The highly anticipated act three of the Dota 2 Crownfall event has been released, unveiling a new Street Fighter style fighting game within the Dota client. This latest installment continues the epic storyline that has been captivating players for months.
Act three features a fresh overworld map for players to explore, along with the introduction of a new collector's cache lootbox containing community-voted cosmetic items. Some of these sets are so impressive that Valve has added a new arcana slot for Juggernaut and Pudge, allowing players to equip their hero's arcana item alongside other sets.
One of the standout additions in act three is the Street Fighter style mini-game, where players can select from five heroes - Marci, Bristleback, Tusk, Vengeful Spirit, and Dawnbreaker - to engage in 2D combat against other characters. Despite being a mini-game, its depth has garnered positive feedback, leading some to speculate about the potential for it to become a standalone game in the future.
Interestingly, this move by Valve comes at a time when League of Legends is also set to launch its own fighting game, 2XKO, next year. This development has sparked discussions within the gaming community about the rivalry between Dota 2 and LoL.
While the mini-game is expected to be temporary and tied to the Crownfall event, the event itself has been extended until October, providing players with more time to engage with the meta game. The final act of Crownfall is likely to be delayed until mid to late August due to previous delays in the event's schedule.
Despite the lack of gameplay balance changes in this patch, the Dota 2 community remains engaged in strategic discussions as professional players continue to refine their hero selections at the highest levels of play.
Overall, the introduction of the Street Fighter style mini-game in Dota 2's Crownfall act three has added a new dimension of excitement for players, showcasing Valve's innovative approach to in-game content and providing a unique experience within the Dota 2 client.
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