"Dota 2's TI12 Compendium: Underwhelming or Worth the Buy?"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Valve has released the Dota 2 compendium for The International 12, but it is underwhelming compared to previous years. The compendium focuses solely on the pro scene, with features like predictions, fantasy, and basic game-related cosmetics. A bingo game and challenges related to pro matches have been added, but the overall offering lacks the usual cosmetics and extras. The compendium is still used to crowdfund the prize pool, with 25% of sales going towards it. The update also includes an overhaul of the profile section and the return of permanent supporter packs. The smaller compendium and a challenging year for the pro scene may result in a further decrease in the prize pool compared to last year.