Valve's Crackdown on Dota 2 Smurfs: 90,000 Accounts Banned

Valve has permanently banned 90,000 smurf accounts in Dota 2 and warned of harsher punishments for those who don't play on an even field. To prevent smurfs from returning, Valve is tracking their main accounts and will punish all associated accounts if flagged for smurfing. The move is part of Valve's ongoing efforts to ensure fair play in Dota 2, following the banning of over 40,000 cheaters earlier this year. Some affected players have complained about their bans, but Valve's detection tools are generally accurate.