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Considered a pretty big deal by the community. Thread about no Diretide is here.
http://blog.dota2.com/2014/09/the-rekindling-soul-update/
http://www.dota2.com/rekindlingsoul/
And now for the main dish:
Oh and...
http://blog.dota2.com/2014/09/the-rekindling-soul-update/
http://www.dota2.com/rekindlingsoul/
The long awaited metamorphosis of Shadow Fiend arrives at last. In addition to a completely new look for his form and effects, the update also contains the Demon Eater Arcana. This Arcana provides a fiery reimagining of Shadow Fiend, complete with new effects, sounds, animations, icons, and an altered voice. We also thought it’d be fun to allow you to show off your skill at triple-razing enemies to the ground, so with the Arcana equipped you’ll be see a fiery celebration of your skill. Finally, if you buy the Demon Eater set before October 31st, it will come with an ‘Exalted’ quality.
Yet Shadow Fiend isn’t the only one receiving special treatment – this update also contains the much-anticipated 6.82 balance update, which introduces an arsenal of additions and tweaks affecting every part of the game. Major systems have been overhauled, and heroes have been retooled and reworked. Bloodseeker and Phantom Lancer both now sport new abilities, you’ll find a new rune in the river, a new item in the shop – the list goes on and on. And for the first time in years, the Dota 2 map itself has changed, with significant layout changes to Roshan’s lair, base fountains, and more.
Arcana:
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Treasure of the Forged Fury
Unleash your inner fury with new sets for Mirana, Naga Siren, Magnus, and more. And if you're really lucky, you might find the adorable Lil Nova courier hiding inside!
Coming with this update
Courier Morph
Do you have an awesome courier but always play carry? Are you tired of owning a courier that nobody ever sees? Everyone's couriers can be seen now. Now, no matter who buys the courier, when the courier delivers items to you, it will temporarily morph into the courier you have equipped.
Fantasy Season Two
If your fantasies involve driving your enemies before you, racking up win streaks, and achieving total world domination, then this is the fantasy sport for you. Choose the pro players that you want to represent your team, and then sit back and earn points based on how those players perform in tournaments. New features include an exclusive teleport effect item that lets you show off past Fantasy Season successes, as well as a new web interface that allows you to access your Fantasy Team whenever you'd like. Come join the fun.
Fight Recap
You've just witnessed the best fight you've ever seen. A whirling storm of blood, fire, and magic that now leaves you blinking at the screen. Normally great battles leave only their fading images in your mind. But now you'll be able to peek beneath the hood for yourself, and dissect the stats that make those fights great. Use Fight Recap to study the statistics behind your favorite battles.
And now for the main dish:
6.82 Update said:Map Change
It is a momentous day in the world of Dota, the likes of which have not been seen for ages, for now it is proven that even the land itself is not above being modified. Along with an assortment of other changes, it's moving day for Roshan. Though don't worry, he hasn't gone far. His pit now looks out upon the river from a different angle, and nearby paths have been rerouted around his legendary den. Though his location may have changed, you can count on him defending his territory with the same murderous energies. These changes, along with many more, can be found throughout the battlefield.
New Bounty Rune
The birth of a rune is no minor event. Forged of the most fundamental magic, this new update will unleash a rune never before seen in the world of Dota. Imbued with gold and experience, the Bounty Rune will serve to enhance your wealth and to speed the accumulation of abilities. Additionally, runes now spawn two at a time, with one at each end of the river. One of the runes will always be a Bounty Rune. Earn your bounty if you can!
Crimson Guard
To meet new threats, one must seek out new defenses. Originally forged during the chaos of New Bloom to defend against the dreaded Year Beast, the Crimson Guard is now ready to join the ancient war. Suit up in this armor, and you'll be ready to rally your forces and lead the charge against the enemy.
Reworked: Bloodseeker
As if an eyeless seeker of blood isn't frightening enough, perhaps Bloodseeker's changes will push him over the top. Along with a host of other changes, Bloodbath has been replaced by the new ability Blood Rite. You can now baptize an area in the Blood of the Twins, to show that they are always watching.
Reworkedhantom Lancer
Phantom Lancer, too, has been reworked. Along with changes to his Juxtapose ability, he has earned a pair of new abilities: Doppelganger, which will help him dodge immediate danger and confuse enemies with illusions, and Phantom Rush, which allows Phantom Lancer and his illusions to swarm his foes.
6.82 changelog at the second link
Oh and...
One more thing: we on the Dota 2 team have a number of updates in the works right now that we’re really excited about, some for the rest of this year, and a big update for early next year. But we’re pretty sure we won’t be able to make enough progress on the larger update if we put it down to work on Diretide – so we’ve decided that we’re not going to ship a Diretide event this year. We know that last year we weren’t clear enough in our communication about this, so this year we wanted to be up front about it early. Next year will bring monumental changes to Dota 2, and we’re confident that when you’ve seen what we’ve been working on, you’ll agree it was worth it.