Here is when the next Dota 2 patch might drop.
New year, new Dota. The 2024 season is here and there's a lot that we can expect to unpack in Dota 2. Following the abolishment of the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), Valve has made it clear that it wants to dedicate more attention to in-game stuff like patches, events, and cosmetics! A new hero called Ringmaster is well on his way and it may arrive in the next update. But when can we expect the next Dota 2 update to drop?
Next Dota 2 update: Patch 7.40 release date
The next gameplay patch in Dota 2 will release on May 22, 2024. This was revealed via the release of the Candle token in Crownfall Act I.
Using the Candle token, players are able to access an "encounter" on the Main Quest map which shows "glimpses of some changes in tomorrow's gameplay patch." The Dota 2 community is now actively putting together the puzzle to take a sneak peek at the next Dota 2 update!
Next update potential release time
User u/DrDesmondGaming posted on Reddit his analysis of when the next Dota 2 patch might drop. They compiled the release time of four previous patches, 7.32a - 7.32d, and spotted the similarities. All of these patches were released on a Tuesday morning from 12:17 PM to 2:48 PM (Seattle Time).
On the other hand, all patches in the 7.31 phase (except for 7.31b) were released on a Wednesday morning from 1:29 PM to 4:10 PM (Seattle Time). The next Dota 2 patch will likely drop on either Tuesday or Wednesday, from 12 PM to 4 PM.
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Patch 7.40: What to expect in the next Dota 2 patch
The current gameplay patch is six months old, which means it is beyond stale and needs drastic changes. We can anticipate massive updates to not only heroes, items, but the foundations of the game. OP heroes like Bristleback, Lifestealer, Razor, Hoodwink, and MORE may be nerfed or adjusted. Items that are seemingly broken like Wind Waker and Khanda may also be impacted.
At the moment, there are pretty strong rumors from the Chinese scene that mentioned League Runes. Contrary to what you may think, these are not actually "runes". It is a passive ability given to all heroes from the very start of the game, much like a concept in League of Legends and MLBB.
The most exciting update that the Dota 2 community is looking forward to is the release of the new hero, Ringmaster. The hero was announced during TI12 and it is scheduled to be released in "early 2024". Well, time is ticking and we might just see the hero make its entry this next Dota 2 update.
With the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) no longer here, Valve also promises more fun ideas which can mean consistent events and new cosmetics for the entire season. We'll have to see what Valve has in store and if the hype is worth the wait!
While we await the patch drop, stay tuned to esports.gg for more Dota 2 news and updates.
