A multiplayer online battle arena video game where two teams of five players compete to destroy the enemy's Ancient building, while defending their own.
Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game developed and published by Valve Corporation in 2013. It is a sequel to the popular Warcraft III mod Defense of the Ancients (DotA). Two teams of five players compete to destroy the enemy's Ancient building while defending their own. Each player controls a powerful character, known as a hero, who has unique abilities and advantages. During a match, players collect gold and experience points to level up and purchase items to grow stronger.
Dota 2 features over 100 playable heroes with diverse abilities and roles. Heroes are split into categories like Carry, Support, Initiator, Disabler, and more. Teams strategize to achieve objectives, ambush enemies, push lanes, and destroy towers/buildings. Matches typically last between 30-60 minutes and require quick reflexes, tactical decision making, and good teamwork to win. The game has a steep learning curve but is highly competitive with over 11 million monthly players as of 2022.
Dota 2 ushered in a new generation of MOBA gaming with its excellent production value, fair free-to-play model, and massive competitive scene headlined by The International world championship with record breaking prize pools largely funded through in-game purchases. The game receives frequent updates that add new content and balance tweaks to keep the gameplay fresh.