The possible name and new details of the upcoming event in Dota 2 have been revealed

Dataminers have found a reference to the possible name of the next event in Dota 2 — Dark Carnival. In addition, a way has been discovered to launch a mode in which previously found boss models based on Treant Protector come to life.

Using the console command dota_force_gamemode = 26 launches a mode based on the standard Dota 2 map, but all buildings disappear at the start of the game. The Radiant and Dire Ancients transform into those Treants and move towards each other along the mid line. If one of the bosses dies, the match ends with the victory of the opposing team.

It is noteworthy that the bosses are equipped in winter-themed sets (Frost Auburn Hideaway for the Radiant and The Boreal Sentinel for the Dire). In addition, a background for the winter version of “Quartero`s Curios” was found in the game data. This confirms the theory that Valve is making an event specifically for the New Year holidays, despite the crossover with Monster Hunter, which will last until February 6, 2026.

As CyberScore reported earlier, Dota 2's online has declined for the first time in six months.