Valve released an update for Dota 2 on August 22, 2025, primarily focused on fixing technical bugs in the game client, bot functionality, and incorrect hero ability interactions.

List of Major Changes
Fixed an issue where emoticons from fan content bundles, which were supposed to be permanent, were unavailable.
Fixed basic talent stickers displaying as a specific player's sticker from 2022.
Removed the ability to bypass restrictions for accounts that were not supposed to participate in The International Predictions & Fantasy.
Fixed the absence of one prediction for Road to the International: Playoffs at certain resolutions.
Fixed a rare client crash when viewing one's fantasy roster.
Fixed a common client crash on macOS when viewing anything.
Fixed the Tyrian Regalia item "Tyrian Bloodfeather Feast" mistakenly appearing as available if the player owned the Queen of Pain arcana.
Fixed Talent Sticker Bundles sales not contributing to the prize pool.
Fixed bots in local matches not purchasing any items.
Fixed the standard Pudge bot never using Meat Hook.
Fixed Arc Warden's Tempest Double being able to create another double after capturing an experience altar, leveling up, and learning Tempest Double.
Fixed Meepo's Poof sometimes incorrectly entering an alternate cast state.
Fixed incorrect sounds when finishing Nature Prophet's Teleport and Io's Relocate.
Fixed Silencer's Last Word not triggering Spell Absorption, Phylactery, or Khanda.
Fixed Troll Warlord's Fervor incorrectly granting attack speed bonuses and gaining stacks during the "break" effect.
Fixed Troll Warlord's Berserker's Rage incorrectly granting bonus attributes during "break."
Fixed a rare server crash when using Witch Doctor's Death Ward.
Fixed a rare crash with Marci's Dispose ability.

This update aims to enhance game stability and competition fairness in the lead-up to The International 2025. Valve continues to regularly address technical issues to ensure players have a comfortable environment for playing and watching matches.