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Dota 2 Release Date and Time

by Michael Gerra-Clarin

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Dota 2
Release Date Gameplay & Story Pre-Order & DLC Review

Dota 2 Release Date and Time

Released July 10, 2013

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Dota 2 was released in July 10, 2013 exclusively for PC (Steam) and continually receives gameplay updates and new content since.


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Is Dota 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

No. Dota 2 is not on Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass Game List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

Is Dota 2 on PS Plus?

No. Dota 2 is not available on consoles and on PS Plus.

PlayStation Plus Games List | Tiers Explained and Listed by Genre

Is Dota 2 on Nintendo Switch Online?

No. Dota 2 is not available on consoles and on PS Plus.

Nintendo Switch Online Games List

Release Announcement History

October 13, 2010

Dota 2 was first announced and closed beta invitations were sent after the game’s inaugural annual premier tournament, The International.

July 10, 2013

Dota 2 has been fully released exclusively on PC (Steam).

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Michael Gerra-Clarin
Resident fighting game nerd, hardcore FFXIV raider, TFT connoisseur, and enjoyer of mostly anything gaming-related. Currently, he's trying to climb the ranks of both Tekken 8 and TFT's new set.

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