s anyone else struggling with the current state of Dota 2?

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Is anyone else struggling with the current state of Dota 2? It feels like every patch lately is a mix of excitement and frustration, and I’m curious if others are feeling the same. Don't get me wrong—Dota is still a great game, but sometimes it seems like we're all just trying to keep up with constant changes, while the core issues don’t get enough attention.

Balance is all over the place. Some heroes are just dominating the meta right now, and it feels like the same ones are either OP or completely useless every patch. New updates come so fast, I can barely adjust before something new comes out that changes everything. And while change is part of Dota’s charm, it’s exhausting for anyone who isn’t playing 24/7. I’m sure some of you know the feeling—just when you master a hero, another patch drops, and you have to relearn them or even switch mains entirely. Can we get some stability?

It’s also super tough for newcomers. The learning curve in Dota was always steep, but now, with new heroes and items popping up constantly, it’s almost impossible for new players to really settle in. A lot of my friends who tried to get into it felt overwhelmed and gave up because every time they’d log back in, something major had changed. Some kind of updated tutorial or improved onboarding system would be amazing to at least get new players to stick around. We need fresh blood in the game to keep it thriving, but right now, Dota just feels like a fortress for veterans.

And don’t even get me started on the technical issues. Lag spikes, crashes, bugs with abilities—it’s like every patch solves one problem and brings two new ones. Sometimes, it’s these bugs that cost you the game, and nothing is more frustrating than losing because the game itself glitched out. How many of us have had that awful experience of having an ultimate or an item glitch at a critical moment? It really messes with the experience, especially in ranked.

At the end of the day, I still love Dota, and I know it’ll never be a perfect game (that’s part of its charm). But I feel like some focus on balance, stability, and accessibility would really help it feel more enjoyable and less of a grind to stay current. What do you all think? Is Dota 2 in a good place right now, or could it use some serious rework?

[Bobby Lee]

I quit dota 6months ago after playing for nearly 10years. Usually I come back but not this time. The game is over stuffed and convoluted. The toxicity is worse than it’s ever been and certain hero’s are just too powerful. I think the game is finished personally as just being able to have fun with a few games feels difficult now. To be honest I hope more people quit the game as I really think it fails to be a game that makes you feel good after you put it down. Dota rip and good riddance