Dota 2

Choose your hero, master your strategy, and battle for victory in intense 5v5 team fights.

Dota 2 is Valve’s free-to-play competitive MOBA where two teams of five players battle to destroy the opposing Ancient. Each player controls one hero from a huge roster, combining unique abilities, items, lane roles, farming, objectives, vision, and team fights in matches where the best strategy can change constantly from the opening minutes to the final push.

It is ideal for players who enjoy deep competitive systems, teamwork, long-term mastery, and experimenting with different heroes and builds. Dota 2 has a steep learning curve, but it rewards game knowledge, communication, adaptability, drafting, and coordinated decision-making, with enough strategic depth to make every match feel different.

Game facts

Platforms
PC
Genres
MOBA, Strategy
Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Release date
2013-07-09
Age rating
PEGI: 12 · ESRB: Teen

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