The International is drawing closer, and next week we will
be releasing The International Compendium, along with a major balance update.
Soon after that we will be announcing the teams that will be invited to The
International.
Today, however, we would like to talk about our plans for improving
the competitive landscape as a whole. As fans of the game, we love watching
teams compete in high stakes tournaments, but we also recognize that there is
room for improvement on a more structural level. While the lack of roster
stability and major focal points during the year had its advantages, it has
eventually come at the cost of fan engagement and competitive stability for the
players.
The Dota Major Championships, starting this Fall, will be an
annual series of four marquee tournaments, one being The International. The
three additional tournaments will be Valve-sponsored events hosted by
third-party organizers at different locations around the world. Teams that
participate in these events will be required to adhere to limited roster trade
periods during the year.
As the Fall event approaches, more tournament details will
be announced.
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