Are you wondering when the next Dota 2 patch update will come out? You're not alone. Marking Dota's decade-long journey, Valve acknowledged that the Battle Pass often overshadowed regular updates, leading to less varied content throughout the year. So, to balance this, the devs have shifted gears.
As a result, Valve intends to produce diverse updates that benefit all players - not just Battle Pass holders. Looking ahead, that means more changes focusing on the event and games, not just in-game cosmetics. This guide delves into when and what you can anticipate in the much-awaited Dota 7.34 update.
Updated on 3 August 2023: The Dota 2 patch 7.34 was released on 9 August 2023. We will rework this page for the 7.35 article after The International.
When Will Dota Patch 7.34 Come Out? Release Date
Although a precise release date for the Dota 2 patch 7.34 hasn't been established, an official blog post from Valve indicated it will roll out "before The International Regional Qualifiers start."
Given that the Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2023 tournament concluded on July 30th, and the Regional Qualifiers will commence on August 17th, it's logical to predict that the Dota 2 7.34 update will drop in the intervening period, between July 31st and August 16th, 2023.
Dota 7.34 will be released before The International Regional Qualifiers begin in August. #Dota2pic.twitter.com/Uu7cc7okc2
— Wykrhm Reddy (@wykrhm) July 14, 2023
While the release date has yet to be confirmed, the bigger question remains: what changes and updates will the 7.34 patch bring to the game?
What To Expect From Dota Patch 7.33?
It isn't easy to forecast what Dota 7.34 might bring, but in general, here are a few general content additions and features that you could expect in the upcoming update.
- New Heroes: Dota 2 patches sometimes introduce new heroes, which shakes up the meta and forces players to adapt their strategies. However, the likelihood of this happening directly before The International 2023 is very slim.
- Balance Changes: Valve regularly tweaks heroes and items in Dota 2 to ensure game balance. This could be anything from adjusting a hero's stats, changing how an ability works, or altering the cost or effects of an item.
- Map Updates: Dota 2's map isn't static. Valve sometimes changes the map layout, the locations of neutral camps, or the functionality of runes. However, with the TI drawing near, it's not likely Valve will usher in major map reworks.
- Mechanical Changes: These can be big or small, but they usually impact how the game is played on a fundamental level. Past examples include changes to how vision works, updates to the matchmaking system, and modifications to the game's economy.
- New Features and Modes: This could include new gameplay modes, UI changes, or enhancements to existing features like the spectator system or Dota Plus.
- Cosmetic Items: Valve often releases new skins, animations, and other cosmetic items alongside its patches. While the reflective blog post Valve released in late June noted a detraction from cosmetics, it's possible that we could still get new item sets (albeit with far less emphasis).
And that's everything you need to know about the latest patch update release date. For specifics about Dota 2 update 7.34, please refer to the official patch notes published by Valve or trusted Dota 2 community resources.
