DOTA 2 is an upcoming action RTS from Valve and stand-alone sequel to the popular Defense of the Ancients mod - DotA. Currently in closed beta, the game is scheduled for a full free-to-play release in the latter part of 2012.
DOTA 2 is a session-based online multiplayer game. Each player controls a player character called a "hero", who is given the responsibility of participating in team combat. The primary objective of each match is for a team to destroy the opposing team's fortified stronghold. This generally takes place along a series of lanes, that connect their opposing bases, lined with defensive towers.
