As of late, a tonne of criticism has been thrown the way of Valve. Accordingly, while other esports enjoy an online reformation, the Dota Pro Circuit sits quietly in the corner. Finally, the community has received a response from Valve. Read on to learn about how Valve Updating Dota 2 can fix this.
Up until March, events were running well. As soon as the switch hit, The International 2020 was indefinitely postponed and Dota Pro Circuit frozen. In their original press release, they offer a complete story. Valve justifies its decisions at every step of the way, apologizing frequently. Here’s a snippet:
As we approached the middle of the summer, the volatility of the pandemic had grown significantly and we became very concerned about the impact it would have on future DPC events and The International.
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So, how is Valve Updating Dota 2 for the future?
Here’s a list of all the comforting changes for next season:
- At least four third party events and leagues in EU/CIS regions – three confirmed for China
- Valve has started reaching out to more organizers
- First season of the DPC league will start beginning of 2021
- Following end of this season, Majors will be back – The International is planned for August 2021 in Stockholm
- DotaTV is now a much more open platform
Overall, it’s incredibly positive. We’ll be sure to stay on top of any further announcements.
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