When’s the end date for Crownfall in Dota 2?

Crownfall has been one of the best Dota 2 events of all time, but with Act 4 drawing to a close, what date marks the end of the celebration?

Crownfall was an experiment for Dota 2 events, and by most accounts, it was a success. The four-events-in-one idea featured tons of fun content both in-game and out, with tons of skins to collect and minigames to grind. They weren’t all slam dunks, but for the most part, Dota 2 players appreciated the change of pace. Running since April 18, 2024, the event has been the central point of Dota for almost a year, and time is running out to grind tokens and redeem free arcanas.

Valve has already confirmed the end date for Crownfall, and we know all the fun content that will go away with it.

When does Crownfall end in Dota 2?

The end date of Crownfall is January 15, 2025, and all the event’s content will be gone on that day.

Valve established this timeline right after Act 4 dropped on November 7. Since then, the company added a warning to players on the main menu above the act selection menu. The font is quite small, so it’s easy to miss.

With Crownfall ending, January 15 will also mark the removal of over a dozen minigames added for Crownfall. These range from the simple Tidehunter fishing games to the elaborate Vampire Survivors-esque roguelike Nest of Thorns. In addition, the Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit arcanas will no longer be available in any form. On top of that, the myriad special hero skins, creep cosmetics, custom towers, sprays, chat wheels, and more will go gone forever. So long, Snotty the Bat.

Will the Crownfall minigames be permanent?

Thanks to being disconnected from the main game, the minigames added in Crownfall could become permanent additions to Dota 2.

Dota 2 minigames typically go away with the end of an event, and for good reason. Events like Dark Moon, Aghanim’s Labyrinth, and Siltbreaker are based on the main Dota 2 game, featuring twists on existing heroes and abilities. If Valve were to keep those games, it would involve updating them every time a hero, ability, or game mechanic changed. It would take a Herculean effort, which is why Valve always leaves it to custom game developers.

However, with the end date of Crownfall looming, there’s a chance that Valve adds a permanent way to play its minigames. All of them are completely disconnected from the main game, featuring their own mechanics and systems with only shared assets. It would be a shame for the sheer amount of work that went into Sleet Fighter and Nest of Thorns to evaporate on January 15. Valve could add a paid pass that grants access to the game, or establish permanent versions in the arcade. Either way, fans will have to wait for the end of the event to learn more.