{"id":11471,"date":"2020-05-29T00:40:29","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T00:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=11471"},"modified":"2020-05-29T00:40:29","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T00:40:29","slug":"the-international-10-on-track-for-biggest-ever-prize-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/the-international-10-on-track-for-biggest-ever-prize-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"The International 10 on track for biggest-ever prize pool"},"content":{"rendered":"

The International Dota 2 Championships<\/a> are well on the way to reaching the biggest prize pool in esports history, thanks to the immense success of the recently released TI10 Battle Pass.<\/p>\n

Until last summer, Valve\u2019s prized MOBA title was unchallenged when it came to the largest kitty for a single esports event, firmly holding top spot with TI8’s US $25.5 million fund. That was until Epic Games burst onto the scene with the 2019 Fortnite World Cup, which featured a $30 million prize pool split between Solo and Duo tournaments.<\/p>\n

The Dota2 esports community was not having it, however, and reclaimed the throne by contributing $32,730,068 to the TI9 prize pool<\/a> via crowdfunding, bringing it to an all-time high $34,330,068.<\/p>\n

Seeing The International prize pool increase yearly has become a tradition of sorts. According to the Dota2 prize pool tracker, the upcoming edition has the potential to reach well over $34.3 million and set a new record.<\/p>\n

As of May 28, which marks only the third day after the TI10 Battle Pass was released, the prize pool for The International 2021 is already sitting at $9,958,846. To put that into perspective, the TI10 prize pool is 7% larger than it was it this stage last year ($9,310,026) and 37.2% larger than it was for TI8 ($7,259,832).<\/p>\n

While the TI10 crowdfunding has enjoyed a very fast start, it’s also worth noting that this year’s Battle Pass will be live for longer than usual since Valve postponed the tournament to 2021<\/a> due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

How does the Dota2 Battle Pass work?<\/h2>\n

The International historically offers a guaranteed $1.6 million in the prize pool in addition to the money that is crowdfunded by the Dota2 community via the purchase of Battle Passes. By purchasing a Battle Pass in the in-game store, players unlock new content and cosmetic items, while 25% of all sales go directly into the prize pool for the annual Dota2 world championships.<\/p>\n

The biggest addition to this year’s Battle Pass is the return of guilds, which allow players to join a large community of like-minded players. Guilds also offer exclusive challenges that require members to team up and complete them to acquire points and unique awards. While anyone can join a guild, only those with a Battle Pass will be able to create one.<\/p>\n

The TI10 Battle Pass, which launched on Monday, May 25, has three tiers, with the lowest (Level 1 bundle) priced at US $9.99. Players can also choose to buy the Level 50 bundle for $29.35 or the Level 100 bundle for $44.99. Depending on the bundle, purchases contribute $2.50, $7.30, or $11.20 to the TI10 prize pool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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