Valve Updates Dota Pro Circuit and The International 11 Details
Valve has made important updates to the Dota Pro Circuit and The International 11 on the Dota 2 esports website. These updates include changes to the upcoming season’s format and how teams earn points to qualify for TI11.
New Format for DPC 2022
The 2022 DPC will now be divided into three “Tours,” each consisting of a Regional League season and a Major. The format for both competitions will remain the same, but their significance will differ, with more importance placed on the later events in the circuit.
Instead of a set amount of DPC points for teams, the points awarded during each Regional League and Major will vary throughout the year. Earlier tournaments will grant fewer points, while those closer to TI11 will carry more weight in the standings. This gives teams performing well later in the season a better chance to climb the rankings. It may also lead to more roster changes, as penalties for player swaps could be reduced for teams performing well late in the year.
DPC Points Distribution
The top six teams in the upper division of a Regional League season and the top eight teams at each Major will receive DPC points. The total points awarded will be divided as follows: 690/920/1,150 points for Regional Leagues and 1,900/2,700/3,500 points for Majors.
2021-2022 Roster Lock Policy
Valve has also updated the roster lock policy for the upcoming DPC season. The first roster lock will take place on November 21, at 1:59pm CT.
For each Tour, player removals will be locked on the Tuesday after a Major, while players can still be added to open roster spots until the following Sunday. This change allows players to have enough time to find new teams for the next Tour.
Player removals during these periods will incur a 15% DPC point penalty. Teams removing a player after qualifying for a Major will have an additional 20% penalty, resulting in a total 35% reduction of DPC points.
Teams can play up to four of their seven Regional League matches with a substitute player. However, playing with a substitute at a Major will result in a 40% DPC point penalty for any points earned at that event. If a team plays five or more Regional League matches with a substitute, they will be disqualified from the season.
Valve has clarified that the ownership of a DPC team’s slot belongs to the admin who initially created the roster. The ownership can be transferred, but it won’t be disputed, as seen with B8’s registration recently.
Teams can still be acquired during the DPC season, resulting in a transfer of the roster and team slot to a new admin.
Other details, such as the number of teams in each Regional League, Major invites, and the top 12 DPC point earners qualifying for a direct invite to TI, remain the same. Full updates on Regional Leagues, Major representation, and point distribution are expected soon.
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