Is there a reborn beta for Dota 2?
The Reborn beta is now available for everyone to download and play. Read on for installation instructions and to learn about a number of new technologies that we’re using to improve Dota 2. Dota 2 is now powered by the Source 2 engine, Valve’s latest game development platform.
How does overthrow work in Dota 2 Reborn?
Overthrow is a quick fight to the death in a small team free-for-all as players try to earn enough kills to win the match before the timer expires. Gather a friend or two, or go it alone as you stalk near the Midas Throne, which increases the gold and experience gains of nearby heroes.
What kind of engine does Dota 2 use?
Dota 2 is now powered by the Source 2 engine, Valve’s latest game development platform. This means that ongoing development in the new engine will continue to improve Dota 2.
What are the fixes for Dota 2 material editor?
Material Editor: Fixed a crash when toggling a setting that changes the translucency state of a material while that material is loaded in other tools or in game. Dota2 will now choose the high performance graphics card automatically on laptops with multiple graphics devices.
Is there a 64bit version of Dota 2?
Thanks! UPDATE: Seems the only way to run the 64 bit client at this time is to launch \\SteamApps\\common\\dota 2 beta\\game\\bin\\win64\\dota2.exe. DX9 is run by default on both 32bit and 64bit, but you can force DX11 by adding -dx11 to the launch config of Dota 2 in Steam or to the Target field of the 64 bit .exe.
Why are there custom games in Dota 2?
For us, Custom Games represent a continuation of the tradition that gave birth to Dota, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike. We’d like to build an ecosystem where you can experience something new every time you launch Dota 2.
What are the new tools for Dota 2?
The new authoring tools allow maps in Dota 2 to be built using a tile system, which makes authoring new maps faster and more accessible. This new system also allows new maps, like the Desert terrain, to have dramatically different visual styles, while ensuring that each variation has identical gameplay.