The International 2024 mega thread: All TI13 news and updates

As an old-timer in the Dota 2 community, I must say that this year’s TI Compendium has been a rollercoaster ride! Just two weeks before the grand event, Valve drops the much-anticipated Compendium, filled with all the usual goodness – Fantasy, Bingo Card, Predictions, and more! And let me tell you, it feels like Christmas came early this year.

All news and updates about The International 2024 in a single thread.

2024 brings us The International 13 (TI13)! Spanning throughout September in Copenhagen, Denmark, this marks the 13th edition of this renowned competition. The world’s top 16 teams are geared up to battle it out for a share of the impressive $1 million prize money.

Stay updated on all things The International 2013! Check out the tournament summary, Secret Shop details, a comprehensive look at the Compendium, and much more in our massive discussion thread. Let’s dive in!

The International 2024: Dates and venue

Tournament format

16 teams participate in TI 2024, with six receiving invitations and the remaining ten earning their spots through Regional Qualifiers. The Group Stage takes place from September 4 to September 5, divided into four groups, each consisting of four teams. This initial phase serves for accumulating points and determining a group ranking; no team risks disqualification during this round.

From September 6th to 7th, the event known as the Seeding Decider takes place. During this time, paired teams engage in three-game series (BO3) against each other. The outcome of these matches determines the seeding order for the Main Event.

The Main Event consists of the Playoffs and the Finals, where the final eight teams play on stage in front of a live audience. The Playoffs is a double-elimination bracket with all series being a BO3 except for the BO5 Grand Finals.

All teams in The International 2024 – invited and qualified

Invited Teams

• Team Spirit
• Xtreme Gaming
• Falcons
• Team Liquid
• Gaimin Gladiators
• BetBoom Team

Qualified Teams

• Entity
• Tundra Esports
• 1win
• Team Zero
• G2.iG
• Talon Esports
• Aurora
• nouns
• HEROIC
• beastcoast

The International 2024 Prize Pool

For The International 13 (TI13), Valve initially set a base prize pool at $1.6 million. An additional 25% of the sales from 2024’s Compendium will be added to this amount. However, as I write this, the total prize pool stands at only $2.3 million – just five days before the tournament commences.

It’s probable that the prize money for TI12 won’t be as high as it was last year (TI11), which offered less than $3.4 million. The exact prize distribution will be announced when the total prize pool is confirmed.

TI 2O24 Compendium

The Compendium was delivered somewhat later than expected – nonetheless, it was successfully delivered. Approximately fortnight before TI13 kicks off, Valve unveiled the much-awaited Compendium, complete with its standard lineup of activities such as Fantasy, Bingo Card, Predictions, and more!

With the Supporter Club program, you too can select the teams you’ll cheer for! Plus, talents like commentators and strategists are ready with their voiceovers for the upcoming season. Check out our other pieces that delve into analyzing the Compendium’s contents:

• TI13 Talent Lineup – All Languages
• All TI13 Compendium Rewards
• TI13 Fantasy Guide for Beginners
• Supporters Club Returns

TI 2024 Cosplay Competition

This year’s TI Cosplay Contest is coming to Copenhagen, Denmark! Sign up to participate and don your cosplay for the Judging Day on September 12th. The victor will be revealed live on stage at the Royal Arena on September 15th! For additional information about the Cosplay Competition, check out our dedicated article here!

The International 2024 Secret Shop

During The International 2024, The Secret Shop is set to be operational, offering a variety of merchandise with a circus theme to commemorate the launch of Ringmaster. It’s advisable to make your purchases promptly as the unique items are in limited supply. Some of the offerings at The Secret Shop include:

• Mousepads
• Sweatshirt
• Hoodie
• Crossbody Bags
• Mugs
• Stickers
• Laptop Sleeves
• Plushies
• Flags

You can head to the Secret Shop website here.

Valve makes TI 2024 ad free, orgs are unhappy

In simpler terms, Valve has made a surprising announcement that teams are no longer permitted to display their sponsors within the game itself. This means that you won’t see brand names like BetBoom, 1win, or Gaimin on the game interface, such as team flags, banners, and logos.

1) While some were overjoyed by the announcement, many organizations are deeply concerned because it could impact their financial stability. The Gaimin Gladiators commented, “Now it makes sense why the Midas bug persists – so we can generate income even from a game that’s no longer active.”

The CEO of Cloud9, Jack Etienne, also says that this decision is a gut punch to teams, who only knew about it days before TI13 begins. Cloud9 recently entered Dota 2, partnered with crypto casino BC.GAME.

Valve releases final patch before TI 2024: Patch 7.37c

As a dedicated fan, I’m gearing up to dive into an unexpected study session! Only five days before TI13 kicks off, we’re getting hit with a fresh mini patch, patch 7.37c. This update brings modifications to 7 items and no less than 39 heroes, with Zeus and Anti-Mage receiving significant boosts. However, the most impactful reductions were seen in Omniknight, Sven, and Tinker. But overall, the hero changes are relatively minor, focusing more on fine-tuning across various aspects and abilities. Let’s brush up and adapt quickly to stay on top of our game!

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