The prize pool of The International 2025 shows the worst growth in Dota 2 history

Following the release of the free Compendium, The International 2025 prize pool has seen its worst growth in Dota 2 history, increasing by only $92,919 in the first 24 hours.

The championship's prize pool is now replenished exclusively through sales of team bundles. Despite the fact that Valve even increased the share of deductions to the fund to 30%, this had virtually no effect on its growth.

If the situation does not change soon, there is a chance that the final prize pool for The International 2025 will be less than $2 million.

Comparison of The International prize pool replenishment on the first day:

• The International 2025 - $1,692,919

• The International 2024 - $2,022,048

• The International 2023 - $2,393,659

• The International 2022 - $7,002,913

• The International 2021 - $8,152,515

• The International 2019 - $7,443,338

• The International 2018 - $5,691,835

• The International 2017 - $4,794,509

• The International 2016 - $4,264,709

• The International 2015 - $3,567,485

Recall that earlier we told you what a Dota 2 fan will get when purchasing a Gold Team Pack for $12.