Dota 2 New Frontiers Update: New Map, Major Gameplay Changes, and More

Dota 2’s latest update, New Frontiers, has finally arrived, bringing a massive expansion to the game.

The update includes a host of changes that aim to improve gameplay and provide players with new features to explore. From a new map to matchmaking changes, the update is packed with exciting new additions.

The most significant change in the New Frontiers update is the expansion of the Dota 2 map. With 40% more terrain, players will now have more room to discover new resources and strategies. The update also includes revamped jungles, which will shake up vision placement, juke routes, farming, and more.

Another major change is the introduction of two new Roshan pits, which are located in the northwest and southeast corners of the map.

These new pits come with improved tankiness and drops Cheese on the second death instead of third. The update also includes a new feature called Universal heroes, which introduces a new hero attribute type that gains 0.6 damage from each attribute.

The New Frontiers update also brings in 12 new creep camps and two new Outposts. It also introduces a new game mechanic called Watchers, which grants vision over an area for seven minutes once activated. Players can also find Lotus Pools that periodically spawn fruit, providing players with mana and HP.

Additionally, the update includes significant matchmaking changes.

The game now uses the Glicko algorithm to match players more accurately and quickly. The update also includes a new calibration mode and variable MMR gain/loss per match.

The New Frontiers update also introduces various UI changes, including an upgrade to health-related UI info. The update also includes many balance changes, making early game kills more impactful, reducing gold scaling for lane creeps, and reducing the duration of almost every disable in the game.

Overall, the Dota 2 New Frontiers update is packed with features that promise to make the game even more enjoyable for new and experienced players alike. With the addition of new heroes, game mechanics, and matchmaking changes, the update is sure to keep players hooked for a long time.

Head on over to the New Frontiers update page for all the details.