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Price: Free to play · updated Nov 5, 2026
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Jul 9, 2013
- Developer
- Valve
- Players online now
- 0 (7d peak: 367,687)
- DLC
- 2
Data: Steam · Updated Nov 5, 2026
What is Dota 2?
Dota 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) where two teams of five players each control a single powerful hero and work to destroy the opposing team's base. Matches take place on a single symmetrical map divided into three lanes, with each side working to push forward while defending their own territory. The core loop involves selecting a hero from a large roster, then earning gold and experience during the match by defeating enemy creatures, heroes, and structures. That gold buys items that make a hero stronger, while experience unlocks new abilities, so a single match is really a compressed character-progression arc that resets every game. Matches typically run 30-60 minutes and require constant coordination with teammates around objectives, map control, and team fights. Dota 2 is built entirely around competitive team play — there's no single-player campaign, though bot matches and tutorials exist for learning the basics. It has one of the deepest hero rosters and item systems in the genre, which gives it significant strategic depth but also a notably steep learning curve compared to other MOBAs. It's aimed at players willing to invest real time into learning hero matchups, itemization, and team coordination, and who enjoy long, high-stakes team-based matches over quicker, more casual sessions.
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System requirements
Windows
| Minimum |
|---|
| OS *: Windows 7 or newer |
| Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| Memory: 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
| DirectX: Version 11 |
| Network: Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage: 60 GB available space |
| Sound Card: DirectX Compatible |
MacOS
| Minimum |
|---|
| OS: macOS 10.15 or newer |
| Processor: Dual core from Intel |
| Memory: 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics: Metal-capable GPU (AMD GCN-based GPU or newer, NVIDIA Kepler-based GPU or newer, Intel HD 4000 or newer) |
| Network: Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage: 60 GB available space |
Linux
| Minimum |
|---|
| OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer |
| Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| Memory: 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics: AMD GCN+, NVIDIA Kepler+, or Intel HD 5000-series or newer |
| Network: Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage: 60 GB available space |
| Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card |
Our coverage
Our review: 8.3/10 — Dota 2 in 2026: Bottomless Depth, But the Community Still Gets in Its Own Way
FAQ
- How much is Dota 2?
- Dota 2 is free to play on Steam. It includes in-app purchases.
- Can my PC run Dota 2?
- Minimum: Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600, Storage: 60 GB available space.
- Who made Dota 2?
- Developed by Valve. Released July 9, 2013.
- Is Dota 2 single-player?
- No, Dota 2 is Multiplayer / Co-op only (no single-player mode listed on Steam).
- Is Dota 2 still in Early Access?
- No, Dota 2 is a full release, not in Early Access.
- Is Dota 2 worth it in 2026?
- Our verdict: 8.3/10. Read our full review
- Which languages?
- Interface: Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Spanish - Latin America, Vietnamese. Full audio: English, Korean, Simplified Chinese.
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Official description
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Source: Steam store page.
Data: Steam. Updated Nov 5, 2026. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.