What changed in Dota 2 in 2020
64 updates · 18 main milestones · Jan 24, 2020 to Dec 17, 2020
- 4 eventsSeasonal Guild Rewards Updatednew content
Guild rewards for silver, gold, and platinum tier guilds have been switched out for the season.
SteamRelease of Winter 2020 Seasonal Treasurenew contentNew treasure available for purchase with shards, featuring exclusive sets for various heroes and a chance to receive the Very Rare Hermid the Crab courier.
SteamUpdated Seasonal Quests for Dota Plusnew contentNew set of Dota Plus quests added to earn extra shards for the Seasonal Treasure, allowing players to earn up to 115,200 shards this season.
SteamIntroduction of Grandmaster Tier for Dota Plusnew contentMilestoneDota Plus members can now level up heroes to a brand-new Grandmaster tier at level 30, with access to a new chat wheel voice line.
Steam - 10 eventsClinkz Death Pact Benefit Reduction from Rotting Hulksbalance change
Clinkz Death Pact benefit from Rotting Hulks and Festering Hulks (Round 3) reduced from 40% to 25%.
SteamScarecrow Stashes True Sight RadiusgameplayScarecrow Stashes now have True Sight in a 1000 radius that reveals all heroes on both teams.
SteamIncreased True Sight Radius on Home Buckets and Taffy WellsgameplayTrue Sight Radius increased from 1000 to 1200.
SteamReduced Damage from Non-Hero Units to Home Bucketbalance changePlayer owned non-hero units deal only 25% of their normal damage to the home bucket for purposes of stealing candy.
SteamClinkz Death Pact Benefit Reduction from Volatile Arachnidsbalance changeClinkz Death Pact benefit from Volatile Arachnids (Round 5) reduced from 25% to 10%.
SteamTaffy Guardians Damage Reductionbalance changeTaffy Guardians take 50% damage from player owned, non-hero units.
Steam - 4 eventsHallowed Chest of the Diretide Reintroducednew content
Chest and Key system returns with more than 60 items among 5 tiers.
SteamNew Rewards System for Diretidenew contentCollect Diretide Points to earn over 75 unique rewards including exclusive sets and couriers.
SteamDiretide Halloween Game Mode Launchseasonal eventMilestoneAn all-new Halloween game mode featuring candy collection and Roshan.
SteamTrade Up System Introducednew contentTurn 10 items of a tier into a random item of a tier higher, with marketplace assistance.
Steam - 1 eventFall 2020 Call to Arms Deadline Extendedseasonal event
Submission period for the Collector's Cache Call to Arms extended to September 28th.
Steam - 1 eventCompass of the Rising Gale Arcana for Windrangernew contentMilestone
New Arcana bundle featuring a new model, animations, custom channel bar, and over 500 exclusive voice lines.
Steam - 2 events
- 5 eventsCollector's Cache Volume II Available for Purchasestore
Available now for $2.49, with a limited availability of thirty days.
SteamThe International 10 Collector's Cache Volume II Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneFeatures full sets for various heroes including Rare, Very Rare, and Ultra Rare sets.
SteamRecycle Unwanted Sets for Battle Levelsquality of lifePlayers can recycle unwanted sets for two Battle Levels.
Steam25% of Sales Contribute to Prize Poolother25% of each sale goes directly to The International 10 prize pool.
SteamUnboxing Treasures Grants Battle Levelsquality of lifeUnboxing 14 treasures grants 34 Battle Levels, with increased odds for bonus rare items.
Steam - 2 eventsNew Items and Rare Rewards in Immortal Treasure IInew content
Each treasure offers increasing odds of receiving rare items including wings for Jakiro, Golden versions of Slardar or Witch Doctor items, and an ultra rare Ursa cub carrier.
SteamRelease of Immortal Treasure IIdlc releaseMilestoneImmortal Treasure II is now available, featuring new items for Magnus, Slardar, Troll Warlord, Sven, Silencer, and Witch Doctor.
Steam - 6 eventsIncreased Gold per Gold Bag in Bonus Roomsbalance change
Gold per gold bag increased by 25% in the Penguin, Morty, and Pangolier bonus rooms.
SteamAll Trap Rooms Now Provide Elite Rewardsbalance changeAll Trap Rooms now provide Elite Rewards (2x).
SteamFixed Issues with Players Getting Stuckbug fixFixed issues with players getting stuck in various encounters including The Tomato Men from an Alternate Dimension, Some Grouchy Dogs, and others.
SteamAdjusted Damage and Health Scaling of Enemiesbalance changeDamage and Health scaling of enemies in Apprentice and Magician has been adjusted down.
SteamAdjusted Difficulty of Various Encountersbalance changeThe following encounters have had their difficulty adjusted down: Blind Bombardiers and their Brethren, The Demonic Dozens, A Strange Morphology, The Silent Killer, Al, The Chemist, The Apex Mage.
SteamIncreased Battle Points Earn Ratebalance changeIncreased the rate at which players earn Battle Points by 30%.
Steam - 1 eventAghanim's Labyrinth Introducednew contentMilestone
Aghanim's Labyrinth is a new four-player cooperative roguelike mode featuring interdimensional monsters.
Steam - 1 eventDisciple's Path Hero Persona for Anti-Magenew contentMilestone
New Hero Persona featuring an all-new model, animations, and voice performance available to Battle Pass owners at level 305.
Steam - 4 eventsCollector's Cache Pricing and Availabilityshop
The Collector's Cache is available for $2.49 and will be on sale for 30 days.
SteamContribution to The International 10 Prize PoolotherEach purchase of the treasure contributes 25% of sales to The International 10 prize pool.
SteamUnboxing Treasures Grants Battle LevelsgameplayUnboxing 15 treasures will grant 36 Battle Levels automatically, with increased odds for bonus rare items.
SteamThe International 10 Collector's Cache Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe International 10 Collector's Cache is now available, featuring the top 18 item sets voted by the community.
Steam - 4 eventsChange in Submission Process for Contract Workquality of life
The submission process for contract work will be changed to prevent over-budget submissions in the future.
SteamReview of Polygon Limits for Workshop Submissionsquality of lifeExisting polygon limits for workshop submissions will be reviewed, with potential increases being evaluated.
SteamReplacement of Over-Budget Selections in Treasure ListgameplayTwo selections found to be over budget will be replaced by the next two most highly-voted sets.
SteamRemoval of Over-Budget Item Sets from Collector’s Cachebalance changeItem sets exceeding polygon limits have been removed from the selection pool to ensure fairness.
Steam - 1 eventEminence of Ristul Arcana Bundle Releasednew contentMilestone
New Arcana bundle for Queen of Pain featuring new model, animations, and over 500 voice lines.
Steam - 1 eventCollector's Cache Battle Pass Vote Announcementseasonal event
Battle Pass owners can vote on item sets for the Collector's Cache until June 12.
Steam - 7 eventsTrading Restrictions on Immortal Itemsquality of life
Immortal items from the Battle Pass cannot be traded or marketed until the next Battle Pass concludes.
SteamNew Custom Terrain and Personas Availablenew contentMilestoneRewards include a custom terrain and two hero-bending Personas for Pudge and Anti-Mage.
SteamGuilds and Group Assignments Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can create Guilds and undertake group assignments.
SteamThe International 10 Battle Pass Launcheddlc releaseMilestoneThe International Battle Pass has arrived with seasonal features, effects, and rewards.
SteamBounty Killing Bonuses Implementednew contentPlayers can eliminate specific enemy heroes for special Bounty Killing bonuses.
SteamBattle Gauntlet Feature Addednew contentMilestoneA new daily competitive feature called the Battle Gauntlet has been introduced.
SteamThree New Arcana Items Releasednew contentMilestoneNew Arcana items for Wraith King, Queen of Pain, and Windranger have been added.
Steam - 3 eventsDelay of The International 10seasonal eventMilestone
The International 10 has been delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SteamUpcoming Battle Pass Releasedlc releaseThe next Battle Pass will be released soon, with 25% of sales funding The International prize pool.
SteamRestructuring of DPC Seasonquality of lifeThe DPC season is being restructured for the fall, with more information to come.
Steam - 1 eventCollector's Cache Call to Arms Deadline Extendedseasonal event
Submission period for Collector's Cache Call to Arms extended by one week until May 3rd.
Steam - 2 events