There are exciting rumors circulating about the potential release of a Compendium for TI14 in Dota 2. Recently, Denis “sikle” Lerman, an analyst from Team Spirit, made an intriguing discovery while digging through the game files. He found lines of code that appear to be connected to the Compendium for The International 2025. This revelation surfaced right after the launch of update 7.39d during the early hours of August 6. In addition to the Compendium hints, the same game files contain clues about the possible introduction of universal pets. This particular line of code is labeled as Dota_Armory_Category_Pet_Effigy. While these findings have sparked much speculation among the community, it’s important to note that there hasn’t been any official confirmation regarding either the Compendium or the universal pets yet. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information, hoping for some exciting new content in the game.
New Dota 2 Event Launches Before The International 2025: Dates, Rewards, and Changes
According to the information derived from the code, the upcoming event is set to launch on August 21, just a fortnight before The International 2025, which is scheduled to take place from September 4 to September 14 in the vibrant city of Hamburg. The starting prize pool for this highly anticipated tournament is a substantial $1,600,000. Additionally, the Compendium is expected to serve as a crucial mechanism for enhancing this prize pool through community contributions.
In the early hours of August 6, players were greeted with the commencement of the “Quirks of Quortero” event, which features an exciting array of free rewards available for participants. Furthermore, the release of Update 7.39d introduced significant balance changes that affected several heroes and numerous items within the game. For those interested in the finer details and full scope of these updates, further information can be found in the section below.
