Puppey spills the tea on ‘lackluster’ Dota Pro Circuit and how Valve can fix everything

It is no secret that Valve’s current iteration of the Dota Pro Circuit is not universally loved by players or fans, with many prominent people pointing out its blatant flaws and where improvements can be made constantly. One very vocal figure is Team Secret captain and Dota legend Puppey, who feels the model is “lackluster” and is actively hurting the game in a number of ways. 

Puppey has been active in the title for almost 15 years and has been at the pinnacle of competitive Dota 2 since the game initially launched with its 2011 beta—winning Valve’s first The International with NAVI. Things have changed drastically since then, however, and with the current DPC’s focus being on regional play, there are some issues the veteran is more than happy to highlight.