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Valve’s been getting more creative with each blog post, this creativity is yet to be reflected on gameplay patches though. Screenshot by Dot Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The riddle also pointed at some of the neutral items potentially leaving the game altogether. Ring of Qauila, Titan Silver, Penta-Edged Sword, and Quickening Charm could be replaced by new faces.<\/p>