What changed in Dota 2 in 2013

A feature that rewards players for inviting friends to join Dota 2.

Improvements made to the experience for new players.

Players can now access Dota 2 without any sign-up restrictions.

Upgrades to server management have been completed to support a larger playerbase.

Improvements made to the experience for new players.

A feature that allows players to recruit friends for bonuses.

Players can now access Dota 2 without any sign-up restrictions.

Upgrades to server management have been completed to support increased playerbase.

Official holiday event featuring festivities like the Harvesting of Souls.

Official holiday event featuring festivities like the Harvesting of Souls.

The wintry celebration Frostivus is back this year after being cancelled last year.

A new coaching feature has been added to assist players.

The popular Diretide event is back for players to enjoy.

The latest update introduces three new heroes: Ember Spirit, Storm Spirit, and Earth Spirit.

Three new heroes added to the game.

The popular Diretide event is back in the game.

Players can now craft items in the game.

A new crafting system has been introduced in the game.

New coaching system implemented for player guidance.

Changes have been made to the Diretide event to enhance its fun factor compared to previous iterations.

The Diretide event will be shipped with the next update after not being released this year.

Several changes have been made to the Diretide event to enhance its enjoyment compared to previous iterations.

The Diretide event, which was not shipped this year, will be included in the next update.

Official schedule for The International 2013 group stage and main event.

The complete Dota 2 game is now available for Mac and Linux players.

Team Liquid merchandise will be available at The International and Valve store.

Official schedule for The International 2013 group stage and main event released.

Team Liquid Merchandise will be available at The International and Valve store once the event kicks off.

The complete Dota 2 game is now available for Mac and Linux players.

Receive a limited edition 125% XP Battle Bonus, an International Smeevil courier, and new taunt animations.

Receive a limited edition 125% XP Battle Bonus, an International Smeevil courier, and new taunt animations.

Assemble a fantasy team of players from those attending The International. Earn points based on their performance.

Make predictions on tournament results and compete with friends for accuracy.

Collect trading cards of players at The International and earn customization options for your International Courier.

Vote on players for the Solo Championship and All-Star Match.

Make predictions on tournament results and compete with friends for accuracy.

Collect trading cards of players at The International and earn customization options for your International Courier.

Vote for players to participate in a Solo Championship and an All-Star Match.

Assemble a fantasy team of players from those attending The International. Earn points based on their performance.

Players currently communication banned will not have additional reports contribute to further bans.

The algorithm for the communication ban system will continue to be updated based on community feedback and data.

Multiple reports from players in the same game do not affect the likelihood of receiving a communication ban.

Players currently communication banned will not have additional reports count towards further bans.

A new system to reduce toxic communication in-game by banning players who engage in abusive chat.

Multiple reports from players in the same game do not affect the likelihood of a communication ban.

A new system to reduce toxic communication in-game by banning players who engage in abusive chat.

The communication ban algorithm will continue to be updated based on community feedback and gathered data.

A custom HUD skin for all Compendium owners at the $2,000,000 stretch goal.

Vote on participants in an 8 player Solo Championship (1 vs 1) at The International at the $2,400,000 stretch goal.

A Taunt item with a brand new animation for all Compendium owners at the $2,200,000 stretch goal.

A Taunt item with a brand new animation will be granted to all Compendium owners at the $2,200,000 stretch goal.

Introduction of four new stretch goals for the Compendium, including a custom HUD skin and a new Taunt item.

Choose the next hero to be released at the $3,200,000 stretch goal.

At the $3,200,000 stretch goal, Compendium owners will have the opportunity to choose the next hero to be released.

A custom HUD skin will be available for all Compendium owners at the $2,000,000 stretch goal.

At the $2,400,000 stretch goal, Compendium owners will be able to vote on participants in an 8 player Solo Championship.

The Compendium will be available in the Dota Store tomorrow morning at 10:00am PDT.

25% of Compendium revenue will be redirected into The International prize pool.

A virtual book that keeps fans updated on The International and allows for prediction games.

Compendium allows voting on player awards and eligibility for special virtual item drops.

Fans can vote on awards based on player performance during the tournament.

A virtual book that keeps fans updated on The International and allows for prediction games.

25% of the revenue from the Compendium will go directly into the prize pool for The International.

The Compendium will be available in the Dota Store starting tomorrow at 10:00am PDT.

The Elder Titan returns to the world he shattered.

Tickets for The International will go on sale on May 7th at 10:00am PDT.

West Qualifier from May 13th to 19th, East Qualifier from May 20th to 26th.

Updated with the 16 competing teams for The International Qualifiers.

All qualifier matches will be available for free through DotaTV in the Dota client.

Merged 'text' and 'voice' abuse fields into a single 'communication' field.

Changed the number of report submissions allowed per week to 4.

Removed features like spectator reporting that did not correlate with accurate reports.

Restricting report fields to a single field for clarity.

Changed the number of report submissions allowed per week to 4.

Removed features like spectator reporting that did not correlate with accurate reports.

Merged 'text' and 'voice' abuse fields into a single 'communication' field.

Restricting report fields to a single field for clarity.

Implemented a system for escalating bans based on reports and behavior.

Implemented a ban system based on reports and behavior, affecting only communication channels.

First Chest composed entirely of items created by a single Workshop Contributor.

Bristleback is back in action.

KGB-HQ is hosting a Dota 2 tournament.

Inky is available for early adopters in their inventories.

Virtus Pro faces Fnatic in a Best of Five.

First Chest composed entirely of items created by a single Workshop Contributor, Anuxi.

Virtus Pro faces Fnatic in a Best of Five.

KGB-HQ is hosting a tournament at their cafe.

Available for early adopters in their inventories.

Bristleback is back in action.

Now hides a player's top 40 heroes.

Leagues can add events to the calendar making pro games easier to follow.

Leagues can add events to the calendar making pro games easier to follow.

Now hides a player's top 40 heroes.