Author Archives: Dota Team

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 players who made your game a happier experience, and … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 builds. While practicing … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Those folks who are already playing Dota 2 know that we update the game every Thursday. We thought we’d start posting here each time to highlight neat additions in the weekly update. Today’s update is undoubtedly the most important update … Continue reading →

Phew! With The International over, the Dota 2 away team is now recuperating back in Seattle, re-watching footage from the tournament and debating which bits should make the highlight reel. Three clips jump out as particularly amazing escapes: – MiTH-TrlLK’s … Continue reading →

After five days of fierce competition team Na’Vi has won the million dollar grand prize, beating out EHOME in a best of five elimination series. Na’Vi started the final series out one game ahead due to its privileged position in … Continue reading →

The big news for Saturday is from the winners bracket; Na`Vi has advanced to the finals by beating Scythe.SG in two straight games. This victory also spots Na`Vi a win in the final series so they are already up against … Continue reading →