Dota 2 developers from Valve studio have unexpectedly announced that the current professional season (also known as Dota Pro Circuit or DPC) of the popular MOBA will be the last. The authors talked about the reasons for this decision in the official blog.
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The DPC format replaced the invitation system in 2017. Those who wanted to participate in the international esports tournament had to score a certain number of qualifying points.
Valve admits that the Dota Pro Circuit has served its purpose in terms of functionality, but the rules and restrictions that come with the current system have made the Dota 2 professional scene “much less fun”.
According to Valve, Dota was competitive before the DPC “healthier, more reliable and more diverse”: the organizers experimented with the duration and locations of events, the number of teams and the concept of competition itself.
“There was something beautiful about the unhindered madness of private house parties and oyster prize pools, interspersed with juggernauts like the Dota Asia Championship and short, private competitions.”says Klep.
The cancellation of the Dota Pro Circuit does not mean the end for the professional Dota 2 scene: “Competitive Dota existed long before the advent of the DPC system and will continue to exist for a long time.”.
Valve isn’t going to abandon The International either – preparing for the 2024 tournament “is in full swing”and in four weeks The International 2023 begins. It will be held from October 12 to 29 in Seattle.
Source : 3D News
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