However, as players scrolled toward the bottom of Dota 2<\/em> Crownfall<\/a> landing page, a glimmer of hope emerged. Valve labeled this release “Act One” of Crownfall, hinting at what could be a multi-part rollout. Act Two, “The Deserts of Druud,” is expected in mid-May, while Acts Three and Four remain \u201clocked\u201d for the foreseeable future.<\/p>
Unsurprisingly, the Dota 2<\/a><\/em> community reacted with a mix of emotions. Memes with the phrase “Clownfall” began circulating, reflecting disappointment at the lack of promised content.\u00a0 Frustration with Valve’s release strategy is also evident, with most comments highlighting the long wait since the last major gameplay patch<\/a> in December 2023.<\/p>
Back in 2023, Valve withdrew from making battle passes for The International, deciding against crowdfunding the tournament\u2019s prize pool. The TI12 pass replacement turned out to be disrespectf\u0131l to Dota 2<\/em> players<\/a>, but the developer promised to use its newly-found free time to roll out more meaningful changes and updates.<\/p>
