A possible release date for Ring Master in Dota 2 has been mentioned

The new hero Ringmaster may appear in Dota 2 alongside the update for the Crownfall event, as well as the release of a gameplay update scheduled for May 23.

This assumption was made by fans on Reddit, based on official art released by Valve.

The author of the post pointed out the image of an expanded map for Dota 2, which was added to the game with the "New Horizons" update in April 2023. In the corner of the picture, a lantern is visible with a ticket sticking out, presumably for entry into a circus or attraction. Valve confirmed at The International 2023 that this theme would be associated with Ring Master.

It is worth noting that the theory is supported by the appearance of the Candle Token in the game, which allowed players to learn some details about the upcoming gameplay update in the new location "Quivering Darkness," where the message about the new patch's release on May 23 appears.

On the Crownfall event map, there is a place that requires a candle to be opened, as well as a location called the "Permanently Closed Candle Shop." As the name suggests, the shop remains closed, and it is unknown when it will open. The author of the post assumes that the release of Ringmaster will happen simultaneously with the opening of this shop. However, whether the release of Ringmaster will coincide with the release of the gameplay patch for Dota 2 is currently unknown.

It is worth mentioning that earlier, Yaroslav "NS" Kuznetsov noticed an unusual detail in The International 2024 announcement related to Ring Master.