New DOTA Plus Update Brings DOTA Labs

Know what's new in the DOTA plus update.

The recent update to Dota Plus has brought forth a significant addition - Dota Labs. This new feature serves as a testing ground for experimental features within Dota 2, offering players the opportunity to provide feedback on these new elements. It's an exciting step by Valve to introduce fresh content and gather insights from the player community.

Overlay Map

One of the key features within Dota Labs is the Overlay Map. This expands upon the traditional minimap by presenting it as a full-screen, translucent overlay. It offers players a broader view of the game world, potentially enhancing strategic decision-making during matches.

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Modifier Key Filter Bindings

Another addition is the Modifier Key Filter Bindings, allowing players to specify key bindings to be exclusively applied to enemy heroes. This feature provides greater control and customization, enabling players to optimize their gameplay experience based on their preferences.

High Visibility Local Hero Healthbar

The introduction of the High Visibility Local Hero Healthbar addresses the issue of clutter during intense teamfights. By emphasizing the health bar of the player's hero amidst the chaos, it aims to improve player awareness and responsiveness, potentially aiding in survival during critical moments.

Future of Dota Labs

Looking ahead, the future of Dota Labs remains uncertain, with its development dependent on user feedback. As Valve continues to iterate on these experimental features, some may evolve and become permanent fixtures within the game, while others may be retired based on their reception and effectiveness.

Despite its somewhat mundane name, Dota Labs offers a glimpse into the creative process behind feature development, with options like "Unstable Concoctions" and "Tinker's Tinkerings" considered before settling on its current name.

New Seasonal Treasure

In addition to Dota Labs, the update also introduces a new seasonal treasure, providing players with the opportunity to obtain exclusive cosmetics for various heroes. Notable additions include sets for Disruptor, Dark Willow, Spectre, Chaos Knight, Doom, Earth Spirit, Underlord, and Nyx Assassin, with the highlight being the rare Sir Molestach Irondrill courier. This treasure adds further incentive for players to engage with Dota Plus and unlock new content through in-game progression.

Dota Guild Tier Rewards

   

Silver

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Silver

Emoticon - rainbow_phoenix

Silver

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Gold

Spray - Aghanim - Push

Gold

Spray - Bounty Hunter - Riches

Gold

Spray - Hoodwink - Acorn

Platinum

Chat Wheel - "Что это?! Какая жесть!"

Platinum

Chat Wheel - "Ooooh, por dios!"

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