Dota 2 will be free-to-play - with a twist

posted by Tezzeret, 1 year ago
Speaking in a yet to be released podcast by Polygon, Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, has confirmed that the game will be free-to-play. He did however mention that there will be a "twist" to the business model.

This announcement may not come as a surprise to many seeing as a famous "data miner" known as CyborgMatt has already discovered indications that there will be a in-game shop system selling cosmetic changes to heroes.

In regards to the "twist", Newell spoke about "trying to figure out ways so that people who are more valuable to everybody else [are] recognized and accommodated", which reflects his previously stated desire to see that those who contribute to the community are rewarded for their efforts.

However, Newell did not disclose just what kind of model Valve are planning for Dota 2.

Sources: The Verge

 
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#1
Slaps wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:12 CEST:
Ya-hoo boom!
#2
AbyssForEvar wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:13 CEST:
Surprise!!!
#3
SykeS wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:13 CEST:
I would buy it anyway.. REALLY ADDICTED TO THE GAME

edited by SykeS at 20.04.2012, 19:39 CEST
#4
Pallys wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:14 CEST:
3'rd DAMNIT
4'th actually
#5
Ryusej wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:14 CEST:
hate
#6
Grindxxx wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:14 CEST:
I think i'll buy a new costume for Lion :)
#7
DripStar.x3 wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:14 CEST:
i really hope they dont destroy the ingame balance with ingame features to buy
#8
EChI wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:15 CEST:
sure thing! give me some old models )
#9
Silentart wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:16 CEST:
THe ONly downside is "there will be a in-game shop system selling cosmetic changes to heroes"

For those who wanna play with me while the metagame is still at it is for now, add me steam account: LastCovenant

edited by Silentart at 20.04.2012, 18:06 CEST
#10
Glory- wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:16 CEST:
This announcement come as no surprise to many seeing as famous data miner, CyborgMatt has already discovered indications that there will be a in-game shop system selling cosmetic changes to heroes.
-EPIC.
#11
mintotheslayer wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:20 CEST:
hate it
#12
qu!ck wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:20 CEST:
dont like it, hated HON because of this aspect aswell. DotA is a lot about acting and recognising fast which enemy you are facing and this will mess up everything.
#13
Djentastic wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:21 CEST:
the twist is you have to pay money for downloading the game... pls.
#14
Wozup wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:21 CEST:
DripStar.x3 schrieb:
i really hope they dont destroy the ingame balance with ingame features to buy


no i dont think so! i think its like in league of legends if u know this sh*t abit ;) (i just tryed it... ofc ima real wc3 DotA player :D
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Silentart wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:22 CEST:
qu!ck schrieb:
dont like it, hated HON because of this aspect aswell. DotA is a lot about acting and recognising fast which enemy you are facing and this will mess up everything.


So true bro
#16
LaAasT wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:24 CEST:
-.-'
#17
hereticgame wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:25 CEST:
unclleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee of valve :D
#18
ke1e1 wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:26 CEST:
DripStar.x3 schrieb:
i really hope they dont destroy the ingame balance with ingame features to buy


Icefrog would never ever never let them do that shit. Never
#19
RKSicaa wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:27 CEST:
Just like HoN, purely cosmetic.
#20
kradeLutioN wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:30 CEST:
Seeeeeeeeeee I knew it! It will be like TF2. "IN GAME STORE"
#21
josipinho93 wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:30 CEST:
Why dont they just make it a one time purchase thing and good bye !!!!!!!!! WTF !!!!! Id pay 100$ for a proper game and gg wp, dont make it shit pls !!!
#22
orangenod18 wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:31 CEST:
it will probably a premium based model like premium users have more options, early hero access like HoN and will be a priority on queing games. I just hope it will be 1 time payment only, i would pay for it for like $50-$60.
#23
Maevar wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:31 CEST:
Dude if you played the beta, you'll know already that it isn't and will never be sh*t game :)
#24
Silentart wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:32 CEST:
josipinho93 schrieb:
Why dont they just make it a one time purchase thing and good bye !!!!!!!!! WTF !!!!! Id pay 100$ for a proper game and gg wp, dont make it shit pls !!!


I agree to that
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ZeD__ wrote at 20.04.2012, 17:32 CEST:
Very f-bad for the game, I would rather pay 100€ for this game than have random people trolling and messing up games. With pay'd solution you can actually ban those leavers and effect them by doing that. Think Valve...for the sake of the normal players and the good people
 
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