Valve has launched the latest Dota 2 update and its a big one, with the Spring Forward patch bringing some big changes to the game.
The update went live on May 22nd, with players surprised by the gameplay update that is set to bring new items as well as increased quality of life in game.
Dota 2 Spring Forward update
The biggest changes to Dota 2 gameplay from the update are mainly to the quality of life, with improved general performance, communicating with teammates and even more streamlined purchase options.
Item buys received one of the biggest updates in the latest edition of Dota 2, with players now given the ability to track teammates items as well as an auto delivery and auto buy feature that can be set up when enough gold is acquired.
Voice chat has been revamped throughout the game, making communication in both general and ranked play much clearer and easier.
Players will now be able to select from multiple pings during a game with player hero icons showing who is speaking in a very similar menu to the one in League of Legends.
As well as the new updates to general quality of life in game, Valve has also fixed almost every noticeable bug in the game with the new version 7.39 patch.
Check out Dota 2’s official X page for more information about the Spring Forward update.
New Heroes Hoard items sets
See below for the entire Heroes’ Hoard available in the Spring 2025 treasure.
- Taurhorn Terror – Spirit Breaker
- Spellbreaker’s Braid – Anti-Mage Wei
- Seeker of the Crescent Wheel – Luna
- Urchin of Kazim – Kid Invoker
- Rot-Iron Ripper – Necrophos
- The Burning Sentinel – Huskar
- The Molten Fist – Axe
- Rotzo the Clown – Pudge
- Pallbringer – Earthshaker
- Serket of the Black Sands – Sand King
- Cannonroar Confessor – Lion
How will new update affect Dota 2 esports?
The Spring Forward update comes at the perfect time for the Dota 2 esports scene, with DreamLeague Season 26 currently taking place.
Spring Forward is already live so teams in the tournament will be able to make use of all the new updates throughout the remainder of the tournament.
The final day of the DreamLeague Season 26 group stage takes place on May 24th, with the Grand Final coming up at the beginning of June.
