- Valve has introduced the official “Arcane Championship”, an esports tournament centered around the Netflix-inspired Dota 2 Arcane cosmetic items.
- The tournament features a $250,000 prize pool, with teams gaining points through cosmetic-driven in-game challenges that tie into popular Arcane-themed skins.
- Matches begin in early August, with qualifiers running online and finals planned for later in the month, all streamed via the Dota 2 Twitch channel.
🎉 Hotfix Alert: Counter‑Strike 2 Update 1.6.0.34
- Valve released CS2 patch 1.6.0.34, addressing weapon sway, hitreg optimization, and minor map fixes—especially for Dust II.
- The update also refined the VAC anti-cheat system and improved server tick-rate stability, enhancing competitive integrity and stability.
💡 Quick Insights
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement | Leveraging Arcane-themed cosmetics to boost Dota 2 viewership and tie-in with the show’s popularity. |
| Competitive Integrity | CS2 update focuses on balancing and anti-cheat, reinforcing its position as a top-tier esports title. |
