Finally, we are able to purchase this years’ Battle Pass! It includes a new game mode, living towers, consumables, a Coach’s challenge, and many other exclusive rewards. And of course, 25% of all Battle Pass sales will increase the prize pool of The International 2019. There are three options to choose from when you purchase your Battle Pass. The standard edition at level 1 for USD $9.99 Level 50 for USD $29.35 Level 100 for USD $44.99 Features Wrath of the Mo’Rokai This will be the special event for this years' Battle Pass. There is not much information about it yet; however, there will likely be two teams that will fight for Battle Points. Jungle Expedition Similar to last years’event, if you want to unlock a set for a specific hero, you have to go through various challenges with different heroes. This years’ heroes are Dazzle, Ursa and Sven. The Living Towers This will be the exclusive item for this Battle Pass, and it won’t be tradable or marketable after it ends. In order to get it, you must reach a certain level. Coach’s Challenge For the first time, you can earn points by coaching. This feature was added in Dota some time ago, but it was never prevalent. Now, your team, which will be composed of lower MMR than yours, will be able to rate your coaching abilities after each match. Your Coaching rating will rise after each match. Once you reach a certain level, you will gain additional Battle Points. New Party Finder We all had that moment after a game where we want to add a specific player to our friends' list to play together. You can now add players that you like to a pool, and when you want to play, simply toggle the Party Finder option. Avoiding a Player Finally, after many years, we now have the chance to dodge players the right way. We all had that one guy who ruined several games in a row for us, just because we are on the same team. Well, this will now be in the past. MVP Vote You can now vote for the MVP of your game. The chosen player will be featured in the post-game screen, receive a mention on their friend feed and be recognized during the pre-game of the next match. As soon as you get enough MVPs, you will get Battle Points. Versus Screen You can now show off your skills even before heading to the lanes. Recent performance, Battle Pass Levels and Dota Plus Hero Stats, and cosmetics all increase the chance of appearing on the screen. Assistant Features This includes various small things that can improve your gameplay. The first assist is related to picking a certain hero. You can now see how a certain hero will perform against the one selected by the enemy. You can now stack more quickly because you have a timer in each camp. No idea where to place a ward? No worries! There is guidance on that too. Damage Summary is also added, which allows you to track how much damage have you received. Chat wheel emoticons are added too. Avatar Banner & High Five These are some small tweaks that will make the game more enjoyable. Just throw your hand in the air if you see a teammate or an enemy that did the same. Returning Features The first one is Rank Double Down. You can double the MMR gain or loss once per week. The higher Battle Pass level you get, the more chances you receive to do this. You can now also recycle any of the Immortals you receive. By doing this, you will get an unopened Immortal treasure plus an extra spin for Rylai’s Battle Blessing. There are other returning features too, so make sure to read them here. Rewards Immortals Three immortal treasures will be available. For now, we only know the first one. You can check all the immortals by watching the video below. New Terrain The Overgrown Empire will feature new soundscape and dynamic water effects. Tiny Prestige Item To get it, you will need to have a level 255 Battle Pass. In addition, as soon as you hit level 425, you will also get an Immortal set for Axe. Basically, Axe becomes nearly naked and punches enemies with his fists. These items won’t be purchasable or marketable, so get them while you can. Hero Persona The first ever Hero Persona has been added. It includes different visual effects and thematic take on a classic hero. Invoker is the chosen one for this year. However, to get it, you need level 305. ES Arcana - Planetfall The new arcana looks pretty good. In order to get it, you need level 365. Collector’s Rewards Once you hit level 1000, you will be able to obtain the Aegis. However, if you are a true baller, get to 2000 and receive a Baby Roshan. Conclusion There are many other small additions such as Seasonal Chat Wheel Sounds for example. All of the new features can be found here. Also, be sure to read our Dota 2 MDL Disneyland Recaps. Images Via: Dota2.com<doc-sep>The TI 9 Battle Pass is already smashing records only a few hours after its release. Just a few hours after its release, the Battle Pass for this years’ TI has managed to accumulate a record-breaking prize pool. The current prize pool is sitting is now over $6,000,000. According to sources, this is the highest Day 1 total the prize pool has reached in TI history. If it continues to grow like this, TI 9 will definitely be able to surpass last years’ prize pool. Getting into the action Players have three options if they want to purchase the Battle Pass. They can purchase the standard version at $9.99. Additionally, if players want to instantly level their Battle Pass to level 50 or 100, that have the option of spending $29.35 or $44.99, respectively. Valve adds 25% if the profits from the Battle Pass directly to the prize pool of TI 9. Imagine how much they could raise for the TI prize pool if they increased the percentage! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest esports news. Today is a day off from MDL Disneyland Paris Major, however, it is returning tomorrow in full force.<doc-sep>The excruciating wait is finally over. The Battle Pass is out and, as they say in a famous burger ad, We're lovin' it. Along with all the features of the battle passes of previous years, this year brought in a myriad of new things into the mix. So we have immortal treasures, chat wheel voice lines, new terrain and so on carried forward from the previous years. But what really fascinates is the new stuff and things, right? We have a mysterious new game mode called "Wrath of Mo'rokai" which is yet to be revealed. "The Jungle Expedition", on the other hand, seems like a rehash of the last years cavern crawl. The battle pass offers this time living towers, funky consumables, a Coach’s challenge, and of course a host of exclusive rewards. The party finder tool seems like something Valve came up with after listening to the community's nostalgia about the guild system present back in the Source 1 days. The "Avoid Player" feature is, perhaps, the most surprising addition among this Quality of Life improvements. Coming to the big surprises, we have the "Majesty of the Colossus" which is a prestige item for Tiny. The picture in the site gives us an impression that it will be a retake on the famous tiny set lying in the workshop for years "The Perennial Giant". But the truth is yet to be seen. Majesty of the Colossus: Tiny Prestige Item Next up we have "Acolyte of the Lost Arts", which is a brand new thing in terms of DOTA cosmetics. It is an entirely new take on the hero with all-new models, animations, and voice lines. Acolyte of the Lost Arts: Young Invoker Hero Persona At level 365, The battle pass offers "Planetfall" which is an Arcana for Earthshaker. This is once again a very different approach in terms of aesthetics to the hero. From the looks of it, the arcana seems to be dark, grit, celestial-themed. Planetfall: Earthshaker Arcana Other than that, we have the usual lane creep skins, the taunts, the river vials, a evolving courier, a new music pack, seasonal effects and so on. For more info, head over to the official DOTA 2 page for the Battle Pass.<doc-sep>Valve announced The International 9 compendium and it will be released within the next 24 hours. The International 9 battle pass will be like any other TI battle pass but they are never the same. A new battle pass means a new terrain and a bunch of immortals. When it comes to Immortal treasure we know we will get immortals for almost every hero but who will be lucky enough to get some rare, very rare and ultra-rare cosmetic love? By now most of the heroes have been there at least once however, this year Invoker have a huge chance to get some more cosmetic love. Each treasure will have 3 heroes with rare, very rare and ultra-rare immortal quality. Considering we will have 4 treasures we can see 12 heroes getting the most love this year. Invoker can certainly be one of them. Another hero is definitely going to get some cosmetic love - Mars. Mars is new to the hero pool and he needs some cosmetics. The community will definitely be pleased. I have even heard rumours of Dark Willow being on the Ultra-Rare spot in one of the four treasures. Honestly, It will not be a shocker. Willow did get some cosmetic love but her closet can surely hold more. Drow Ranger might be one of those to be in the list. But practically, I can see her getting new immortals but not in the rare category. Voice Chat Wheel is probably the most loved feature in the whole battle pass. We can expect some Action Slacks hype casting on the wheels. There is definitely going to be a couple of Chinese and Phillipino hype casters on the list. When it comes to Terrain, I have heard rumours of a Snow Terrain. We already have Desert terrains, underwater terrains, and snowy weather. A snow terrain will be a perfect fit but since Valve has released the picture of this year's Aegis, It's hard to tell what the purple is for. Last but not least, we're also expecting a new hero release during or after the TI9. So buckle up, Keep your friends close and your wallet closer. Please follow Sportskeeda for more Video Game News!<doc-sep>
The Dota Pro Circuit is nearing its end, and now Valve has revealed the content-rich Battle Pass that players can purchase now in preparation for The International 2019. Dota 2’s TI9 Battle Pass doesn’t just come with the basic add-ons of special items and cosmetics, instead, it brings in a new game mode, features, consumables, challenges, and a slew of unique rewards that will run all the way through the event in August. The International 2019 Battle Pass has arrived — https://t.co/q8yEGaspy4 pic.twitter.com/tcTRozoZhl — DOTA 2 (@DOTA2) May 7, 2019 The pass brings with it a special game mode called Wrath of the Mo’rokai, where players try to feed special creatures until they awaken and join the battle against the opposing team’s ancients. The new mode, Jungle Expedition, also looks to be a very focused on providing a unique experience. If playing in those new modes isn’t exactly what you are looking for, players can also use the Coach’s Challenge mode to try and lead teams of lower ranked players to victory. This mode received a lot of bug fixes and quality of life changes, as well as a dedicated leaderboard for coaches to compete on. A new Party Finder has also been added, allowing players to add friends or players from random matches into a pool of preferred teammates. Once toggled on, players can join up in parties instantly if they are in someone’s pool. The above feature also now lets players do the opposite and avoid players they didn’t have a good experience with by marking them on the post-game screen. When matches are starting, players can now view an improved Versus Screen that will highlight a player on their team and show notable achievements from their Dota 2 career and prior matches. After a match, players can also vote for the MVP of their team, which can then also be displayed on a player’s Versus Screen profile. A handful of features are returning in the TI9 Battle Pass, including wagering, ranked roles, and in-game tipping to name a few. There are also dozens of new consumables, collectibles, taunts, banners, and more to collect through the challenges and other reward systems. Players can purchase the Battle Pass at several different levels, starting with the basic pass, which is $9.99. If players don’t want to play any of the special events or complete the challenges, they can purchase those levels from the start: 50 levels for $29.35 and 100 levels for $44.99—and still get all of the rewards. As usual, 25 percent of every purchase will be added directly into the prize pool for TI9, increasing the already massive $1.6 million pool even further. You can purchase your Battle Pass from the official Dota 2 website. Every event, challenge, reward, and mode included in the TI9 Battle Pass will be available through the TI9 which runs from Aug. 20 to 25.