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Dota 2 Crownfall update: What's new?

Fariha Bhatti
Fariha Bhatti Published 19/04/2024
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Dota 2’s Crownfall update has arrived and while some players may be disappointed by the lack of a new hero, the event itself is quite impressive.

First announced in February, Crownfall is a highly anticipated update that promises tons of new additions to the game. Players had expected Ringmaster to arrive with this update, but that’s not the case. 

Instead, Crownfall brings a four-part in-game lore event, Arcanas, treasures, coins, and more. 

What’s the Dota 2 Crownfall update?

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Dota 2 Crownfall update is based on the lore of Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit, also bringing Arcanas for the two. It is a continuation of the earlier released comics and narrates the story of Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit on their journey to Midgate.

It will be divided into four parts:

What is the Market of Midgate in Dota 2?

Players can earn rewards and tokens by navigating through the Market of Midgate, which is a free mode for all. Here are some free rewards you can win: 

How to unlock Arcana styles in Crownfall update 

Crownfall introduces Arcanas for Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit, the two heroes around which the event is based. Vengeful Spirit has 3 styles, but Skywrath only has 2. Here’s how to unlock Arcana styles in Crownfall:

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