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DM shared his thoughts on what Valve could do to save Dota 2

Last updated:  DM shared his thoughts on the prospects for Dota 2

Dmitry “DM” Dorokhin believes that Valve developers could simplify Dota 2 to attract new players to the game, and increasing The International prize pool could generate a lot of media hype around the tournament. The player also believes that developers could bring back Battle Passes, fix bugs, and change the game engine.

The player made this statement on Twitch.

"I don't know. Who knows what will happen in 2 or 3 years? Perhaps Valve's support vector will change: Battle Passes will return to Dota, bugs will be fixed, and the engine will be changed. We don't know what will happen. They are doing a lot, to be honest.

If they simplify the game, it will be more attractive to newbies. If they make the Int with a big prize pool, it will be news. If they try to do something, the game will live on and on."

At the same time, Dmitry “DM” Dorokhin believes that not much will change in the game in the coming year, but in five years, Dota 2 may lose popularity in a number of regions, where only esports players with many years of experience on the pro scene will be interested in it.

"I think there will be few changes in a year. In five years, perhaps, Dota will be played mostly by players from Eastern Europe and/or South America.

It's as if Eastern Europe and South America will be the most active regions. In Europe, the old guard will play. People like Nishi and Cyberlights. Those who have been playing for 10 years."

Earlier, Dmitry “DM” Dorokhin called on Valve to significantly rework three Dota 2 heroes.

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