What changed in Dota 2 in 2015

A new Arcana for the hero Zeus has been added.

Several improvements made to the user interface.

New Desert Terrain pack available.

Major gameplay changes introduced in the 6.86 update.

Introducing the new hero Arc Warden.

A new Arcana for the hero Zeus has been added.

Introducing the new hero Arc Warden.

New Desert Terrain pack available.

Several improvements made to the user interface.

Major gameplay changes introduced in the 6.86 update.

The finishing touches are being put on the Desert Map, expected to be ready by mid-December.

OG wins the first Dota 2 Major Championship, defeating Team Secret 3-1 in the Grand Finals.

All roster changes will be locked on December 8th for teams participating in the Major.

Perfect World will host The Shanghai Major from March 2-6, 2016, with more details to come.

Perfect World will host The Shanghai Major from March 2-6, 2016.

Finishing touches on the Desert Map and underlying technology, expected to be ready by mid-December.

All owners of The International 2015 Compendium receive the Axe Immortal item and a sixty-page comic titled The Last Castle.

Community-created shorts titled Together We Stand and A Game of Roles are now available.

All owners of The International 2015 Compendium will receive the Axe Immortal item.

A bonus Soaring Cache treasure is included with the Axe Immortal item.

A new sixty-page comic featuring Axe is now available.

Added a section in profiles to showcase tournament tickets.

Replaced 'Suggested Games' with 'Open Lobby' list and added 'Game of the Day' panel.

Second Tribute treasure for Fall Compendium owners.

Connectivity to Taiwan and Korea added.

A new 5-on-5 battle for territorial control with Capture Points and traps.

Second Tribute treasure for Fall Compendium owners.

Replaced 'Suggested Games' with 'Open Lobby' list and added 'Game of the Day' panel.

A new 5-on-5 battle for territorial control with Capture Points and traps.

Players can now engage in offline solo play.

Players can now engage in offline solo play.

Added a section in profiles to showcase tournament tickets.

Includes various balance changes as part of the update.

New way to see and manage downloaded replays.

A couple of balance changes introduced.

New way to see and manage downloaded replays.

Introduced a new matchmaking region with connectivity to Taiwan and Korea.

New treasure containing 7 sets, including a rare Warlock set and a chance for the Ribbi'tar Death Ward item.

Updated theme music incorporating new melodies added over the years.

Team Matchmaking feature has been reintroduced in this update.

First release includes the default announcer and nine heroes, with more voices to come.

Compendium owners can now receive a Coin Treasure or 750 Coin Pack at the end of a match.

Team Matchmaking feature has been reintroduced.

Updated theme music incorporating new melodies recorded for Dota 2 Reborn.

Players can now share announcers with others in their matches.

Removed 5% cut from Coin Wager winnings and added Wager Bonuses for increased coin earnings.

Very rare item for Witch Doctor included in the Soaring Cache, customizable with Prismatic Gems.

Every fifth Soaring Cache opened yields a Bonus Cache with Compendium levels or exclusive items.

Players can now share announcers during matches.

Removed 5% cut from Coin Wager winnings and added Wager Bonuses for increased coin earnings.

First release includes default announcer and nine heroes, with more voices to come.

New treasure for Fall Compendium owners containing 7 new sets, including a rare Warlock set.

General performance improvements included in the update.

Interface for customizing items with gems accessible by double-clicking an item.

General performance improvements included in the update.

Chat interface now allows sharing party or lobby directly in any chat channel.

A customizable space to arrange and organize favorite items with a new filter.

Various visual fixes for Arcana and Immortal items.

Chat interface now allows sharing party or lobby directly in any chat channel.

New interface for customizing items with gems accessible via double-clicking.

A customizable space to arrange and organize favorite items with a new filter.

Ability to import previous layouts from the legacy interface.

Included important fixes for Arcana and Immortal visual issues.

Players can wager coins on match outcomes, with winnings based on team performance.

A new Compendium featuring Challenges, Level Rewards, and a Coin Wagering system.

The update includes various other fixes as mentioned in the patch notes.

Announcement of The Frankfurt Major with a $3,000,000 prize pool from November 16 to 21.

Increase Compendium Level to earn new couriers, treasures with unlockable effects, and an Artifact item for Tusk.

Earn Compendium Coins through challenges, achievements, and leveling up, redeemable for items and treasures.

Increase Compendium Level to earn new couriers and treasures with unlockable effects.

A new Compendium featuring Challenges, Level Rewards, and a Coin Wagering system.

Players can wager coins on match outcomes, with winnings based on team performance.

The update includes various other fixes as mentioned in the patch notes.

Announcement of The Frankfurt Major with a $3,000,000 prize pool from November 16 to 21.

Earn coins through challenges, achievements, and leveling up the Compendium, redeemable for items.

Two new panels added: one for recent game recap and another for the most-spectated match.

A new feature in the chat panel for joining local Dota communities and finding teammates.

The chat panel is now embedded directly into the home page and remains open in lobbies.

Various balance changes to heroes and items ahead of the Frankfurt Major.

Various balance changes to heroes and items ahead of the Frankfurt Major.

The chat panel is now embedded directly into the home page and remains open in lobbies.

Two new panels added: one for recent game recap and another for the most-spectated match.

A new feature in the chat panel for joining local Dota communities and finding teammates.

Open Qualifier registration will open on October 1 for players wishing to compete in the Frankfurt Major.

A game balance update is expected to be released later this week.

A longform comic will be released with the Axe Immortal, larger than previous comics.

UI improvements are being worked on based on community feedback.

The first Dota Major will take place from November 16 to 21, featuring 16 teams and a $3,000,000 prize pool.

A game balance update is expected to be released later this week.

The first Dota Major will take place from November 16 to 21, featuring 16 teams and a $3,000,000 prize pool.

Open Qualifier registration opens on October 1 for players wishing to compete in the Frankfurt Major.

Regional Qualifiers for the Frankfurt Major will occur from October 10 to 13.

Work is being done on the map rendering tech for the desert map terrain for future compatibility.

Improvements are being made to the underlying map rendering tech for the desert map terrain.

A longform comic will be released with the Axe Immortal, larger than previous comics.

Improvements to the user interface are being developed based on community feedback.

The item submission process has been updated to include Source 2-format textures and accept Source 1 format material files.

The Source 2 Dota Workshop Item Tools are now available, enabling basic item types like hero weapons and wearables.

The item submission process includes support for Source 1 format material files, which will be converted to Source 2 format.

The Source 2 Dota Workshop Item Tools are now available, focusing on basic item types.

Rolling out a preload of the Reborn Update to all players who have not previously downloaded it.

The Treasury allows players to browse, explore, and purchase treasures in the Heroes section.

The Tournaments area allows players to view matches and tournament details.

Dota Levels are displayed as a badge on your Dota Profile based on your level, gained by earning trophies and playing matches.

Compendium owners receive the exclusive Harvest, Pestilence, and Sirocco Weather Effect items.

Compendium owners for The International 2015 receive exclusive Harvest, Pestilence, and Sirocco Weather Effect items.

Rolling out a preload of the Reborn Update to all players who have not previously downloaded it.

Dota Levels are displayed as a badge on your Dota Profile based on your level, gained by earning trophies and playing matches.

The Treasury allows players to quickly browse, explore, and purchase treasures.

Players can now view matches and tournament details in the Tournaments area.

Today's update includes various bug fixes and improvements in preparation for the Reborn Update.

All items are now in the Reborn client, with new content added directly to Source 2 only.

Today's update contains various bug fixes and improvements.

A large number of backend changes have been implemented, resulting in a significant one-time download.

Plans to refine the dashboard and redesign the HUD in the Reborn client based on player feedback.

The Reborn Update will transition Dota 2 to the new Source 2 engine, with all new content being added directly to Source 2.

A large number of backend changes result in a significant one-time download for the Reborn update.

Plans to redesign the HUD and work on various in-game features after the Reborn update.

The main client will soon transition to the new Source 2 engine, allowing for better focus on upcoming tournaments.

Support casters by buying signed versions of treasures, which include upgradeable autograph runes.

Extremely rare chance to unlock the Golden Trove treasure containing golden versions of Trove Immortals and rare couriers.

Support casters by buying signed versions of treasures, which include upgradeable autograph runes.

New treasures contain five possible immortals and a rare International courier, with a chance to unlock the Golden Trove treasure.

Unlock golden versions of Trove Immortals and rare International couriers from the Golden Trove treasure.

Opening your first and fifth treasure earns you two and four compendium levels respectively.

New treasures contain five possible immortals and a rare International courier, with a chance to unlock the Golden Trove treasure.

A single use chisel is included in the Signature Treasures.

Opening your first and fifth treasure earns you compendium levels for each of the two treasures.

Introducing the deadmau5 dieback music pack featuring iconic sounds for Dota 2 battles.

Introducing the deadmau5 dieback music pack featuring iconic sounds for Dota 2 battles.

Players can now participate in Ranked Matchmaking in the Dota 2 Reborn beta.

A long list of bugs has been fixed in this update.

Players can now engage in Ranked Matchmaking in the Dota 2 Reborn beta.

Completing Compendium Challenges in the Reborn beta grants 50% more coins.

Completing Compendium Challenges in the Reborn beta now grants 50% more coins.

A long list of bugs has been fixed in this update.

A number of items from the recently released Immortal Treasure III have been imported.

A number of items from the recently released Immortal Treasure III have been imported.

Games broadcast at up to 1080p at 60fps with real-time stats and match data.

Access to the most-viewed Dota matches currently being streamed.

Find info about the dates and format for The International.

Games broadcast at up to 1080p at 60 frames per second with real-time stats.

Find info about the dates and format of The International.

Aegis of Champions in the player's fountain will have a special glow effect until the next International.

Exclusive reward for players with a Compendium Level of 1000, a 1/5th scale alloy replica trophy.

Immortal Treasure III and additional Compendium Pet style to be released by the end of the week.

Immortal Treasure III and additional Compendium Pet style to be released by the end of the week.

Aegis of Champions in player's fountain will have a special glow effect until the next International.

Exclusive reward for players with a Compendium Level of 1000, a 1/5th scale alloy replica of the winner's trophy.

New items may appear in either the beta or the main client, possibly missing from the other during asset conversion.

New items may appear in either the beta or the main client, possibly missing from the other during asset conversion.

Ranked Matchmaking is not enabled yet; anticipated to be turned on after further testing.

The Reborn beta is now available for everyone to download and play.

Players are encouraged to play regularly and send feedback as features are still being finalized.

Match history, MMR, cosmetic items, and friends are shared across the beta and main client.

The Reborn beta is now available for everyone to download and play.

Ranked Matchmaking is not enabled yet; anticipated to be turned on after further testing.

Players are encouraged to play regularly and provide feedback as features are still being finalized.

Match history, MMR, cosmetic items, and friends are shared across the beta and main client.

Custom Games are new experiences created by the community, playable within Dota 2.

Custom Games are new experiences created by the community, playable within Dota 2.

The dashboard has been completely redesigned utilizing a new UI framework.

The engine that powers the game has been fully replaced.

Frequent updates will be released to fix bugs based on player feedback.

Initial focus on dashboard, in-game HUD remains unchanged for now.

The dashboard has been completely redesigned utilizing a new UI framework.

Intention to keep gameplay and heroes looking and feeling the same.

Custom Games feature will be detailed in an upcoming update.

Updates will be released to fix bugs and make changes based on feedback.

The engine that powers the game has been fully replaced.

Announcement of the Dota 2 Reborn Beta featuring a new interface and engine.

Opening a Collector's Cache increases your Compendium level: 2 levels for the first Cache, 5 levels for 5 Caches, and 11 levels for 11 Caches.

Each set from the Collector's Cache can be recycled for two Compendium levels.

The Faceless Rex courier obtained from the Collector's Cache is fully tradable and marketable.

Caches may contain items that grant additional Compendium levels.

Available for purchase exclusively to Compendium owners for $1.99, includes 11 community-created Mythical sets.

Available for purchase exclusively to Compendium owners for $1.99, contains community-created Mythical sets.

Collector's Cache has a 1 in 250 chance to contain the Immortal Faceless Rex courier.

The Collector's Cache includes 11 community-created Mythical sets and a 1 in 250 chance to contain the Immortal Faceless Rex courier.

Each set from the Collector's Cache can be recycled for two Compendium levels.

Opening a Collector's Cache increases Compendium levels: 2 levels for the first cache, 5 for five caches, and 11 for eleven caches.

Sets from the Collector's Cache won't be sold elsewhere, and won’t be available on the market or for trade, but can be gifted once.

Implementation of a new system allowing players to recycle items.

Introduction of new challenges in the Compendium update.

Launch of the Item Recycling system in the Compendium update.

Added new methods for players to earn points in the Compendium.

Added new methods for players to earn Compendium Points.

Introduction of new challenges for players to complete.

New component allowing teams to compete for a place in The International through Open Qualifiers.

New component allowing teams to compete for a place in The International through Open Qualifiers.

Increase your Compendium Level to receive a Reforger Pack to rebuild an effigy.

Includes a HUD skin, Loading Screens, Emoticons, and the Arcana Vote.

All Compendium owners will receive their own Effigy Block.

New rewards including a HUD skin, Loading Screens, Emoticons, and the Arcana Vote.

All Compendium owners will receive their own Effigy Block of The International.

Increase your Compendium Level to receive a Reforger Pack to rebuild an effigy.

Celebration of the release with a comic about Enigma and his new bracers.

A comic about Enigma and his new bracers has been released.

Compendium owners will receive a new cursor pack as part of the update.

Includes Immortal items for Luna, Magnus, Sand King, Spirit Breaker, Pugna, Huskar, and a bonus rare item for Night Stalker.

An extremely rare golden version of the Luna Immortal is included in the treasure.

Introduction of the first Immortal treasure including 7 unique Immortals and a bonus rare item.

Introduction of the first Immortal treasure pack for Compendium owners, featuring 7 unique Immortals and a rare item.

Increase your Compendium Level by completing activities or purchasing points to earn more items.

New features and items including Immortals and desert terrain unlocked as the prize pool grows.

New features and items, including Immortals and desert terrain, will be unlocked as the prize pool grows.

Complete objectives in matches to earn Compendium Coins for rewards.

Increase your Compendium Level to earn more items and treasures.

Be a part of the biggest Dota tournament of the year with the new Compendium.

Complete objectives in matches to earn Compendium Coins, redeemable for item drops.

Join the biggest Dota tournament of the year with the new Compendium, contributing to the prize pool.

The event will be available during a 10 minute window a few random times each day, ending on March 2nd.

Participate in the Year Beast Brawl to destroy the enemy's Ancient with the help of a Year Beast.

Participate in the Year Beast Brawl to destroy the enemy's Ancient with the help of a Year Beast.

Players can use Ability Points to strengthen or command a Year Beast that spawns every five minutes.

Winning earns item sets and New Bloom prizes; losing grants Ability Points for the next Brawl.

Winning a Brawl earns item sets and other New Bloom prizes; losing grants Ability Points for the next Brawl.

Players can use Ability Points to strengthen or command a Year Beast that spawns every five minutes.

The event will be available during a 10 minute window a few random times each day until March 2nd.

The item drop system has been reworked.

The item drop system has been reworked as part of the New Bloom Festival update.

Crystal Maiden prepares to show off her new Arcana, the Frost Avalanche, now available for preorder.

Learn more about the New Bloom map introduced in the update.

Winter Wyvern is coming to blanket the battlefield with her icy shadow.

Crystal Maiden prepares to show off her new Arcana, the Frost Avalanche, now available for preorder.

New feature allowing players to recycle items.

Winter Wyvern is coming to blanket the battlefield with her icy shadow.

Item Recycling feature introduced in the New Bloom Festival update.