Dota 2 has received two new features intended to improve the new player experience. The game will now restrict the hero pool of new players and only match them against players with good behavior.

Today is March 25, which means one big thing for Dota 2 fans: the launch of Netflix's Dota: Dragon's Blood anime series. To mark the occasion - which, in itself, will likely mark an influx of new ...

The glossary explains Dota 2 heroes and mechanics in simple terms. A new player mode shrinks the pool of available heroes so that newcomers aren't overwhelmed by choice.