The International 2018 Collector’s Cache has arrived. Available exclusively to Battle Pass owners for $1.99, and brimming with 14 subterranean-themed item sets—and three rare sets—the Collector's Cache is ready to unearth a rich seam of heroes suitably styled for this year’s event.

Unboxing fourteen of these treasures automatically grants you 27 Battle Levels. As always, the chances for a rare drop increase with each treasure you open, and each purchase contributes directly to The International prize pool.

As in years past, this treasure is only available for sale until The International concludes, and the items inside are exclusive and cannot be purchased elsewhere. Each set can, however, be gifted once or recycled for 2,000 Battle Points, and the Ultra Rare is marketable.

We are pleased to announce that submissions for the 2018 Dota 2 Short Film Contest are now open. Filmmakers have until the morning of August 7, 2018 to submit their short film creations of 90 seconds or less to the Dota 2 Steam Workshop to be eligible for consideration.

As always, we invite all fans to visit the Workshop to participate in the voting and discussion process to help us select the best entries to be showcased as part of The International 2018 broadcast. Upon review of the Workshop ratings and discussions, Valve will nominate the top entries to be featured in The International 2018 Battle Pass for a final voting process by the community to determine the winners.

Like last year, each finalist that places in the top ten will be guaranteed to win $500, and the top three selections will be awarded prizes of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 in recognition of their contributions to the Dota community.

More information and guidelines on the submission process can be found on the Dota 2 Short Film Contest site. Be sure to check in on the Workshop page regularly to help review the submissions you would like to see showcased at The International 2018.

With today's update, the all-new 'Hell-Spar Anathema' Lion Prestige item is at last unearthed. Available to all Battle Pass owners who climb to Battle Level 255, this exclusive replacement for Lion's demonic left arm also includes a second style that can be unlocked by securing 50 high-damage Finger of Death kills where the victim has at least 350 health.

Featuring new animations and sounds for Lion's ultimate ability, the 'Hell-Spar Anathema' can only be obtained by increasing your Battle Pass to level 255 before the conclusion of The International, and will not be available to market or trade in the future. Battle Pass owners who've already piled up 255 Battle Levels can now claim this prize from the rewards line and get started unleashing hell's fury upon Lion's enemies.

In other Battle Pass news, fans are invited to join the composer of The International 2018 Music Pack in his recording studio for a special glimpse into the creative process behind the new in-game audio offerings recorded for this year's tournament.

The International Battle Pass has arrived. Prepare to dig into the heart of the Dota summer season and unearth a rich vein of new and classic features, new game modes, and heaps of exclusive rewards. As is tradition, 25% of all Battle Pass sales go directly to The International prize pool.

To celebrate the crowning event of the Dota 2 championship circuit, The International Battle Pass is filled with new Immortal Treasures to open, new game modes and countless new features to explore, and an expansive array of Level Rewards to discover—including the new Emerald Abyss custom terrain.

Check out The International 2018 Battle Pass website for more information, including details on this year's Immortal Treasures, the new Underhollow game, the Cavern Crawl, Chat Wheel Sounds and Sprays, this year's exclusive Emblem, and so much more.

With today's update, the butcher's got a whole new set of tools as the Pudge Arcana makes its grand debut. Featuring all-new custom animations and effects—including multiple Dismember animations, a Hook Streak counter, hundreds of new VO responses, and more—the Feast of Abscession gives Pudge a host of new ways to sink his hooks into all that fresh meat wandering the battlefield.

After the intense selection process that culminated in Pudge's slim Arcana Vote victory at The International, it seems only fair that the triumphant hero recognize his vanquished foe. With that in mind, Pudge can unlock a second style for his Arcana by winning 12 games when opposed by Rubick on the other team. Armed with his new hooks, and even new Rubick-specific VO responses, it's only a matter of time before the butcher collects his due.

Check out The Feast of Abscession Update page for more information on all this new Arcana has to offer.

With today's update, the butcher's got a whole new set of tools as the Pudge Arcana makes its grand debut. Featuring all-new custom animations and effects—including multiple Dismember animations, a Hook Streak counter, hundreds of new VO responses, and more—the Feast of Abscession gives Pudge a host of new ways to sink his hooks into all that fresh meat wandering the battlefield.

After the intense selection process that culminated in Pudge's slim Arcana Vote victory at The International, it seems only fair that the triumphant hero recognize his vanquished foe. With that in mind, Pudge can unlock a second style for his Arcana by winning 12 games when opposed by Rubick on the other team. Armed with his new hooks, and even new Rubick-specific VO responses, it's only a matter of time before the butcher collects his due.

Check out The Feast of Abscession Update page for more information on all this new Arcana has to offer.

Preparations are now underway for The International 2018, and this year's event will feature a subterranean theme. With that in mind, we invite all Dota 2 Workshop creators to dig into their cavernous imaginations for new treasures to include in this year's Collector's Cache. We're hoping to haul in a collection of items that are equally at home in the obsidian city of Aziyog as they are in the spore fields spreading beneath the Riftshadow Ruins.

To that effect, we are now officially accepting submissions from Community artists that will be considered for inclusion in The International 2018 Collector’s Cache. Don't feel restricted to heroes that already have an established subterranean connection—we're interested to see how you pile up as many designs as possible. As in the past, we would like to ask artists to avoid the use of any concepts that involve human skulls, blood, and gore.

Make sure to mark your submissions with the "Collector’s Cache 2018" tag when tendering items to the Workshop. All submissions must be on the Dota 2 Workshop by Sunday, May 13th. We encourage all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process.

In the meantime, our merchandise partners are also ready to unearth some new designs for this year's Dota 2 merchandise release. If you've got a concept you think will resonate with fans, submit your design to the Workshop with the "Merchandise" tag and see how much community support you can mine.

Preparations are now underway for The International 2018, and this year's event will feature a subterranean theme. With that in mind, we invite all Dota 2 Workshop creators to dig into their cavernous imaginations for new treasures to include in this year's Collector's Cache. We're hoping to haul in a collection of items that are equally at home in the obsidian city of Aziyog as they are in the spore fields spreading beneath the Riftshadow Ruins.

To that effect, we are now officially accepting submissions from Community artists that will be considered for inclusion in The International 2018 Collector’s Cache. Don't feel restricted to heroes that already have an established subterranean connection—we're interested to see how you pile up as many designs as possible. As in the past, we would like to ask artists to avoid the use of any concepts that involve human skulls, blood, and gore.

Make sure to mark your submissions with the "Collector’s Cache 2018" tag when tendering items to the Workshop. All submissions must be on the Dota 2 Workshop by Sunday, May 13th. We encourage all Dota fans to regularly visit the Workshop and vote through the Queue to ensure your voices are heard in the selection process.

In the meantime, our merchandise partners are also ready to unearth some new designs for this year's Dota 2 merchandise release. If you've got a concept you think will resonate with fans, submit your design to the Workshop with the "Merchandise" tag and see how much community support you can mine.

For the first time ever, the battle for the Aegis of Champions will be waged on Canadian soil, as The International Dota 2 Championships invite the world's top Dota teams to face off at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, August 20th through Saturday, August 25th.

Tickets sales begin on Friday, March 23 at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM PDT, with two ticket types available. The Midweek ticket—available for $125 CAD—will grant attendance to the first four days of the event, August 20th – 23rd. The Finals ticket—available for $250 CAD—will grant access to the last two days, August 24th and 25th.

Check out the Ticketing FAQ here for more information.

Tickets will be available via https://www.ticketmaster.ca/venueartist/139269/1982004. We recommend that you prepare your Ticketmaster account and log in before tickets go on sale to help ensure a smooth purchasing experience. If you are unsure when tickets will go on sale in your time zone, please use this time zone converter.

• Seattle: March 23rd at 10AM and 10PM
• Rio de Janeiro: March 23rd at 2PM and March 24th at 2AM
• London: March 23rd at 5PM and March 24th at 5AM
• Berlin: March 23rd at 6PM and March 24th at 6AM
• Moscow: March 23rd at 8PM and March 24th at 8AM
• Beijing: March 24th at 1AM and 1PM
• Singapore: March 24th at 1AM and 1PM
• Seoul: March 24th at 2AM and 2PM
• Sydney: March 24th at 4AM and 4PM

For the first time ever, the battle for the Aegis of Champions will be waged on Canadian soil, as The International Dota 2 Championships invite the world's top Dota teams to face off at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, August 20th through Saturday, August 25th.

Tickets sales begin on Friday, March 23 at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM PDT, with two ticket types available. The Midweek ticket—available for $125 CAD—will grant attendance to the first four days of the event, August 20th – 23rd. The Finals ticket—available for $250 CAD—will grant access to the last two days, August 24th and 25th.

Check out the Ticketing FAQ here for more information.

Tickets will be available via https://www.ticketmaster.ca/venueartist/139269/1982004. We recommend that you prepare your Ticketmaster account and log in before tickets go on sale to help ensure a smooth purchasing experience. If you are unsure when tickets will go on sale in your time zone, please use this time zone converter.

• Seattle: March 23rd at 10AM and 10PM
• Rio de Janeiro: March 23rd at 2PM and March 24th at 2AM
• London: March 23rd at 5PM and March 24th at 5AM
• Berlin: March 23rd at 6PM and March 24th at 6AM
• Moscow: March 23rd at 8PM and March 24th at 8AM
• Beijing: March 24th at 1AM and 1PM
• Singapore: March 24th at 1AM and 1PM
• Seoul: March 24th at 2AM and 2PM
• Sydney: March 24th at 4AM and 4PM