, providing an alternative way to get materials and finish crafting any remaining items before the event ends.[/p\][p\][/p\][p\]In addition, we've addressed the following issues: [/p\]
- [p\]Fixed Blood Grenade bonus health not being updated when stack count changes[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Helm of the Dominator and Helm of the Overlord granting experience to Lone Druid's Spirit Bear, instead of Lone Druid[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Helm of the Overlord not granting bounty and experience for dominating creeps[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Illusion Rune not disjointing projectiles upon activating[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed physical lifesteal working when attacking a unit with an all-damage barrier[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Quick Buy sometimes not removing queued items when recipes are combined[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Smoke of Deceit being castable from the stash[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Anti-Mage with Shard and Magebane's Mirror Facet instantly killing Spectre when using Counterspell while walking on a Spectral Dagger path targeted at another unit.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double being able to pick talents[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Bounty Hunter unable to target Spirit Bear with Friendly Shadow[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Brewmaster's level 25 talent not applying to brewlings[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Clinkz's Infernal Shred ignoring more armor than intended[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Doom not getting Ancient Prowler Shaman's Petrify ability when devouring the neutral[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed Largo's Encore s...
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Steam :: Dota 2 :: 7.40c Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.40c is out now and you can check out the patch notes here.
As a reminder, the Monster Hunter event ends February 6, 2026, after which you'll no longer be able to earn progress or craft items. Today's update also adds new Universal Material packs…
As a reminder, the Monster Hunter event ends February 6, 2026, after which you'll no longer be able to earn progress or craft items. Today's update also adds new Universal Material packs…
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New Dota 2 update - Jeff Hill:
Dota 2 Update - 1/30/2026
[p\]Over the past few days we've addressed the following issues:[/p\]
- [p\]Fixed a bug where Clinkz's Skeleton Archers were doing more than the intended amount of damage to buildings.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where Slark's Depth Shroud was not applying the intended move speed and health regen to allies.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where Specter's Shadow Step had an interaction with attack range extension items, which was leading to a longer than intended duration.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where Muerta's Gunslinger bonus damage talent did not scale when applied to illusions, leading to more damage than intended.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a performance issue with network encoding which substantially reduces the number of 'server hitch' frames.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Reworked how cosmetic items are spawned on the server, improving overall server performance and reducing network traffic.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where cosmetic items were being created every time a hero spawned, gradually reducing performance.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Items equipped in only ability effects slots no longer appear as if equipped on the hero in post-game or MVP screens.[/p\][/*\]
Dota 2 Update - 1/30/2026
[p\]Over the past few days we've addressed the following issues:[/p\]
- [p\]Fixed a bug where Clinkz's Skeleton Archers were doing more than the intended amount of damage to buildings.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where Slark's Depth Shroud was not applying the intended move speed and health regen to allies.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where Specter's Shadow Step had an interaction with attack range extension items, which was leading to a longer than intended duration.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where Muerta's Gunslinger bonus damage talent did not scale when applied to illusions, leading to more damage than intended.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a performance issue with network encoding which substantially reduces the number of 'server hitch' frames.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Reworked how cosmetic items are spawned on the server, improving overall server performance and reducing network traffic.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Fixed a bug where cosmetic items were being created every time a hero spawned, gradually reducing performance.[/p\][/_\][_\][p\]Items equipped in only ability effects slots no longer appear as if equipped on the hero in post-game or MVP screens.[/p\][/*\]
Steamcommunity
Steam :: Dota 2 :: Dota 2 Update - 1/30/2026
Over the past few days we've addressed the following issues:
Fixed a bug where Clinkz's Skeleton Archers were doing more than the intended amount of damage to buildings.
Fixed a bug where Slark's Depth Shroud was not applying the intended move speed and health…
Fixed a bug where Clinkz's Skeleton Archers were doing more than the intended amount of damage to buildings.
Fixed a bug where Slark's Depth Shroud was not applying the intended move speed and health…
New Dota 2 update - /u/wykrhm:
Dota 2 Update - January 30, 2026
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/570/view/533247947228316765
- Fixed a bug where Clinkz's Skeleton Archers were doing more than the intended amount of damage to buildings.
- Fixed a bug where Slark's Depth Shroud was not applying the intended move speed and health regen to allies.
- Fixed a bug where Specter's Shadow Step had an interaction with attack range extension items, which was leading to a longer than intended duration.
- Fixed a bug where Muerta's Gunslinger bonus damage talent did not scale when applied to illusions, leading to more damage than intended.
- Fixed a bug where Turbo games would sometimes deduct 2 gold on ban phase completion.
- Fixed a performance issue with network encoding which substantially reduces the number of 'server hitch' frames.
- Restructured how cosmetic items interact with Dota network traffic: Most cosmetic items now take zero network bandwidth after game start, improving both client and server performance.
- Fixed a bug where cosmetic items were being created every time a hero spawned, gradually reducing performance.
- Items equipped in only ability effects slots no longer appear as if equipped on the hero in post-game or MVP screens.
Dota 2 Update - January 30, 2026
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/570/view/533247947228316765
- Fixed a bug where Clinkz's Skeleton Archers were doing more than the intended amount of damage to buildings.
- Fixed a bug where Slark's Depth Shroud was not applying the intended move speed and health regen to allies.
- Fixed a bug where Specter's Shadow Step had an interaction with attack range extension items, which was leading to a longer than intended duration.
- Fixed a bug where Muerta's Gunslinger bonus damage talent did not scale when applied to illusions, leading to more damage than intended.
- Fixed a bug where Turbo games would sometimes deduct 2 gold on ban phase completion.
- Fixed a performance issue with network encoding which substantially reduces the number of 'server hitch' frames.
- Restructured how cosmetic items interact with Dota network traffic: Most cosmetic items now take zero network bandwidth after game start, improving both client and server performance.
- Fixed a bug where cosmetic items were being created every time a hero spawned, gradually reducing performance.
- Items equipped in only ability effects slots no longer appear as if equipped on the hero in post-game or MVP screens.
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New Dota 2 update - krAnk0r:
The International 2026
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Every year, dedicated Dota players around the globe join together and train relentlessly with a single goal in mind: to battle through the highest levels of opposition and emerge victorious as the last squad standing. These resolute competitors must find a way to intertwine the strands of talent, dreams, and sacrifice into one immortal design, knowing every challenge, every choice, every risk pulls the pattern tighter, and every mistake they make threatens to tear it all apart.
The final threads of this year's competitive season will cross in China, as the 15th Anniversary of The International welcomes the best Dota teams in the world to face off for the Aegis of Champions on August 20-23 at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai.
The sixteen teams contending for the Aegis will consist of rosters that earn direct invites and those that arise from the Open Qualifiers (June 9-12) and the Regional Qualifiers (June 15-28). Once the action moves to Shanghai, the teams must fight through a Swiss-style Group Stage (August 13-16) to secure one of eight slots at the main event.
Make sure to check back for more information on ticketing as we approach the showdown in Shanghai. For now, there's already a ton of pro Dota heating up the calendar, and it will only get more intense as we weave further into the year. Tune in as teams battle across all regions to prove they deserve a chance to stand amongst the world's finest on Dota's biggest stage.
The International 2026
Image
Every year, dedicated Dota players around the globe join together and train relentlessly with a single goal in mind: to battle through the highest levels of opposition and emerge victorious as the last squad standing. These resolute competitors must find a way to intertwine the strands of talent, dreams, and sacrifice into one immortal design, knowing every challenge, every choice, every risk pulls the pattern tighter, and every mistake they make threatens to tear it all apart.
The final threads of this year's competitive season will cross in China, as the 15th Anniversary of The International welcomes the best Dota teams in the world to face off for the Aegis of Champions on August 20-23 at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai.
The sixteen teams contending for the Aegis will consist of rosters that earn direct invites and those that arise from the Open Qualifiers (June 9-12) and the Regional Qualifiers (June 15-28). Once the action moves to Shanghai, the teams must fight through a Swiss-style Group Stage (August 13-16) to secure one of eight slots at the main event.
Make sure to check back for more information on ticketing as we approach the showdown in Shanghai. For now, there's already a ton of pro Dota heating up the calendar, and it will only get more intense as we weave further into the year. Tune in as teams battle across all regions to prove they deserve a chance to stand amongst the world's finest on Dota's biggest stage.
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Steam :: Dota 2 :: The International 2026
Every year, dedicated Dota players around the globe join together and train relentlessly with a single goal in mind: to battle through the highest levels of opposition and emerge victorious as the last squad standing. These resolute competitors must find…
New Dota 2 update - flynnch:
7.41 Gameplay Patch
[p\]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:
[/p\]
- [p\] Added an overhead indicator when a consumable item is being used on an ally or given to one within 1200 units (e.g., Tango)[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Added an option in Settings to show your hero's current vision while holding the 'Select Hero' hotkey, amended by Fog of War[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Item recipe components are now consistently ordered from most expensive to least expensive to make Quick Buy more predictable (exceptions include boots, Blink Dagger, and a few others)[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed certain on hit effects not working consistently after there were more than 256 projectiles in flight at the same time[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed certain scenarios under which a player's Observer and Sentry wards were replaced with an error model [/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Trying to craft a Neutral Item while your inventory is full and your Neutral Item Slot is occupied with an innate item (e.g. Witch Doctor's Gris Gris) will now fail instead of automatically consuming the item[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Neutral Crafting hotkeys overriding regular hotkeys if you clicked on the neutral crafting button of a hero you could not control[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Ability Draft:[/p\][list\][_\][p\] All heroes now have their innate ability when drafted [/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Updated ability pool to match the added/removed abilities for 7.41[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear not spawning after some time[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Rearm not granting Keen Conveyance[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Techies' Reactive Tazer not working with Largo's Aghanim's Shard[/p\][/_\]
[/_\][_\][p\]Deprecated support for GPUs that do not support DirectX 11/SM5. Upcoming graphics features and ...
7.41 Gameplay Patch
[p\]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:
[/p\]
- [p\] Added an overhead indicator when a consumable item is being used on an ally or given to one within 1200 units (e.g., Tango)[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Added an option in Settings to show your hero's current vision while holding the 'Select Hero' hotkey, amended by Fog of War[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Item recipe components are now consistently ordered from most expensive to least expensive to make Quick Buy more predictable (exceptions include boots, Blink Dagger, and a few others)[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed certain on hit effects not working consistently after there were more than 256 projectiles in flight at the same time[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed certain scenarios under which a player's Observer and Sentry wards were replaced with an error model [/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Trying to craft a Neutral Item while your inventory is full and your Neutral Item Slot is occupied with an innate item (e.g. Witch Doctor's Gris Gris) will now fail instead of automatically consuming the item[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Neutral Crafting hotkeys overriding regular hotkeys if you clicked on the neutral crafting button of a hero you could not control[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Ability Draft:[/p\][list\][_\][p\] All heroes now have their innate ability when drafted [/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Updated ability pool to match the added/removed abilities for 7.41[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear not spawning after some time[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Rearm not granting Keen Conveyance[/p\][/_\][_\][p\] Fixed Techies' Reactive Tazer not working with Largo's Aghanim's Shard[/p\][/_\]
[/_\][_\][p\]Deprecated support for GPUs that do not support DirectX 11/SM5. Upcoming graphics features and ...
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Steam :: Dota 2 :: 7.41 Gameplay Patch
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:
Added an overhead indicator when a consumable item is being used on an ally or given to one within 1200 units (e.g., Tango)…
Added an overhead indicator when a consumable item is being used on an ally or given to one within 1200 units (e.g., Tango)…
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New Dota 2 update - flynnch:
7.41a Gameplay Patch
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:
- Fixed a number of miscellaneous client and server crashes
- Option for displaying Hero Facet Names above health bar has been removed
- Spectator options and hotkey settings for Facets have been removed
- Fixed incorrect notification message when messaging who got gold for an assist
- Fixed high amounts of incoming heal amplification not stacking correctly with high amounts of health restoration
- Fixed a spot near the Dire fountain that could be teleported to but not exited from without cutting trees
- Fixed Conjurer's Catalyst reacting to damage that is reacting to damage from Conjurer's Catalyst
- Fixed Mage Slayer being mitigated by innate physical block on melee heroes
- Fixed Shiva's Guard not piercing debuff immunity
- Fixed Anti-Mage's scepter bonuses for Mana Break Max Mana Burned sometimes not being applied
- Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double receiving copies of foraged items
- Fixed Bloodseeker's Blood Rite dealing more damage than intended
- Fixed Bloodseeker Aghanim's Shard not piercing BKB
- Fixed Chaos Knight being able to get the Nimble enchantment
- Fixed bad interaction between Granite Golem and Chen's Holy Persuasion causing creeps to have escalating amounts of HP
- Fixed Chen's Holy Persuasion not having a reduced cooldown when cast on a persuaded creep
- Fixed Chen's Holy Persuasion lowering the Zealot's HP in some scenarios
- Fixed Chen unsummoning a Zealot causing it to not respawn until Chen died
- Fixed Chen's Zealots sometimes dying when using Holy Persuasion
- Fixed Dragon Knight applying Wyrm's Wrath damage twice in Dragon Form
- Fixed Elder Dragon Form frost breath not piercing debuff immunity
- Fixed Drow Ranger's Marksmanship triggering on Specialist's Array or Hydra's Breath attacks
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7.41a Gameplay Patch
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:
- Fixed a number of miscellaneous client and server crashes
- Option for displaying Hero Facet Names above health bar has been removed
- Spectator options and hotkey settings for Facets have been removed
- Fixed incorrect notification message when messaging who got gold for an assist
- Fixed high amounts of incoming heal amplification not stacking correctly with high amounts of health restoration
- Fixed a spot near the Dire fountain that could be teleported to but not exited from without cutting trees
- Fixed Conjurer's Catalyst reacting to damage that is reacting to damage from Conjurer's Catalyst
- Fixed Mage Slayer being mitigated by innate physical block on melee heroes
- Fixed Shiva's Guard not piercing debuff immunity
- Fixed Anti-Mage's scepter bonuses for Mana Break Max Mana Burned sometimes not being applied
- Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double receiving copies of foraged items
- Fixed Bloodseeker's Blood Rite dealing more damage than intended
- Fixed Bloodseeker Aghanim's Shard not piercing BKB
- Fixed Chaos Knight being able to get the Nimble enchantment
- Fixed bad interaction between Granite Golem and Chen's Holy Persuasion causing creeps to have escalating amounts of HP
- Fixed Chen's Holy Persuasion not having a reduced cooldown when cast on a persuaded creep
- Fixed Chen's Holy Persuasion lowering the Zealot's HP in some scenarios
- Fixed Chen unsummoning a Zealot causing it to not respawn until Chen died
- Fixed Chen's Zealots sometimes dying when using Holy Persuasion
- Fixed Dragon Knight applying Wyrm's Wrath damage twice in Dragon Form
- Fixed Elder Dragon Form frost breath not piercing debuff immunity
- Fixed Drow Ranger's Marksmanship triggering on Specialist's Array or Hydra's Breath attacks
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Steam :: Dota 2 :: 7.41a Gameplay Patch
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: Fixed a number of miscellaneous client and server crashes Option for displaying Hero Facet Names above health bar…
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