As the festive season rolls in, Dota 2 fans have much to rejoice with the arrival of the Frostivus 2023 Update.
King Kringle, the mythical figure of Dota 2’s Frostivus celebration, is back, promising a season filled with new cosmetics, gameplay updates, and a stern warning for rule-breakers.
Frostivus Cosmetics and Quality-of-Life Updates
The Frostivus update brings a sleigh-load of new and returning cosmetics to deck the Dota 2 halls. Alongside these festive treats, players can enjoy a range of quality-of-life client features, new Dota Plus premium sets, and the much-anticipated gameplay patch 7.35.
The Ban Hammer Strikes Again
However, it’s not all jingle bells and merry-making. Following the banning of 90,000 smurf accounts in September, Valve has ramped up its efforts against negative player behavior. The recent weeks have seen an aggressive ban wave, targeting tens of thousands of smurf accounts, including those of professional players.
Acknowledging discussions with pro players at The International, Valve has emphasized that the rules apply to everyone, including professionals. Thus, banning pro smurf accounts is seen as a positive step for the Dota 2 community.
Beyond smurfing, Valve is also targeting players who exhibit toxic behaviors, game ruiners, and those employing behavior score farmers. The crackdown includes behavior score penalties and, in severe cases, banning of main accounts.
The Frostivus update also addresses several technical bugs, enhancing gameplay experience:
- Fixes in Chronosphere for dropped Gem of True Sight.
- Resolution of rare item combination crashes.
- Updates to ability cooldowns and Aghanim’s Shard interactions.
- Visual and animation fixes for heroes like Chaos Knight, Dawnbreaker, and Tusk.
- Tweaks in Vengeful Spirit’s Magic Missile and Witch Doctor’s Voodoo Restoration particles.
- HUD improvements for wards and summoned units.
As Valve gears up for the new year, they are dedicated to ensuring that matches remain fair and enjoyable for all.
The Frostivus 2023 Update extends a festive greeting to all players, except for those indulging in rule-breaking activities, who might find their stockings filled with coal this year.
Stay updated and dive into the Frostivus festivities with this latest Dota 2 update, promising a blend of joyous celebrations and a firm stance on maintaining competitive integrity.
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