It’s that magical time of the year again, folks! You know, when you cozy up with your favorite game, only to find it’s been sprinkled with a bit of holiday cheer. If you’ve been following Dota 2, you know it’s been quite the rollercoaster this year, with new heroes, epic tournaments, and even a saga involving talking birds (yes, really). But now we’re diving headfirst into the festive spirit with Frostivus! Let me tell you, some entertaining goodies are waiting for us until January 15th.
The True Meaning of Frostivus Revealed (Hats)
So what kind of gifts can we expect? Here’s something to tickle your fancy: every hero will sport a stylish Frostivus hat from the get-go in each match. Think of it as more than just a fashion statement—it’s practically a trophy case on your head! The new Spirit of Frostivus ability lets you snag hats off enemy heroes or receive them as gifts from allies. Feeling particularly mischievous? You can grab them right off the skulls of fallen foes or even take one from Roshan himself if you’re bold enough.
Guess what? Every hat you collect adds to your glorious “hat-stack” post-game. That means bragging rights galore when MVP screens show off your hat hoard. Imagine strutting around like a fashionable warlord in the game; who wouldn’t want that?
A Frostivus Story
Now that you’ve got this impressive tower of hats atop your hero’s noggin, wouldn’t it be nice to know their backstory? Sure, they might just look like colorful accessories, but where’s the fun in that? Six months ago might have been an ideal time to drop our six hundred thousand word legendarium titled The Hatmarillion, but who has time to read all that? Instead, we condensed those epic tales into a quick ten-page kid’s book version that’s way more digestible. Trust me; it’s worth checking out once you launch Dota 2. You could probably read it thirty times faster than finishing this blog post!
Frostivus Forge
But wait, there’s even more Frostivus magic swirling about! We’ve harnessed its essence and created something called the Frostivus Forge. It sounds serious because it is! This forge requires various supplies gathered through quirky in-game antics like “snowballing an enemy before killing them” or even high-fiving opponents (talk about goodwill!). Crafting unique rewards is where things get really exciting.
Imagine crafting seasonal chat wheels or jamming out with new musical tormentors. It all adds up to an unforgettable experience. Oh yeah, and let’s not forget about that drunken wizard courier riding a suspiciously donkey-shaped reindeer. Because if there’s anything you need during winter festivities, it’s whimsical transportation options.
Winter 2024 Heroes’ Hoard
What would this joyous season be without surprises? Enter the Winter 2024 Heroes’ Hoard! This treasure chest brims with seventeen item sets designed for various heroes and some shiny new Immortal items thrown into the mix. We didn’t stop there; taunts and even a pet wolf for our pint-sized brawler were added because why not? Plus, there’s an eye-catching Windranger set made incredibly stunning when paired with her Arcana.
You can snag these treasures at the Crownfall store using your hard-earned Crownfall Coins, because every gamer loves surprises wrapped in shiny boxes.
End-of-Year Ban Wave
Now, let’s talk about something less festive but equally important: King Kringle has donned his ban hammer once again! Over 65,594 Smurf accounts faced justice this week as part of our ongoing efforts to keep games clean and fair. We usually keep this under wraps, but hey, it’s Festivus tradition to share such tidbits.
This season brings cleaner lobbies thanks to reports submitted yearly by players like yourself. Each report helps us identify troublemakers undermining our beloved game, so thank you for being part of making Dota a better place for everyone involved.
End-of-Year Sale
Don’t forget about Dota’s winter sale as we wrap things up here (like stacking those hats)! Running until January 3rd, unlock story nodes at discounts while decking out heroes in glorious sets from past Crownfall Treasures I-III. Do you have some Crownfall Coins lying around? Use ’em wisely during this sales bonanza because discounts stack nicely, even on already marked-down items!
With so much excitement packed into this update, from festive hats to crafting shenanigans, you’d best hurry before January slips away along with your chance at completing Skywrath’s saga by January 15th.
