Meepo players faced a tragic moment when their favorite hero was temporarily removed from Dota 2, rendering it unavailable for picking for several hours. The hero was taken out of the pool on July 3, but Valve clarified that it was only a temporary removal, and Meepo made a return on July 4.
Yesterday, the dreams and nightmares of some players came true as Meepo was removed from the game.
Dota 2 Meepo (Image credit: Valve)
Meepo Removed From Dota 2
Meepo is a unique Dota 2 hero that can multiply into up to five separate units of itself. While this ability presents a powerful advantage in terms of experience and map control, it also comes with a risky downside— if one Meepo dies, they all die together.
Why Did Valve Remove Meepo?
The removal of Meepo from Dota 2 was not due to his potentially overpowered nature. Instead, it was a response to a bug involving Meepo’s Pack Rat Facet ability. This bug allowed players to abuse the system by gaining unlimited gold through a complex manipulation involving item duplication and selling.
Despite Valve’s efforts to fix the bug, it kept resurfacing in different forms, prompting the temporary removal of Meepo from the game.
High rank players abusing Meepo bug (Image credit: Gorgc Twitch channel)
Player Reactions to Meepo’s Removal
For many players, Meepo’s removal brought a sense of relief, as the hero was often seen as a challenging last-minute pick that could determine the outcome of a game. Despite the temporary absence of Meepo, the Riyadh Masters 2024 tournament continues, with some pro players missing the opportunity to showcase their Meepo skills.
Impact on Riyadh Masters 2024
Although Meepo’s absence is felt at the Riyadh Masters 2024, the tournament goes on. One of the pro mid players known for his exceptional Meepo gameplay, Abed “Abed” Yusop, will not have the chance to display his Meepo prowess at this event.
