Dota 2 is a competitive, fantasy MOBA and is the successor to the incredibly popular Warcraft 3 custom map. Dota 2 features a standalone client, a brilliant musical score, and a huge cast of heroes.
Dota 2 Overview
Dota 2 is the successor to the original Dota and features polished graphics, smooth gameplay, and an excellent amount of variety (heroes, game modes, and skins). Despite the steeper learning curve than other MOBAs, Dota 2 appeals to a broad audience and is one of the most popular and widely played MOBAs in the world. The game was developed by IceFrog, the the same designer behind the original Dota. Gameplay-wise, Dota 2 plays exactly like the first game, except with a lot more polish given the new engine and stand-alone client.
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Minimum PC Requirements:
Operating System: XP / Vista / 7 / 8
CPU: Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz / 2.8 GHz AMD CPU
Video Card: GeForce 8600 GT / HD 2600
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
Recommended PC Requirements:
Operating System: XP / Vista / 7 / 8
CPU: Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz / 2.8 GHz AMD CPU
Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT/ Radeon HD 3600
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
Mac OS X Requirements:
Operating System: OS X Lion 10.7 or newer
CPU: Dual Core Intel CPU
Video Card: Nvidia 320M / Radeon 7000 or better
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
Linux / SteamOS Requirements:
Operating System: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
CPU: Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz
Video Card: GeForce 8600 / 9600 GT or Radeon 2600 / 3600
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 8 GB
Dota 2 was designed by Valve to run efficiently on all sorts of systems. Any modern computer should be able to run the game, even with an Intel integrated graphics chip.
Dota 2 Music & Soundtrack
Developer: Valve
Engine: Source
Other Platforms: Mac OX C / Linux
Designer(s): IceFrog
Composer(s): Chet Faliszek, Ted Kosmatka, and Marc Laidlaw
Development History / Background:
Dota 2 was developed by renowned game developer Valve. It is the successor to the incredibly popular MOBA Dota: All Stars for Warcraft 3. Development for Dota 2 began in 2009, when Valve hired IceFrog, the designer behind the original Dota for Warcraft 3. Keep in mind, IceFrog didn’t «create» Dota – he merely kept the game updated after Eul and Guinsoo stopped active development. However, IceFrog was the man responsible for much of Dota’s success. The idea behind Dota 2 was to create a stand-alone version of the popular Warcraft 3 MOBA. The benefits of a stand-alone client would be enormous – the ability to reconnect, better visuals, better interface, and ultimately more control over the game. Dota 2 was meant to be identical to Dota 1 in terms of gameplay, and for the most part, it is. Development of Dota 2 was first hinted at when IceFrog announced on his blog that he would lead a team at Valve to design a game. IceFrog revealed nothing else until Valve officially announced the game on October 13, 2010 to much hype and fanfare.
About This Game
The most-played game on Steam.Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it’s their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there’s always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has truly taken on a life of its own.
One Battlefield. Infinite Possibilities.When it comes to diversity of heroes, abilities, and powerful items, Dota boasts an endless array—no two games are the same. Any hero can fill multiple roles, and there’s an abundance of items to help meet the needs of each game. Dota doesn’t provide limitations on how to play, it empowers you to express your own style.
All heroes are free.Competitive balance is Dota’s crown jewel, and to ensure everyone is playing on an even field, the core content of the game—like the vast pool of heroes—is available to all players. Fans can collect cosmetics for heroes and fun add-ons for the world they inhabit, but everything you need to play is already included before you join your first match.
Bring your friends and party up.Dota is deep, and constantly evolving, but it’s never too late to join. Learn the ropes playing co-op vs. bots. Sharpen your skills in the hero demo mode. Jump into the behavior- and skill-based matchmaking system that ensures you’ll be matched with the right players each game.
