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Dota 2 beta starting soon, game launch targeted for this year [update: Newell says 2012]

by Alexander Sliwinski on Aug 17th 2011 12:15PM

Following yesterday's announcement of the Dota 2 public beta, Valve informed us today that the stress testing should begin "a few weeks following Gamescom," the mega-sized games convention currently taking place in Germany.

A Valve representative also told us that the company is targeting the Dota 2 launch for the end of this year, but it could be early next. Steam users who registered should keep an eye out for an invite to the beta shortly.

Update: Speaking to Eurogamer, Valve boss Gabe Newell stated that he doesn't believe Dota 2 will ship until 2012

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Tags: beta, dota-2, gamescom-2011, pc, Valve

Reader Comments (12)

Still can´t find the beta signup....just does not seem to be there.
Hope it shows up before the beta starts^^

@Kiichi
Same here.

@Kiichi Sorry to tell you, but they got all the people they want for the beta. I think they left it open long enough to get the players they need and then closed it. It was only open from about 3pm - 11pm my time. Luckily I was f5'ing when the signup page came up.

@Damyn
In my timezone the window was a little short I guess....not sure, but that might be an explenation.

@Kiichi
Mhhh now it works again....I think the stream beta-cockblocked us.

I think you missed the part where they're airing a tournament right now
http://dota2.com/tournaments/international/

and in Valve time, that means we'll get the beta in.... March next year, and the game, about 2014 ;)

Watching the tournaments and it looks pretty cool :) I quit playing LoL a couple of months ago cause of the terrible community. I hope this one's will be better :S

So, will these betas sell for $300 like the Starcraft ones?

I bet they will only accept people who have a good Steam record. No new accounts.

I've watch the live stream of the tournament. The definitely looks promising and I think it's safe to say it's worth moving from the old Dota to Dota 2.

@isotrex

I've watch the live stream of the tournament. The game definitely looks promising and I think it's safe to say it's worth moving from the old Dota to Dota 2.

Umm, guys, just so you know, the registrations re-opened RIGHT NOW, so run and opt-in.

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