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Dota 2

Dota 2 is a free-to-play game from Valve for Windows, macOS and Linux.

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November 2026

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Official Dota 2 key art: Juggernaut in his white mask and orange fur in the centre, Windranger with a drawn bow on the left and Storm Spirit in a blue hat and armour on the right, over the Dota 2 logo
🌱Beginner GuidesNov 8, 2026·9 min read

Dota 2 for Beginners: How a Match Works

Dota 2 is a free 5v5 game where you win by destroying the other team's Ancient, and almost everything else (lanes, gold, levels, items) exists to get you there. Here is the whole loop of a match, with Valve's own hero numbers.

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September 2026

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Official Dota 2 portrait of Shadow Fiend: a dark armoured demon head with glowing red eyes against a red background
📰Events & UpdatesSep 15, 2026·7 min read

Dota 2 Patch 7.41f in Plain English: What Valve Changed

Patch 7.41f is a balance patch: 35 heroes, 16 items and one neutral enchantment touched, no new systems. Here is what the biggest documented changes actually do, straight from Valve's notes.

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