Valve officially announces The International 12 2023
In a recent Youtube post, Valve shared a teaser announcing The International 12, and its return to Seattle, USA after six years. During the ongoing ESL Berlin Major One, Valve provided the announcement of the 12th season of The International. Fans and players of Dota 2 were excited to hear about the major Dota 2 tournament returning to Seattle. The initial tournament of The International was held in Seattle from 2012 to 2017, which then shifted to Vancouver in 2018. Since then, the tournament has taken place in international territories, such as places like Singapore, China, and Bucharest.
The return of The International 12
Fans and players of Dota 2 have been eagerly waiting for the announcement of The International. The major Dota 2 tournament has always been a treat to the players, as well as the fans, allowing them to spectate the game on a massive platform. With Valve’s headquarters in Seattle, fans speculate the Seattle arena or the Climate Pledge Arena to be the home ground for The International.
Dates for the commencement of The International 12
The Group stage of the tournament is set to kick off on the 12th of October. The main event of the tournament will take place from the 27th of October to the 29th of October at the Climate Pledge arena. This will be a half-month event, allowing players and teams to showcase their talents and skills in the game. Many fans feel that this will be a major homecoming for Dota 2 in North America, allowing them to rejoice in the game even more.
With this, Valve has now officially confirmed that The International 12 is set to take place in Seattle, USA and will be starting from the 12th of October. However, both fans and players are eager to wait for the official announcement from Valve on the format of the tournament.