Scheduled to take place in late January in Belgrade, Serbia, FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 is certain to kick off the next year with a bang for Dota 2 fans. The LAN tournament will showcase some of the world’s best Dota 2 teams competing for a gigantic prize pool.

In this article, we will take a look at everything we know so far about the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 Dota 2 event, including its participating teams, prize pool, schedule, and where to watch.

FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 Teams

While we don’t have the full list of teams participating in FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 at the time of writing, here are the teams confirmed so far:

• AVULUS (Western Europe)
• Talon Esports (Southeast Asia)
• Apex Genesis (Americas)

FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 Prize Pool & Schedule

The FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 Dota 2 tournament will bring together 16 elite teams to battle for the lion’s share of an impressive $1,000,000 USD prize pool.

The event will kick off on January 24, 2025, and will feature 10 days of intense Dota 2 action before coming to a conclusion on February 2nd.

FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025: Where To Watch?

Dota 2 fans can catch all the action of FISSURE PLAYGROUND Belgrade 2025 by tuning in to the event’s official livestreams on Twitch or YouTube.

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How to Change Name In-Game, Using Dota 2 Client

This process allows you to easily update your in-game username right from the Dota 2 client. Here’s how to do it:  

• Launching Dota 2: Start the Dota 2 client on your computer, making sure you have the latest version of the game installed.  
• Access Profile Settings: Once the game is open, go to the ‘Profile Settings’ section by clicking on your name in the upper right corner of the screen. 
• Modifying your game name: In the profile settings, find the ‘Change Name’ option and click on it to bring up the name change dialog.  
• Input New Name: Enter the new name you want to use in the game. Keep in mind that some characters might not be allowed, so choose your name carefully.  
• Confirm Changes: After entering your new name, confirm the change by clicking ‘Accept’ or ‘Save,’ depending on your localization.  
• Verification: After the name change is complete, restart the game to see your new name in action. Your new nickname will be visible to all Dota 2 players.  

Your new name should now be visible in-game.

How to Change Name Through Steam Profile?

Well, if you want to change your username through your Steam profile, follow these steps:  

• While in the game client, press Shift+Tab to open the Steam overlay.  
• Click on the ‘Friends‘ icon at the bottom of the screen.  
• Select the dropdown arrow next to your username and choose ‘Edit Profile Name‘  
• Enter your new username and click ‘Confirm‘

Now that you know two easy ways to change your name in Dota 2, you can personalize your profile to your liking. Whether you opt for the in-game client or the Steam profile method, remember that your username is a key part of your gaming identity, so choose wisely and enjoy your gaming experience. Until next time, stay tuned to Talkesport!

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Valve has confirmed that the Crownfall event, which kicked off in April 2024, will come to an end in January 2024, giving players ample opportunity to grind out all their favorite rewards from the event. 

However, what if you missed out on the Crownfall event? Do you still have enough time to complete all of the Crownfall Act before the event is taken off the game? Let’s find out. 

Can You Still Complete All Acts in Crownfall Dota 2 Event?

If you started the Crownfall event when it came out in April 2024, you’d have nearly ten months to complete the entirety of the event. With less than two months remaining before the conclusion of Crownfall, is it still possible to finish it for a casual player? 

Luckily, for most players, the answer is yes. You can finish all Acts of Crownfall before the Dota 2 event comes to an end in January 2024.

It’s not gonna be easy, though. You’ll require plenty of grinding to finish the event in this short span of time.

The Crownfall event follows a similar structure to the Cavern Crawl minigames from previous  Battle Passes. Players have to win with various Dota 2 heroes to earn tokens that enable them to clear out the chambers in the Crownfall map.

If you can consistently grind out Turbo or All Pick games over the next few weeks, you should be able to earn enough tokens to complete all the Acts of Crownfall. 

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Despite having a unique kit filled with high burst damage and utility, Kez suffered from an extremely low win rate at the time of its release, prompting Valve to issue multiple buffs to the hero within a day of his introduction to the Dota 2 roster.

Shortly afterward, Kez became an extremely strong pick in pubs, with his win rate nearing 50% despite the hero still having no facets.

In the latest Dota 2 update, the devs have deployed some much-needed adjustments to Kez by nerfling his kit and reducing his overall damage output.

Dota 2 November 12 Patch Notes

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the detailed patch notes of the November 12 Dota 2 update, as confirmed by Valve:

Kez

• Kazurai Katana: Damage Per Second reduced from 7/8/9/10% to 6/7/8/9%
• Falcon Rush: Katana base attack rate increased from 1.3/1.2/1.1/1.0 to 1.4/1.3/1.2/1.1
• Falcon Rush: Duration decreased from 7 to 3/4/5/6
• Raptor Dance: Increased cooldown from 40/32/24 to 40/35/30
• Raven’s Veil: Increased cooldown from 40/32/24 to 40/35/30
• Grappling Claw: Fixed chain not being broken when linked to a target out of range
  Shodo Sai: Fixed some Mark interactions dealing more damage than intended
• Grappling Claw: Fixed it ignoring evasion
• Echo Slash: Fixed it ignoring evasion
• Echo Slash: Fixed it killing couriers
• Echo Slash: Fixed it allowing Kez to escape leashes and movement prevention abilities (i.e. Disruptor Kinetic Field )

Over the days since release of Crownfall Act IV and Kez, we’ve also fixed several issues:

• Fixed a client crash with Moon Shard
• Fixed a server crash involving Ogre Seal Totem and Lone Druid
• Fixed various issues with Quick Buy
• Fixed Shen and Dragonus arcana style unlocks not applying to respective cursor icon packs
• Fixed Juggernaut Primal Prowl style unlock
• Fixed various crashes with Act IV encounters
• When winning an Ability Draft game, instead of granting 3 tokens and 2 scrap, grant 2 tokens and 8 scrap.
• Spleen Sweeper: added a scoring section on the main menu to show scoring information. Fixed score summary not showing after beating all 5 stages.
• Spleen Sweeper: fixed last stage not granting a completion bonus of 4000 points
• Castle Carnage: fixed Tunneler particle missing model and issues with grenade bouncing
• Castle Carnage: fixed phantom terrain blocking some shots
• Spoon Man: fixed an issue where the mouse cursor would stay invisible after a popup
• Spoon Man: fixed a crash related to pressing a button before the game is loaded
• Spoon Man: fixed being able to get stuck inside a block
• Nest of Thorns: fixed an issue where rewards could fail to be granted
• Nest of Thorns: fixed an issue where gold amount could fail to be saved
• Fixed Blind Queensguard (strange vendor) encounter not working
• Fixed Act IV sprays not showing up in Chat Wheel
• Crownfall map: clicking on the tokens-received gift alert attached to the inventory now opens the associated encounter
• Fixed an issue where playing or replaying the Kez debut animation could result in a black screen
• Fixed new Crownfall trophies not showing up

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For the uninitiated, the inaugural BLAST Slam event will feature ten elite Dota 2 teams who will compete for the lion’s share of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool. BLAST Slam I 2024 is set to commence on November 26 and will feature six days of intense Dota 2 action before coming to a conclusion on December 1st.

In this article, we take a look at everything you need to know about the BLAST Slam I 2024 Dota 2 event, including its invited teams, format, and where you can watch the event.

Dota 2 BLAST Slam I 2024: All Teams

In a recent announcement, BLAST has confirmed the list of invited teams who will participate in BLAST Slam I 2024. The teams have been invited based on their recent performance and community interest.

Without further ado, let’s check out the ten teams who will be attending BLAST Slam I 2024:

• Team Liquid
• Team Falcons
• Team Spirit
• OG Esports
• BetBoom Team
• Gaimin Gladiators
• HEROIC
• Xtreme Gaming 
• Tundra Esports
• PARIVISION

Dota 2 BLAST Slam I 2024: Format

The BLAST Slam I 2024 will feature a unique “fast-paced” format where the ten participating teams will be split into two groups of five teams each. The two groups will have to battle it out in a best-of-one Round Robin format, with the teams proceeding to the gauntlet stage according to their placement. This initial group stage will conclude by the end of the first day of the tournament.

The gauntlet stage will feature a cross group single-elimination bracket which will be played at the BLAST studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Each game in this stage will be a best-of-three, with the exception of the best-of-five grand final.

Dota 2 BLAST Slam I 2024: Where To Watch

Fans will be able to catch all the action that unfolds during the BLAST Slam I 2024 by tuning into the official livestreams of the event on BLAST’s Dota channels, available on Twitch and YouTube, as well as the official BLAST.tv website.

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For the uninitiated, Kez is the newest addition to the ever-expanding roster of Dota 2 heroes and was introduced to the MOBA with the highly anticipated Crownfall Act 4 update. 

Despite the hero possessing a strong kit filled with interesting abilities alongside two deadly ultimates, he seemed rather underwhelming and suffered from awful win rates across all skill brackets.

As a result, Valve has deployed a patch that aims to buff certain aspects of the new Dota 2 hero to make him a viable pick in the ongoing meta.

Dota 2 Kez Buffs Explained

The latest Dota 2 patch has not only given Kez 2 base armor from the start of the game, but it has also increased the hero’s overall move speed by 5 units. The Falcon Rush attack rate for his Sai has also been decreased considerably.

Here are the detailed patch notes for the November 8th Dota 2 update, as confirmed by Valve:

Gameplay Update

Kez:

• Base Armor increased from 0 to 2
• Base move speed increased from 315 to 320
• Falcon Rush attack rate for Sai decreased from 1.3/1.2/1.1/1.0 to 1.2/1.1/1.0/0.9
• Fixed bug where Falcon Rush could target units out of range
• Fixed bug where Falcon Rush ignored the attack speed cap

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As per a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Todd’s wife, Fatima, confirmed that he passed away at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday after a long illness.

Although he is renowned for his work in Dota 2, Tony Todd is also widely recognized outside the gaming world for his prominent roles in films like Candyman, where he played the infamous killer, Final Destination, Transformers, The Crow, and Night of the Living Dead.

Apart from movies, Todd has made appearances in multiple popular TV series including 24, Homicide: Life on the Street, The X-Files, 21 Jump Street, Law & Order, and more.

This is not the first loss the Dota 2 community has experienced this year. On July 20, 2024, Sam Mowry, the voice behind iconic heroes like Anti-Mage, Beastmaster, Clockwerk, Necrophos, Slardar, and Warlock, also passed away at the age of 64.

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However, the addition of the new Dota 2 hero, Kez, has stolen the spotlight in the November 8th update. The newest member of the Dota 2 roster is packed with a strong kit that enables him to take down enemies with ease, and he’s certain to be a fan-favorite for most Dota 2 players out there.

In case you haven’t had the chance to check out Kez’s backstory yet, you can head over to the official Dota 2 website and check out the Ascension Night comic which was released yesterday.

Dota 2 November 8th Update Introduces New Hero Kez

Without further ado, let’s check out all the abilities of the new hero Kez, as confirmed by Valve:

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The organization confirmed the news via a post on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

“It’s with a heavy heart that we announce we will be stepping back from Dota 2,” Nouns said in a statement. “The last two and a half years have been an incredible journey, together we established our legacy of representing North America on the biggest stages in Dota 2.”

While they didn’t specify the exact reason for the team’s disbandment, financial challenges seemed to be a contributing factor.

“Dota 2 is as demanding as it is rewarding, both competitively and commercially,” the statement reads.

Following Nouns’ exit from Dota 2, its roster—featuring Yuma “Yuma” Langlet, Philipp “Copy” Bühler, Nico “Gunnar” Lopez, Rodrigo “Lelis” Santos, and Tal “Fly” Aizik—will now be looking for other teams as free agents.

Despite their departure, Nouns have left their options open for a potential return to Dota 2 in the future, as evident from the announcement itself.

“Our love for Dota remains strong, and with the right partner, we are open to a future return to the scene, aiming once more to be North America’s finest.” the org stated.

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In fact, it was the Dota 2 community workshop that gave rise to game modes like ‘Auto Chess’ and ‘Overthrow’, with the former inspiring several other popular games—some not exactly hiding their ‘inspiration’—to develop their own versions of it.

Recently, a new game mode has been taking over the Arcade section of Dota 2, and for good reason. The community map in question, called ‘Deadlock Experemental’, enables players to enjoy Deadlock, the newest Valve title and a unique take on the ‘hero shooter’ genre, in Dota 2.

‘Deadlock Experemental’ Lets You Experience Deadlock vs Dota 2

‘Deadlock Experemental’ not only lets you play Deadlock in Dota 2, but it also lets you battle out the Deadlock characters against Dota 2 heroes with your friends.

So, how does it work?

The map is split into two halves, the ‘Deadlock’ half and the ‘Dota 2’ half. The team that starts in the former half picks characters from Deadlock and plays the entire match in a third-person perspective similar to the hero shooter itself. The other team plays a regular game of Dota 2 but against Deadlock heroes.

The team using Deadlock characters has access to the finer mechanics of the game like dashing, melee attacks, and precise aiming with their crosshairs to take down enemies. On top of that, they have to purchase items from the Deadlock shop instead of the Dota 2 shop, leading to some interesting interactions.

Fans can check out the gameplay footage of Deadlock vs Dota 2 below:

How To Play ‘Deadlock Experemental’ in Dota 2

As mentioned earlier, ‘Deadlock Experemental’ isn’t an official game mode by Valve, but a community map. Here’s how you can access it:

• Visit the ‘Deadlock Experemental’ Workshop page on Steam.
• Subscribe to the community map.
• Wait for the map to download,
• Launch Dota 2.
• Head to the ‘Arcade’ section.
• Press ‘Play Deadlock Experemental’.

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