The holiday season has arrived unexpectedly in Dota 2 as Valve drops a surprise Frostivus event, bringing festive cheer to players worldwide. Running until January 15, 2025, this winter celebration packed with new features has caught the community by storm.
A Hat-tastic New Feature
The centerpiece of Frostivus 2024 introduces a unique hat-collecting mechanic that adds a festive twist to every match. Here’s how it works:
- Heroes start each game wearing Frostivus hats
- Collect hats from defeated heroes, Roshan, and Tormentors
- Respawn with at least one hat guaranteed
- Track your hat collection in the MVP screen
- Special rewards for prolific hat collectors
The Hatmarillion: A Festive Tale
Adding depth to the hat-collecting mechanic, Valve has created “The Hatmarillion,” a whimsical story that explains this sudden obsession with headwear in the Dota universe.
Forge Your Winter Rewards
The Frostivus Forge system offers players multiple ways to earn winter-themed rewards:
- Seasonal Chat Wheels
- Custom Tormentor skins
- Exclusive winter cosmetics
- Special mission-based rewards
Winter 2024 Heroes’ Hoard
This special treasure chest includes:
- 17 new festive item sets
- Exclusive new taunt
- Companion wolf pet
- Chance to obtain Windranger Arcana
- Crownfall coin discount options
End-of-Year Cleanup
Maintaining tradition, Valve has implemented their annual ban wave, removing 60,000 smurf accounts to ensure a better gaming experience for the community.
Crownfall Winter Sale
Perfect timing for holiday shopping:
- Discounted Crownfall items
- Reduced Arcana prices
- Special bundle deals
- Limited-time offers
What’s your favorite feature of this year’s Frostivus event? Have you collected any rare hats yet? Share your experiences and best hat-collecting strategies in the comments below!
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