The moment Apex players have long since waited for has arrived. Since the game launched as a free to play battle royale it has been a massive success, and the whispering of seasons and battle passes have been blowing through the halls like gossip in a sorority. All we knew was that Respawn Entertainment was planning to launch the battle …

The Dota 2 International Battle Pass is here, letting fans of the MOBA help fund The International 8’s prize pool. A continuation of the Compendium, players are awarded in-game cosmetics, new modes to play, ways to better their skill and different peeks at Dota’s universe.

Dota 2 can also be difficult for newcomers to get in to, given the steep learning curve and often, the toxicity of its player base. That could change. There’s a new story based, co-operative campaign coming to the game.

The Boston Major Fantasy Draft begins on December 3rd alongside the Group Stage and will run through the main event. Unlock your pack of 12 cards and begin crafting the Dream Team.

With 30 days remaining, the Dota 2 International 2016 has surpassed the record breaking number set in 2015. If the trend continues, the prize pool could reach as much as $20 million.

Last year, the Dota 2 community went all out and raised an unbelievable $18,429,613 for The International. Can that total be topped this year? Take a look at the newly unveiled Battle Pass, and decide for yourself...

Valve have released a Winter Battle Pass for Dota 2. It comes packed with a lot of extra goodies and potential rewards, as well as the Shanghai Major Compendium.