Changes to the format of The International 2022

Valve has made several changes to the format of The International 2022. Information about this appeared on the official website.

— The total number of participants in the tournament has been increased to 20 teams;
— The top 12 teams in the Dota Pro Circuit will advance to The International;
— The top team from each region qualifying to The International;
— Second and third place from each region's qualifiers will compete in a LAN event shortly afterward, prior to The International

According to Valve, the company expects the rest of the year to go as planned, the information on the second and third Major will be announced in a few weeks. Additionally, Patch 7.31 will be released soon after the Regional Finals of the Dota Pro Circuit:R1 end. (around the end of February). #ObsessedWe