Pending Release of the Next Dota 2 Patch

In 2023, Dota 2 players eagerly awaited the release of a new patch. This followed the announcement of a fresh character, Muerta, during The International 2022. Patches and game updates are contributors to the sustained popularity of Dota.

Valve, Dota 2’s developer, officially announced the patch’s imminent release through a blog post. This announcement was released pursuing some leaks about the update.

Recent Dota 2 Patches

As of May 2025, Dota 2 has seen several patch updates. These updates include:

• Patch 7.38c – Released on March 27, 2025
• Patch Update – Released on March 19, 2025
• Patch 7.38b – Released on March 4, 2025
• Patch Update – Released on February 21, 2025

Sources from April 29, 2025, suggest that there might be a new patch on the offing from Valve as early as the week that follows.

Patch 7.38 ‘Wandering Waters’

A notable recent update was the 7.38 ‘Wandering Waters’ gameplay update, which was publicized on February 19, 2025. This crucial patch implemented several game alterations, including:

Map Changes

The gameplay map underwent a considerable transformation, broadening the river that bifurcates the map into the south and north, culminating in the formation of extra water streams. Heroes traveling alongside the direction of these streams receive acceleration towards their easy lane. Importantly, heroes moving against the river’s current aren’t slowed down.

New Mechanics

This gameplay update introduced fresh resources: Madstone Currency, which is used for creating peculiar neutral items. Players accumulate Madstones when they clear neutral creep camps. Craftable Neutral Items were also introduced, enabling players to create neutral items that consist of an Artifact, infusing new abilities, and an Enchantment that confers passive stat bonuses.

Roshan Changes

The location of Roshan’s lair was shifted to the river, adjacent to the rune spots. Now, Roshan spawns in the southern cave at the onset of matches and moves with the day/night changes, plowing through the map and displacing any units in its path.

Community Response

Players within the Dota 2 community have given mostly positive feedback regarding the 7.38 patch. They appreciate the new mechanics and the alterations in gameplay.

If you’re keen to know about any upcoming patch announcements, some signs point towards Valve possibly releasing new updates shortly. However, no confirmation of the official release date is available yet.