The festive season has officially arrived in Dota 2, with the surprise release of Frostivus 2024. Late on December 18th, Valve unveiled this year’s Frostivus event, bringing with it a wealth of new content, features, and seasonal cheer, much to the delight of the Dota 2 community.
Frostivus 2024 Surprises Players
Many fans had speculated that Frostivus wouldn’t make its way into the game this year, given Valve’s focus on the year-long Crownfall event. However, Valve proved everyone wrong with the launch of Frostivus, delivering a holiday experience packed with new updates and plenty of festive fun. Here’s everything you need to know about what Frostivus has to offer this year.
The Frostivus Hat Extravaganza
One of the standout features of Frostivus 2024 is the introduction of Frostivus hats, adding a playful new dynamic to matches. For the duration of the event (running from now until January 15, 2025), all heroes in Dota 2 will don Frostivus hats during matches.
Here’s how it works:
- Hat Drops: When a hero, Tormentor, or Roshan is killed, they’ll drop a hat for the opposing team to collect.
- Respawn with Hats: Every time a player respawns, they’ll retain at least one hat.
- Post-Game MVP Screen: At the end of the match, the number of hats collected by each player will be displayed in the MVP screen, hinting at potential rewards for collecting the most hats.
Valve has even added a whimsical twist with a story called the Hatmarillion, a nod to Tolkien’s Silmarillion. While it’s not as lengthy, this short tale gives some context to the hat-themed festivities in the Frostivus universe.
Crafting and Rewards: The Winter 2024 Heroes’ Hoard
Frostivus 2024 introduces a slew of in-game missions that allow players to craft unique, seasonal items. By completing these missions, you can earn a variety of rewards, including:
- Seasonal Chat Wheels
- New Tormentor Skins
- Winter-Themed Cosmetics
- Bonus Items: Players also have a chance to unlock a special new taunt, a pet wolf, and the highly coveted Windranger Arcana.
The highlight of these rewards is the Winter 2024 Heroes’ Hoard, a treasure containing 17 new items tailored for some of Dota’s most cheerful champions. If you’re eager to embrace the holiday spirit, this treasure is a must-have!
Additionally, Crownfall coins can be used to unlock these rewards at a discounted rate, making it even easier to snag these festive goodies.
End-of-Year Ban Wave: Cleaning Up the Community
Continuing a time-honoured tradition, Valve has implemented an end-of-year ban wave alongside Frostivus. Over 60,000 smurf accounts have been banned, ensuring a cleaner and fairer gameplay experience as we head into 2025.
If you’re interested in learning more about this initiative, check out the full details in our article on the 2024 ban wave.
Crownfall Winter Sale
The Frostivus update also coincides with a Crownfall Winter Sale, giving players the chance to complete their Crownfall collections or pick up exclusive items like Arcanas at a festive discount. This sale is the perfect opportunity to wrap up your Crownfall progress before the event concludes on January 15, 2025.
Frostivus Cheer Until January 15, 2025
The Frostivus 2024 event will run until the same day Crownfall concludes, giving players nearly a month to enjoy all the holiday-themed content and earn seasonal rewards.
From playful hats to the Heroes’ Hoard treasure, there’s something for everyone in this year’s Frostivus celebration. Don’t miss your chance to jump in, spread some festive cheer, and collect those hats while you can!
Stay tuned for more Dota 2 news and updates as we continue to bring you guides and insights throughout the holiday season.
