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• Latest news Satisfactory announces Core Values expansion with underground building

  PC Gamer reported on 29 September 2026 that Coffee Stain studios announced Core Values, the first paid DLC for Satisfactory, which the studio described as a major expansion that takes building deep underground and introduces new resources, flora, and fauna. The PC Gamer report says the announcement was accompanied by a trailer showing the underground focus and those additions. The outlet identified Core Values as the game's first paid DLC and classified the content as a major expansion.

• Latest news Dota 2: Team Liquid parts ways with offlaner Ace; ATF rumored to replace him

  Team Liquid has parted ways with offlaner Marcus “Ace” Hoelgaard, and Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf is being reported as a rumored candidate to replace him, Dot Esports reports. The organization posted a social-media tribute thanking Ace for his contributions during his one year with the team, Dot Esports adds. Dot Esports reports ATF is considered an aggressive position-3 player and that his arrival could make Liquid look more solid. Dot Esports also lists Michael “miCKe” Vu and Michał “Nisha” Jankowski on Liquid’s current roster; no official replacement has been announced.

• Latest news Dota 2: Team Liquid parts ways with offlaner Ace after TI 15

  Esports.gg reports Team Liquid has parted ways with offlaner Marcus "Ace" Christensen following The International 2026 (TI 15). The outlet says the move is Team Liquid's first official roster change as the organization begins rebuilding after a fifth-sixth finish at TI 15. Esports.gg adds that Ace joined Team Liquid 11 months earlier alongside Erik "tOfu" Engel, helped the team win BLAST SLAM VI and 1win Essence II, and is reportedly planning an extended break from professional Dota 2. The report notes Ace has not confirmed whether that break will become a permanent retirement and Team Liquid has not announced replacements.

• Latest news Team Falcons exits Dota 2, cites sustainability after The International 2025 win

  On Sept. 6, Saudi Arabia-based Team Falcons announced it is leaving competitive Dota 2. The organization cited long-term strategy and operational sustainability and posted a farewell video chronicling its nearly three-year run. That period included a victory at The International 2025. The departure removes the TI2025 champions from the competitive scene and represents a major change for Dota 2.

• Latest news Project Zeta: Nirvanana's 4v4 tactical arena blends MOBA, BR and hero-shooter elements

  Nirvanana is developing Project Zeta, a 4v4 multi-team tactical arena that mixes elements of MOBAs, battle royale and hero shooters and was playable at Gamescom. The game pits four teams against each other on a sprawling map and rewards winning teams by refreshing ability cooldowns and reviving fallen teammates after teamfights. Project Zeta aims to deliver high-stakes, momentum-shifting teamfights but enters a crowded live-service landscape where MOBAs demand heavy time investment from players.

• Latest news Virtus.pro disbands Dota 2 roster after TI 2026 following disappointing 2025–26 results

  Virtus.pro disbanded its Dota 2 roster following The International 2026 after a disappointing 2025–2026 season in which the team failed to meet its goals. The Russian esports organization said the roster’s results fell short of the expectations of the club, its fans, and the players. Virtus.pro reaffirmed its commitment to Valve’s Dota 2 and intends to stay involved in the scene.

• Latest news Team Spirit beat TEAM VISION 3-2 to win TI 2026; first organization with three Aegises

  Team Spirit defeated TEAM VISION 3-2 in a five-game grand final at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. The decisive Game 5 delivered Team Spirit their third Aegis of Champions. This victory makes Team Spirit the first organization in Dota 2 history to win The International three times, setting a new tournament record.

• Latest news SumaiL hints at retirement after Nigma Galaxy fall to BoomBoys, finish top-six at TI 2026

  Syed “SumaiL” Hassan suggested The International 2026 could be his final competitive event after Nigma Galaxy finished in the top six. Nigma Galaxy were eliminated on Aug. 22 following a 1–2 loss to BoomBoys in the lower-bracket quarterfinals. SumaiL made the remark during the post-match interview, reflecting on the team’s performance and the possibility of ending his competitive career.

• Latest news Gabe Newell appears noticeably slimmer in video opening The International 2026

  Gabe Newell recorded a video to open The International 2026 in Shanghai, reflecting on past tournaments, thanking fans and players, and looking to the future. Viewers responded strongly to his noticeably slimmer, healthier appearance, sparking praise and comparisons to actor Hugh Jackman. Online discussion included nicknames like "Chad Gabe" and speculation about whether lifestyle changes or medical intervention caused the change.

• Latest news TI 2026: Team Vision leads final eight in Shanghai; Nigma Galaxy is the story

  The International 2026 main event has reached the last eight at Shanghai's Oriental Sports Center. Team Vision (formerly PARIVISION) emerges as the tournament favorite after a 4-0 group-stage run and an 8-2 map record. Team Vision recorded series wins over Team Spirit, BoomBoys and Team Falcons, including a 56-kill series versus Falcons. Nigma Galaxy is highlighted as the event's key storyline among the remaining teams.

• Latest news MPL Indonesia Season 18 kicks off Aug. 14 — two M8 World spots on the line

  MPL Indonesia Season 18 began on Aug. 14 and runs through November with nine franchise teams competing for the league title. The top two finishers will earn spots at the Mobile Legends M8 World Championship in Turkey. Defending champions Bigetron by Vitality and runners-up ONIC enter as favorites while other teams have made roster changes to challenge them.

• Latest news Dota 2: The International 2026 in Shanghai — 16 teams, Team Falcons defend Aegis

  The International 2026 gathers 16 top Dota 2 teams in Shanghai, China to compete for the Aegis of Champions. Seven teams earned direct invites and nine teams qualified through regional events. Defending champions Team Falcons are pursuing a title defense against a field that includes TEAM VISION (PARIVISION), Team Liquid, Team Spirit, Iron Wing and Aurora Gaming. The tournament will decide the next world champion of Dota 2.

• Latest news TaiLung denies match‑fixing, apologizes for destroying phone after TI 2026 ban

  Santiago “TaiLung” Aguero Gustavo denied allegations of match‑fixing and gambling, saying he never accepted a betting proposal or agreed to manipulate a Dota 2 match. He posted a lengthy Facebook statement explaining the events that led to his claimed removal from LGD Gaming and his ban from The International 2026 plus a permanent suspension from future PGL events. He apologized for throwing away his phone during an investigation, saying he reacted out of fear and pressure. The sanctions remove his eligibility for major tournaments and leave LGD’s midlane position in question.

• Latest news OG and Team Liquid top Dota 2 all-time team records

  OG and Team Liquid hold the biggest all-time Dota 2 team records across earnings and longevity. OG has the highest total Dota 2 prize earnings, the largest earnings from The International, and shares the record for most Major tournament wins. Team Liquid leads in longevity metrics, including most professional games played, most games won, most games lost, and most Major finals appearances. These records show OG's peak competitive and financial success and Team Liquid's sustained presence at the top level of Dota 2.

• Latest news Dota 2’s standout player records: TI heroics, record MMR, marathon matches

  This roundup catalogs the most notable individual player records in professional Dota 2, covering career milestones, single-game performances, and unique accomplishments. It highlights feats such as The International heroics, record-breaking matchmaking ratings (MMR), marathon matches, and extraordinarily dominant individual performances. These records come from top professional Dota 2 players and demonstrate the highest levels of skill and consistency. They have helped shape the game's competitive history.

• Latest news Dota 2 The International 2026 field set: 7 direct invites, 9 qualifier teams

  Valve has finalized the 16-team field for Dota 2 The International 2026 by awarding seven direct invites and filling nine spots via regional qualifiers. The announced lineup includes the full rosters for every team. The decision locks in the competitors who will contest TI 2026 and ends the qualification process.

• Latest news Two-time champ Topson joins LGD's TI 2026 roster after TaiLung ban

  LGD Gaming signed Topias "Topson" Taavitsainen as its mid laner for The International 2026, announcing the move on Aug. 10. He replaces Santiago "TaiLung" Agüero Gustavo, who was banned from the tournament for a competitive integrity issue. Topson is a two-time The International champion and will join LGD's South American core that finished in the top six at last year's TI. The signing comes days before TI 2026 begins in Shanghai, China, giving LGD an experienced mid laner for the world championship.

• Latest news LGD's 17-year-old mid laner TaiLung banned from TI 2026; PGL bars him permanently

  Santiago “TaiLung” Agüero Gustavo, LGD Gaming’s 17-year-old Dota 2 mid laner, has been banned from The International 2026 and permanently barred from all PGL events over a competitive integrity issue. LGD announced the move on Aug. 9, saying it launched an internal review after learning information about a potential violation and reported the matter to tournament organizers. The decision arrives days before TI 2026 begins in Shanghai and removes a primary player from LGD’s roster ahead of the world championship. The bans affect TaiLung’s eligibility across this year’s top-tier events and force LGD to revise its lineup for the tournament.

• Latest news Sovereign Tower hides brutal consequences beneath a cosy management facade

  You play as the Sovereign after opening a magic tower door and rising from life as an itinerant leper to lead a nation. Each day you hold audiences with citizens, diplomats and rulers, issue decrees and send knights on quests that test stats such as strength, agility, charisma, luck, magic and wit. Knights have hidden positive and negative traits and personal preferences that affect success and morale; advisors can be sent to spy to reveal those traits. Player choices change how knights, social classes and foreign powers view you, creating high-stakes, often ruthless outcomes.

• Latest news Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Mid-Season Finals in Los Angeles

  The Mid-Season Finals is the first major event of the 2026 Marvel Rivals Ignite season, held in Los Angeles. Ten teams from four regions will compete for the international trophy and the Mid-Season Finals title. Organizers have published the event schedule, tournament format, and ongoing match results.

• Latest news Dota 2 EWC 2026: Paris July 7–19, 24 teams vie for $2M

  The Dota 2 Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 runs in Paris from July 7–19 with a $2 million prize pool and 24 teams competing across three stages. Defending champion Team Spirit returns alongside contenders such as Team Falcons, 1w Team, PVISION, Xtreme Gaming and Team Liquid. Twelve teams were invited via the ESL Pro Tour leaderboard and 11 qualified through regional events.

• Latest news CDL 2026 expands internationally, returns to UK with Major II in Birmingham

  The 2026 Call of Duty League season broadened its international footprint with three overseas events, including the Esports World Cup. The international slate opened with Major II in Birmingham — the first CDL event in the UK in five years. Major II ran at DreamHack NEC alongside ESL One Dota 2 and other Esports World Cup activities, aligning CDL with larger European esports events.

• Latest news Dota 2 launches limited Monster Hunter crossover with hunts, Palicoes, cosmetics

  Valve and Capcom have launched a limited-time Dota 2 x Monster Hunter crossover. The event adds new hunts, Palicoes (in-game pets), and themed cosmetics to Dota 2. Monster Hunter creatures and aesthetics are integrated into the MOBA for the event’s duration.

• Latest news Gabe Newell says he still plays Dota 2 daily despite toxic chat

  Valve co-founder Gabe Newell said he plays Dota 2 every day. He reported receiving messages telling him to "uninstall and die." The remark went viral and drew attention to in-game toxicity.

• Latest news Dota 2 caster syndereN calls out Pirate Software during PGL Wallachia broadcast

  Dota 2 caster syndereN publicly called out Pirate Software during a live broadcast of a professional match at PGL Wallachia. The remark was made on air during the event's coverage. No additional details were included in the report.

• Latest news Team Liquid wins Dota 2's The International 2024

  Team Liquid won The International 2024 and claimed the Dota 2 world championship. The tournament has concluded. The source did not provide match details or final standings.

• Latest news Full list of teams qualified for Dota 2’s The International 2024

  Qualifiers for Dota 2’s The International 2024 are underway and several teams have already secured spots. The Dexerto article compiles the teams that have qualified so far. More qualifying events remain before the final lineup is confirmed.

• Latest news Esports World Cup 2024: schedule, games, prize pool and controversies

  The 2024 Esports World Cup is approaching. Coverage summarizes the event schedule, participating games, prize pool and the controversies surrounding it. The brief is intended to help fans get up to speed ahead of the tournament.

• Latest news ESL One Birmingham 2024: Dota 2's second Major — stream, teams, prize pool

  ESL One Birmingham 2024 is the second Major event on the Dota 2 calendar. Dexerto Dota 2 has compiled the key details, including how to watch, participating teams, the prize pool and other event information.

• Latest news SumaiL loses lawsuit against Evil Geniuses after two-year legal battle

  After a two-year legal battle, Dota 2 player and TI champion SumaiL has lost his lawsuit against esports organisation Evil Geniuses. The case concluded with a court ruling in favour of Evil Geniuses. No further details about the ruling were provided in the report.