Valve confirms tactical action game will likely be out early next year; invitation-only test phase coming shortly, open trial also planned.
Gamescom 2011 has served as a coming-out party of sorts for Valve's Defense of the Ancients 2, and the studio is backing the game's first public showing with The International, a tournament boasting a top prize of $1 million. More than just showing off its newest property, though, Valve has also delivered some good news and some not-so-good news concerning DOTA2.
To the good, Valve has confirmed for GameSpot that it will launch a by-invitation beta-test phase for DOTA2 shortly after the Gamescom tournament concludes this week. The beta-test pool will be pulled from those registered for Steam accounts. Valve also plans to offer an open beta-test phase at an unspecified time thereafter.
As for the not-so-good news, Valve has said that it is looking increasingly unlikely that DOTA2 will see wide release in 2011, as was originally planned. Speaking to GameSpot, company cofounder and managing director Gabe Newell said DOTA2 is now expected to be available in early 2012.
Check back later for GameSpot's full interview with Newell. GameSpot also has a live broadcast of The International, as well as archived footage of the lucrative tournament.
Source: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/dota-2/news/6329902/dota-2-full-launch-delayed-to-2012-beta-soon
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