Ahead of the highly anticipated Crownfall Update, discontent seems to be brewing within the Dota 2 community, particularly among prominent figures within the professional scene.
Players such as Artour “Arteezy” Babaev, Sébastien “Ceb” Debs, Anton “dyrachyo” Shkredov, and Ivan “Pure” Moskalenko have taken to various social media platforms to express their frustrations regarding the stagnant state of Dota 2.
Lack of Updates and Communication:
Valve’s silence regarding the Crownfall Update has left many players feeling disillusioned. Despite the initial announcement of the update, subsequent communication has been lacking, leading to a sense of impatience and dissatisfaction within the community. The absence of significant changes since the New Frontiers Update last year has exacerbated these feelings, with players yearning for new content to invigorate the game.
Criticisms of the Current State:
OG’s Ceb, renowned for his candid opinions, criticized the monotony and lack of creativity in Dota 2 during a recent appearance on the ‘All Chat’ podcast. Similarly, Arteezy from Shopify Rebellion voiced concerns about the matchmaking experience, highlighting issues with smurf accounts.
Dota mm even worse than it was before smurfs lol
— Artour Babaev (@Arteezy) March 19, 2024
Player Frustrations:
Pure, currently playing for Tundra Esports, expressed frustration with the game’s state and questioned the efficacy of Dota+ features. His tweets underscored concerns about the drafting system in the Immortal bracket and emphasized the need for updates to address ongoing issues.
Idk how can you play pubs in dota nowadays half of the games are literally unplayable from the start.
For what am I paying money for dota+ if my dodge list is not even working cause of their shitty immortal draft, banning PRO PLAYERS SMURFS while accbuyers are still playing game)— Иван (@puredota187) March 18, 2024
Anticipation for Crownfall Update:
Players, including Gaimin Gladiators’ dyrachyo, eagerly await the Crownfall Update, expressing fatigue with the current state of the game. Speculation suggests a potential release date of March 21st, raising hopes for significant improvements and new features.
Addressing Concerns: Dota 2 Community Calls for Timely Updates and Improved Communication from Valve Ahead of Crownfall Update
The concerns raised by Dota 2 professionals reflect broader sentiments within the community regarding the need for timely updates and improved communication from Valve. As anticipation builds for the Crownfall Update, players remain hopeful that it will address existing issues and breathe new life into the game.