Favorite game for a LAN Party, Defense of The Ancient alias DotA will be created sequel called "DotA 2" . Unlike previous versions, the official sequel to this game carried by Valve.
It's no big surprise anymore when Valve finally brings the sequel of the game DOTA. They also have recruited IceFrog, developers who manage the most popular mod DOTA, DOTA-AllStars.
As quoted from 1up on Thursday 14 october 2010, Valve has officially announced the DOTA 2 is planned to be present in 2011. Valve is one of promise, the basis of the game will not change much compared to DOTA are now popular.
"IceFrog is one of the most intelligent developers we've ever come across. He has a lot to make the right decision for many years to build this product," said Erik Johnson, project leader DOTA 2 from Valve.
What are the contents of DOTA 2?
Valve promises, DOTA 2 will include all the heroes of DOTA-AllStars. So it is with all the upgrade path, items and skills it will remain in DOTA 2.
Significant differences, further Valve, is the Source engine used. Some graphics upgrades will carry over from the engine, plus additional capabilities such as Voice Chat.
The focus of this game must remain in Multiplayer. But Valve provides the ability for the bots (artificial intelligence / AI) take over control if the connection is a particular player suddenly dropped out in the middle of the game.
DOTA 2 will be present for PC and Mac in 2011. This game will be released in retail, which is likely to open the door for many new players which is still known DOTA.
So we will still waiting to play this game in DotA Battle net server. How about Blizzard are They join with this project also?
