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Dota 22026-10-17
7.41b Gameplay Patch: what changed
Patch 7.41b is out now and you can check out the patch notes here.
Patch explainers
Counter-Strike 22026-10-17
Cache: Counter-Strike 2 Update
• Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry
CS2 and Dota explainers
Counter-Strike 22026-10-17
Cache: Counter-Strike 2 Update
• Fixed a wallbang spot on B site.
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Counter-Strike 22026-10-17
Cache: Counter-Strike 2 Update
• Players can now reload silently (but slowly) by pressing and holding the reload key.
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Dota 22026-10-17
Immortal Draft Changes:: Dota 2 Update - 3/19/2025
Immortal Draft Changes: • Immortal Draft rules will now be used if any player is above 8500 MMR (roughly the top 0.5% of players). (Previously, the cutoff was 6500 MMR, roughly the top 1.5% of players.)
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Dota 22026-10-17
In summary:: Dota 2 Update - 3/19/2025
Immortal Draft Changes: • Immortal Draft rules will now be used if any player is above 8500 MMR (roughly the top 0.5% of players). (Previously, the cutoff was 6500 MMR, roughly the top 1.5% of players.)
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Deadlock2026-10-17
Minor Update - 10-14-2026: patch history
- Radiant Regeneration: Spirit scaling reduced from 0.04 to 0.035
Monthly roundups
Deadlock2026-10-17
Ballistic Enchantment: patch history
- Ballistic Enchantment: Duration increased from 14s to 20s
Item histories
Deadlock2026-10-17
Majestic Leap: patch history
- Majestic Leap: Now grants +50% air control for the duration of the barrier
Item histories
Deadlock2026-10-17
Shadow Weave: patch history
- Shadow Weave: Now builds from Sprint Boots
Item histories
Deadlock2026-10-17
Spiritual Overflow: patch history
- Spiritual Overflow: Buildup is 35% slower
Item histories
Deadlock2026-10-17
Restorative Locket: patch history
- Restorative Locket: Heal per boon reduced from 0.5 to 0.45
Item histories
Counter-Strike 22026-10-17
Counter-Strike 2 Update: what changed
• Various clipping fixes in Rush maps
Patch explainers
Deadlock2026-10-17
Minor Update - 10-05-2026: what changed
- Fixed bugs that were causing troopers to walk too slowly in lane
Patch explainers
Dota 22026-10-17
7.41c Gameplay Patch: what changed
In addition, over the last few days we've addressed the following issues:
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Dota 22026-10-17
7.41d Gameplay Patch: what changed
Patch 7.41d is out now and you can check out the patch notes here.
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Counter-Strike 22026-10-17
Counter-Strike 2 Update: what changed
• Agents now wear their equipped gloves during the photobooth photography sessions and in buy menu
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Dota 22026-10-17
Dota 2 Update - 7/1/2026: what changed
Dark Carnival • Playing Regular and Turbo games now reward Scrap tickets. 6 Scrap can be traded for a Hero ticket of your choice. Regular games reward 2, Turbo games reward 1. Scrap is rewarded regardless of winning or losing.
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