Dota 2 struggles to attract Overwatch detectives as fans demand more rewards
The Overwatch system has been Valve’s way of involving the community in its reporting system. After a successful track record in CS:GO, Overwatch was introduced to Dota 2, but so far, it has failed to turn into a routine due to a lack of rewards.
When the community regulation tool was first added to Dota 2, it attracted attention simply because it was a new feature. Fans were eager to complete one or two Overwatch cases before moving to their ranked matches. However, this honeymoon period didn’t last for long as community members realized most of the cases were rage reports, and since there were no rewards involved, the process started to feel like a waste of time.