What changed in Dota 2 in 2012

8 updates · 4 main milestones · Jun 1, 2012 to Nov 9, 2012

  1. 4 events
    New Wards Availablenew content

    Freshly made Wards added to enhance map awareness.

    Steam
    Reverse Captain's Mode Introducedgameplay

    Option to start games in Reverse Captain's Mode in practice lobbies.

    Steam
    Reverse Captain's Mode Introducedgameplay

    Option to start games in Reverse Captain's Mode in practice lobbies.

    Steam
    New Wards Availablenew content

    Freshly made Wards added to enhance map awareness.

    Steam
  2. 2 events
    Diretide Seasonal Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    A brand new game mode and spooky map changes for the Diretide event.

    Steam
    Diretide Seasonal Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    A brand new game mode and spooky changes to the regular Dota 2 map for the Diretide event.

    Steam
  3. 2 events
    Launch of Dota StorestoreMilestone

    Dota 2 will be free to play with an optional in-game store for community created content.

    Steam
    Introduction of the Dota StorestoreMilestone

    Dota 2 will be free to play and will feature an in-game store with community created content from the Steam Workshop.

    Steam