Valve released an update for Dota 2 on August 22, 2025, primarily focused on fixing technical bugs in the game client, bot functionality, and incorrect hero ability interactions.

List of Major Changes

• Fixed an issue where emoticons from fan content bundles, which were supposed to be permanent, were unavailable.
• Fixed basic talent stickers displaying as a specific player's sticker from 2022.
• Removed the ability to bypass restrictions for accounts that were not supposed to participate in The International Predictions & Fantasy.
• Fixed the absence of one prediction for Road to the International: Playoffs at certain resolutions.
• Fixed a rare client crash when viewing one's fantasy roster.
• Fixed a common client crash on macOS when viewing anything.
• Fixed the Tyrian Regalia item "Tyrian Bloodfeather Feast" mistakenly appearing as available if the player owned the Queen of Pain arcana.
• Fixed Talent Sticker Bundles sales not contributing to the prize pool.
• Fixed bots in local matches not purchasing any items.
• Fixed the standard Pudge bot never using Meat Hook.
• Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double being able to create another double after capturing an experience altar, leveling up, and learning Tempest Double.
• Fixed Meepo's Poof sometimes incorrectly entering an alternate cast state.
• Fixed incorrect sounds when finishing Nature Prophet's Teleport and Io's Relocate.
• Fixed Silencer's Last Word not triggering Spell Absorption, Phylactery, or Khanda.
• Fixed Troll Warlord's Fervor incorrectly granting attack speed bonuses and gaining stacks during the "break" effect.
• Fixed Troll Warlord's Berserker's Rage incorrectly granting bonus attributes during "break."
• Fixed a rare server crash when using Witch Doctor's Death Ward.
• Fixed a rare crash with Marci's Dispose ability.

This update aims to enhance game stability and competition fairness in the lead-up to The International 2025. Valve continues to regularly address technical issues to ensure players have a comfortable environment for playing and watching matches.