Dota 2 hasn't been out officially for even a year, but the most popular game on Steam is getting a host of updates and changes. Titled “Spring Cleaning,” the update includes dozens of changes to the game's inventory, interface, and heroes.
The changes are too numerous and minuscule to detail individually, but taken altogether they represent a large overhaul to the speed and stability of the world's most popular MOBA. Some heroes will see more utility out of their attacks: Zeus, for example, can shoot lightning at the ground, so you can target the feet of invisible enemies. Others have new abilities: If she dies, Vengeful Spirit now lowers the damage output of her killer out of pure spite. Fun!
The game's interface will also get a refresh in some subtle ways, as well. There's a new screen effect for dead players, which can be turned off in the game's options. Friend requests can be sent from the in-game scoreboard, too. Changes like these show that Valve is still interested in streamlining its popular game.
There are new treasures and a whole slew of bug fixes as well. You can check out the full patch notes to see the full list, and determine how Spring Cleaning will affect your hero of choice when it arrives next week.
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