Dota 2 Teases Enigmatic Patch Notes Ahead of Upcoming Major Update

Dota 2’s developers have decided to give fans a taste of the forthcoming major update by sharing a selection of patch notes without context.

These enigmatic hints have stirred excitement among the community, as players eagerly await the changes set to arrive in the game.

The developers provided the first clue about the update’s release date, playfully stating it will occur on a date rhyming with “Smaypril Twemmieth” and falling between April 19th and April 21st. This riddle confirms the update is just around the corner.

Other patch notes shared in the form of riddles include:

• [UNIT] is now controllable by the player that dug it up
• [HERO]: Always has 0 Intelligence. Always.
• [ITEM]: Now has an initial and max stock of 4 and a restock time of 120s
• After this effect, the soul is forcefully returned to the body
• [HERO]: Base armor increased by 1
• [UNIT TYPE] now gain 15 movement speed during the night
• Mana cost reduction effects only apply to mana cost
• [ITEM]: Requires Echo Sabre (2500), Diadem (1000), Recipe (1000). Total cost: 4500
• Any player can use a [NOUN] to [VERB] to the other one after channeling for 3 seconds.

These cryptic patch notes have left players eager to decipher their meanings, sparking discussions and theories about the upcoming changes.

Some riddles have proven more challenging to unravel, such as one mentioning an item with an initial and maximum stock of four and a restock time of 120 seconds. Players have speculated that it could refer to Tangoes, Sentry Wards, or even Smokes. Another riddle, “After this effect, the soul is forcefully returned to the body,” may involve Muerta and an Aghanim’s Scepter upgrade.

While the wait is nearly over, fans should be prepared for potential server issues once the patch goes live.