Dota 2

Dota 2

Strategy • MOBA
2013

Dota 2 is an upcoming Strategy/MOBA game releasing on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on July 9, 2013.

Developed by Valve and published by Valve.

Release Date: 07/10/2013

Released
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Story

Each match of Dota 2 involves two teams, both containing five players and occupying a fortified stronghold at either end of the map. Victory is achieved by destroying the enemy's Ancient, a building that is invulnerable until certain objectives are achieved. Each player controls a "Hero" character and focuses on leveling up, acquiring items and fighting against the other team to achieve victory during each match.

The previous match has no connection with the next match. All heroes are playable as in you do not have to "purchase/unlock" heroes to play them. The game development team try their best at balancing the heroes so that all heroes can be played in any match

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

StrategyMOBA

Developer

  • Valve

Publisher

  • Valve

Player Perspective

Third personBird view / Isometric

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 5 players

Part of

  • Dota franchise

Ratings & Reviews

91%
Critic Score
4 reviews
79%
User Score
682 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyWarfare

Game Modes

MultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

ghostsbloodymagicgrindingdeathhorsesteammultiplayer online battle arena

Game Engine

Built with Source 2

Release Information

Primary Release Date

July 9, 2013

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

July 9, 2013
Worldwide

Mac

July 9, 2013
Worldwide

Linux

July 9, 2013
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Dota 2 on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Dota 2, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dota 2