In a surprising turn of events, Valve has decided to pull back the curtain on Dota 2’s development process. The company, known for its tight-lipped approach to updates and patches, has launched a new developer blog titled “Between the Lanes”.
This series of posts aims to provide Dota 2 players with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes workings of the game’s development between patches.
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The blog will cover a range of topics, including the challenges faced by the development team, such as persistent bugs and unexpected development hiccups. This move comes in the wake of Valve’s decision to abandon its traditional Battle Pass system in favor of more frequent updates to keep the game fresh and engaging.
Fans of Dota 2 can now track the development process and gain insights into the hurdles the team encounters on their journey towards the next major patch. This initiative is particularly timely given the rumors of IceFrog’s return to the development team, which has seemingly resulted in a surge of updates and bug fixes.
One notable bug that has been addressed is the infamous Techies’ sticky bomb bug, which allowed the Techies player to control the ability without an expiry timer. This bug has been swiftly patched out, much to the relief of the Dota 2 community.
Single line of code that enabled theTechies bug
Valve has also hinted at the next big update, patch 7.34, which is set to drop following the conclusion of the ongoing Riyadh Masters. For those interested in the nitty-gritty of the development process leading up to this patch, Valve’s “Between the Lanes” blog is a must-read.
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