Dota 2 is a free-to-play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) released in 2013. Two five-player teams compete to destroy the enemy's core structure, the Ancient. Players select from a large roster of unique Heroes, gaining experience and gold through combat to unlock abilities and purchase items. The core loop emphasizes deep strategic coordination and objective control. All Heroes are immediately accessible, and regular updates maintain evolving gameplay mechanics.
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