Valve has expanded the "Dark Carnival" in Dota 2 with mini-games. New activities appeared in the client on June 26 and are related to the overall progress system of the summer event.
Players can earn currency and shop bonuses by participating in themed modes. The mechanics are integrated into the overall season cycle, which started on June 25 and will last until September 3.
The mini-games complement the main content of the "Dark Carnival": new personas, chests, skins, and treasure troves. The community notes that Valve is focusing on retaining the audience between major patches and tournaments.
The event coincided with the closed qualifiers for The International 2026, causing some players to combine watching matches with farming rewards in the client.
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