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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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Counter-Strike 22026-10-17
Inferno: Counter-Strike 2 Update
• Added Cache to the Active Duty Map Pool
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Dota 22026-10-17
Dark Carnival: Dota 2 Update - 7/1/2026
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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Dota 22026-10-17
Gameplay Patch 7.41e and Summer Scrub: what changed
The International approaches and we've just released an update that includes predictions, fantasy, supporter bundles, and a chance to prove your skills and win new Immortals and unlock terrains.
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Dota 22026-10-17
7.41f Gameplay Patch: what changed
Patch 7.41f is out now and you can check out the patch notes here.
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Deadlock2026-10-17
Map Rework Update: what changed
Today's update introduces a reworked map layout, alongside a variety of improvements and bug fixes.
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Deadlock2026-10-17
Gameplay Update - 03-06-2026: what changed
- Can now jump during slide - Dash jump grants a very brief period with increased air control (30% for 0.25s)
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Deadlock2026-10-17
Matchmaking Update: what changed
This update includes a revamp to how the matchmaking system works, as well as the introduction of a new matchmaking mode. You can now choose to play in Standard Mode (unranked), or the new Ranked Mode introduced in this update.
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Deadlock2026-10-17
City Never Sleeps: what changed
The Cursed Apple is ever changing, and these streets are nothing like you remember. A massive visual update to the map and neutrals, six new heroes, HUD updates, numerous quality-of-life additions, accessibility options, and more.
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Deadlock2026-10-17
Minor Update - 10-14-2026: what changed
- Radiant Regeneration: Spirit scaling reduced from 0.04 to 0.035
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