Playtests and beta access for Dota 2
What has opened up so far, and how testers got in.
Developer updates
- The International 2026 Grand Champions Congratulations to Team Spirit, Grand Champions at The International 2026. After enduring a challenging year, Team Spirit regained their ultimate form just in time to take a five-game Grand...
- The International Main Event The sixteen best Dota teams in the world spent the last week battling through an intense Group Stage, and now only eight contenders remain. In a matter of hours Team Vision, Team Liquid, Nig...
- The International: Streams, Secret Shop, and More It's the final countdown: Players and talent have landed, and all of the pieces are falling into place to make Shanghai the center of the Dota universe for the next two weeks. It's time to f...
- Gameplay Patch 7.41e and Summer Scrub The International approaches and we've just released an update that includes predictions, fantasy, supporter bundles, and a chance to prove your skills and win new Immortals and unlock terra...
- The International: Predictions, Fantasy, and Supporter Bundles Nearly a year has passed since Team Falcons hoisted the Aegis of Champions as the final team standing in Hamburg. But that was last year's story, and the time has come to turn our thoughts t...
Highlights
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Which specs do I need for the test build?
Wondering whether a 1660 is enough for the test build, or whether that is wasted effort.
Wondering whether a 1660 is enough for the test build, or whether that is wasted effort.
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