The initial disappointment over Dota 2’s recent Crownfall update has faded this past weekend, with most players actually quite happy with the Cavern Crawl-like event and the plethora of cosmetic items you can earn without paying a cent.
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Crownfall released on April 19th after what felt like an agonizing wait with multiple teasers, but before diving into the new story and event, many players took the update at face value. Without the release of the supposed new hero Ringmaster or a balance patch, fans immediately dismissed Crownfall as a waste. Well, after just two days of exploring the event, many have come back to their previous observations and are starting to appreciate Crownfall.
“I want to emphasize that I think this feels a lot better than the last few battle passes,” one player said on the Dota 2 subreddit over the weekend. They added that they were disappointed that the update didn’t include a hero or balance patch, but that they appreciated that players had more control over the rewards they receive for playing instead of having to open the wallet to earn everything.
Most are thrilled that Valve is committing to further updates for Crownfall, with multiple acts already confirmed for the year. Each act will be spread out over six months and will delve deeper into the game’s lore while offering plenty of rewards for playing. The author of the post described Crownfall as a “dramatic improvement” over similar Cavern Crawl events of the past.
