It is the most played title on Steam, the largest distribution platform for PC games. It features some of the largest prize pools, thanks to the use of crowdfunding. Since its launch back in 2011 the game has been on the forefront of esports. Players can increase the strength of their Heroes by earning experience points and buying different items. They assume control of Heroes, units with special abilities and characteristics. Players are split between two different teams (the Radiant and the Dire). The base is protected by several towers that are located on three separate lanes.
In a standard game of Dota the player’s objective is to destroy the main enemy construction called the Ancient, which is located inside their base. It is free to download on the Steam platform. Dota 2 is an online multiplayer game in the MOBA genre and it was developed by Valve Corporation.