I know what you’re thinking. The International is over, so why is there still DOTA news taking up space on the main page? Well that’s simple, DOTA 2 is a damned good multiplayer game that will probably never get old, and very soon Valve is going to add their own footprint on the game.
Most of the heroes available in DOTA 2 now originated from the Warcraft mod. Valve is still busy introducing remaining heroes, with Techies being the next big release after the reveal at The International 4. Valve have dabbled in the past with existing heroes, but we haven’t really seen something built from the ground up. That day is coming soon though.
Speaking after The International 4, Valve’s Erik Johnson confirmed what probably seemed like a certainty anyway. Valve is close to finishing all the existing heroes from the original mod, at which point they’ll start creating their own, new heroes.
Johnson also spoke about the prospect of DOTA 3, saying the idea confuses him. Valve doesn’t intend to stop adding content to DOTA 2, which makes the need for a sequel almost irrelevant.
There’s no point where we say, ‘Alright, we’re done. Let’s move on to the next one’.
It makes perfect sense and it’s the same method that most other MOBAs follow as well. These games thrive communities that learn the in’s and out’s, with small updates slightly changing the metagame to keep players on their toes. A complete overhaul is a massive change, and there’s no need to do it on a regular basis.
That, or maybe Valve is just avoiding yet another game with “3” in the title. Still waiting…
Last Updated: July 24, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 15:07
People need to stop being so impatient. Portal 2 was only released a couple of years ago.
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 15:08
I’m rather interested to see what they come up with actually. Should be fun.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 15:10
And here’s some good news for masochists: GOG has added Linux support.
http://www.gog.com/news/gogcom_now_supports_linux
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 15:13
What’s a Linux? Soap in a line? Medication that makes you poop straight?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 15:23
A PC OS for unwashed bearded hobos.
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
July 24, 2014 at 15:46
So it sells well in Cape Town then?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 15:57
We wash :/
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
July 24, 2014 at 16:07
But do the Hipsters in Vredehoek wash? Using that much water? Seems far too mainstream to me. I challenge you to find out.. 😉
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 16:18
Meh. Too far to drive. The ones in Obs don’t though.
James Philip Lawrence
July 24, 2014 at 15:21
Sigh our beloved Half Life 2 – when you taking off in that heli and suddenly the game ends, my heart almost stopped. that was like 10years ago…. thanks volvo.. this is like fresca and the double crunch all over agian.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 15:27
Volvo makes games and cars now? 😛
Can’t believe HL2 was 10 years ago
James Philip Lawrence
July 24, 2014 at 15:29
wow i was spot on – hl2 was released in 2004 :O
AceZero911
July 24, 2014 at 20:46
Noooo not those Double Crunch memories…
James Philip Lawrence
July 24, 2014 at 22:35
:'( the feels
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 15:29
Dota 2.1. New maps have an extra lane O_o
hairyknees
July 24, 2014 at 15:46
Holy…. that would be confusing as hell xD
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
July 24, 2014 at 15:48
I vote the river becomes a lane. With Mega Creeps standard. Rune control will never be the same again.
MakeItLegal
July 24, 2014 at 15:29
having just got into dota 2 , playing 3 dudes at the moment , this news excites me
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 24, 2014 at 15:30
Playing 3 dudes….sounds nasty
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
July 24, 2014 at 15:46
He wanted it to sound nasty. I bet he did. Which three guys is he playing, you ask? I’m almost certain that Earth Shaker is one.. with that big.. totem.. of his..
hairyknees
July 24, 2014 at 15:46
Nice 🙂 what heroes you playing?
MakeItLegal
July 24, 2014 at 15:53
Started with drow then wind ranger , now I am sky wrath Mage , and totally digging him , even bough a new ” outfit” , need to learn about tank characters , suggestions ?
frikkenator
July 24, 2014 at 15:55
Centaur is a lot of fun, also dragon knight and axe
Brendyn Zachary
July 24, 2014 at 16:21
Dragon Knight, Tidehunter, Axe for beginners I’d say. What role are you playing? Support, carry, offlane farmer?
MakeItLegal
July 24, 2014 at 17:16
Haven’t even tried off lane , like I play support , wards courrie , but so much to learn wow
hairyknees
July 25, 2014 at 10:28
I reckon Dragon Knight might be your best bet. He is nice and tanky, and has a stun, and a nuke. Nothing too complicated 😛 you could also give Centaur a try, but it’s trickier because he should be the one initiating. If you’re comfortable being the one to jump in first, check him out.
MakeItLegal
July 25, 2014 at 11:06
Mmm …. Thanks mate , been watching some pro games , like wow , worlds apart
After I install the new ssd , I will be on dota 2 …
Brendyn Zachary
July 24, 2014 at 16:12
All I want is Pitlord, not Arc Warden, not Techies, just Pitlord. Please Volvo, giff Pitlord.
Pieter Smal
July 24, 2014 at 17:56
Here is a novel idea: new maps!
Kensei Seraph
July 25, 2014 at 07:20
I demand Chell, Gordon Freeman and GLaDOS as heroes.