When Does Next Dota 2 Update Come Out? - Patch 7.38 Release Date

Are you wondering when the next Dota 2 patch update will come out? You're not alone. Marking a decade-long journey, it's only natural that avid MOBA fans might be left wondering about the timeline for the next Dota 2 gameplay update.

Historically, Valve has timed major updates strategically, often factoring in tournament schedules and player feedback. While specifics remain under wraps, we can sometimes make an educated guess. Here's everything to expect in the upcoming Dota 7.38 patch.

Updated on 7 November 2024: The Dota 2 7.38 patch will come out tomorrow, 8 November 2024.

When Will Dota Patch 7.38 Come Out? Release Date

The next update is expected to arrive on 8 November 2024. It is confirmed that the patch will introduce the new hero Kez, head of the Kazurai order and the leader of the flightless, as well as Act IV of the Crownfall event. You can find a copy of the latest Valve blog post below:

Very soon, a flightless named Kestrel will return from his Icewrack exile. He will reform a Kazurai army from the ashes of the old. He will join his new friends, a band of Oglodi warriors, and the rightful queen to storm the palace of the usurper Imperia. And he will change the history of Skywrath forever.

This is not that story. Not yet. (That's for tomorrow.)

This is the story of a much younger Flightless, who was brave (and stupid) enough to try defying a queen on the first anniversary of her ascension. His name is Kez.

What To Expect From The Next Dota 2 Patch?

It isn't easy to forecast what Dota 2 update 7.38 might bring, but in general, here are a few general content additions and features that you could expect in the upcoming update.

• New Heroes: Dota 2 patches occasionally introduce new heroes, which shakes up the meta and forces players to adapt their strategies.
• Balance Changes: Valve regularly tweaks heroes and items in Dota 2 to ensure game balance. This could be anything from adjusting a hero's stats, changing how an ability works, or altering the cost or effects of an item.
• Map Updates: Dota 2's map isn't static. Valve sometimes changes the map layout, the locations of neutral camps, or the functionality of runes.
• Mechanical Changes: These can be big or small, but they usually impact how the game is played on a fundamental level. Past examples include changes to how vision works, updates to the matchmaking system, and modifications to the game's economy.
• New Features and Modes: This could include new gameplay modes, UI changes, or enhancements to existing features like the spectator system or Dota Plus.
• Cosmetic Items: Valve often releases new skins, animations, and other cosmetic items alongside its patches. 

And that's everything you need to know about the latest patch update release date. For specifics about Dota 2 update 7.38, please refer to the official patch notes published by Valve or trusted Dota 2 community resources.