The ongoing event in Dota 2, Crownfall, is reaching its final stages as Act 4 is set to be released soon. Players have been eagerly anticipating the next chapter of Crownfall after completing much of the third act and uncovering its secrets.
Crownfall has been extended until October 16, overlapping with The International 2024 (TI13) which is scheduled from September 4 to September 15. This overlap hints at potential exciting announcements from Valve during this period.
Crownfall Act 4 (Image credit: Dota 2)
Release Date for Crownfall Act 4
While the official release date for Crownfall Act 4 is yet to be announced, given the current pace of the event and the extended timeline, we can expect a release window between late August and mid-September. Valve operates on its own schedule, making it challenging to pinpoint an exact date without an official announcement.
Anticipated Content in Crownfall Act 4
New Hero Expectations
Speculation is rife about the introduction of a new hero, potentially Ringmaster, who was teased a year ago but has not been released. Ringmaster’s skillset is rumored to be intricate, possibly involving manipulation of other heroes similar to Rubick’s Spell Steal. Valve has surprised players with new heroes tied to events in the past, like Primal Beast post-Aghs Labyrinth event.
Potential New Hero: Scree’Auk
Another possible addition to Crownfall Act 4 is Scree’Auk, a character from the Crownfall Act 3 comic who could be unveiled during TI13. Her design bears a resemblance to the antagonist Lord Shen from Kung Fu Panda 2, and her abilities are yet to be revealed, making her an intriguing prospect for a new Dota 2 hero.
Scree’Auk on the left-most (Image credit: Dota 2)
Mini Games and Quests in Crownfall Act 4
Act 4 of Crownfall is expected to feature innovative mini-games and quests following the success of previous activities like Sleet Fighters and Dragon Chess. Exclusive rewards such as Immortal items and custom sets in Crownfall Treasure IV are also anticipated.
Potential Crownfall Collector’s Cache 2
With only a fraction of the workshop sets voted by the community added, the possibility of a second Crownfall Collector’s Cache is high. Players hope for more Hero Base slots and Arcana Effect slots for heroes like Lina, Faceless Void, and Zeus following the success of the first cache.
Crownfall Collector’s Cache Voting (Image credit: Dota 2)
Possible Juggernaut Persona
Fans speculate about a new Juggernaut persona hinted at in the Crownfall comics which could feature his surviving sister or a female version of Axe. Valve is known for surprising players with unique cosmetics, keeping the community excited for potential new personas.
The final Act of Crownfall promises to be a thrilling conclusion with exciting content lined up by the Dota 2 dev team. The estimated release date for Crownfall Act 4 around mid-September aligns with the end of TI13, making it a plausible timeline for the next chapter of this event.
