Valve has officially announced the comeback of The International for 2024, marking the 13th edition of the prestigious Dota 2 tournament. The event is slated to be hosted in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the Royal Arena serving as the venue. While specific details regarding the tournament schedule and dates are yet to be disclosed by Valve, it is anticipated that this information will be unveiled later in the year.
The International is renowned for offering the most coveted trophy in Dota 2, the Aegis of the Champions. Teams from around the world vie for the opportunity to claim this prestigious prize, making it a highly competitive event each year. With the return of The International to Copenhagen, players and fans alike can look forward to another thrilling competition.
Valve has announced a return to the original invite-only system for the majority of the participating teams. However, the exact process for issuing these invites remains undisclosed at this time. It is speculated that invites may be based on team performance in various third-party tournaments held throughout the year or determined through the EPT leaderboards.
As is customary for Dota 2 tournaments, open qualifiers and closed qualifiers will also be held, providing teams that did not receive direct invites an opportunity to compete for a chance to secure the coveted Aegis.
The theme for this year's edition of The International revolves around the color green. While previous editions of the tournament were influenced by rune themes, the green theme may be associated with the regeneration rune.
The International 2024 promises to be a new and exciting chapter in the tournament's history. With Valve's decision to return to the original invite system, there is anticipation for a return to the glory days reminiscent of the 2011-2015 era of The Internationals. Stay tuned for further updates on The International 2024.
