Dota 2 Patch Notes: Latest Update (Sep 15, 2026)
Nick Guli|The latest Dota 2 update is “7.41f Gameplay Patch”, which was posted on Steam on Sep 15, 2026. This patch focuses on gameplay improvements, and you can find the full patch notes through the linked document. The changes primarily address bug fixes. They include a hiding spot near the top Roshan Pit, issues with item sales and cooldowns, and some interactions between hero abilities.
What changed in 7.41f
Map and item fixes
- Fixed a spot near the top Roshan Pit where a hero could hide within the cave geometry.
- Fixed being able to mark normally unsellable items for sale during their initial sellback period.
- Fixed Tranquil Boots not going on cooldown when disassembled from stash.
Hero fixes
- Fixed Bane's Nightmare removing vision from debuff immune targets.
- Fixed Bounty Hunter's Big Game Hunter not granting any bonus gold.
- Fixed Elder Titan's Astral Spirit being able to Echo Stomp while being recalled.
- Fixed Lone Druid's Spirit Bear remaining under the control of the original player when swapping heroes.
- Fixed interaction between Lina's Level 25 Critical Talent and other sources of critical strike.
- Fixed Timbersaw's Flamethrower revealing the hero on the minimap.
Spirit Breaker fixes
- Fixed Planar Pocket redirecting Alchemist's Aghanim's Scepter and Moon Shard's Consume.
- Fixed interactions between Spirit Breaker's Planar Pocket and Linken's Sphere.
Read the full official patch notes on Steam.
Recent Dota 2 updates
| Date | Update | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 7.41f Gameplay Patch | Patch 7.41f is out now and fixes a set of map, item and hero bugs, including issues with Bane, Bounty Hunter, Lina and Spirit Breaker. | Official notes |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Gameplay Patch 7.41e and Summer Scrub | Dota 2 gets patch 7.41e, the Summer Scrub bug fix collection, and new International features including predictions, fantasy and supporter bundles. | Official notes |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Dota 2 Update – 7/1/2026 | This Dota 2 update adds Scrap tickets and other Dark Carnival changes, loosens Role Queue rules, and fixes many bugs across heroes, items and bots. | Official notes |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 7.41d Gameplay Patch | Patch 7.41d is out and fixes a range of bugs involving heroes, items, Aghanim's Blessings, the Dota Labs Overlay Map and Ability Draft. | Official notes |
| May 6, 2026 | 7.41c Gameplay Patch | Patch 7.41c is out, and a batch of fixes covers items, neutral enchantments and many heroes, including Winter Wyvern, Meepo, Lone Druid and Tidehunter. | Official notes |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 7.41b Gameplay Patch | Dota 2 releases gameplay patch 7.41b, but the announcement text does not list any specific changes. | Official notes |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dota 2 Update – 3/31/2026 | Official notes | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 7.41a Gameplay Patch | Official notes | |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 7.41 Gameplay Patch | Official notes | |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Dota 2 Update – 1/30/2026 | Official notes | |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 7.40c Gameplay Patch | Official notes | |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 7.40b Gameplay Patch | Official notes |
How often does Dota 2 get updated?
Dota 2 has had 2 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 13 in the past year, roughly one every 23 days.
Dota 2 patch notes FAQ
When was the last Dota 2 update?
The most recent Dota 2 update is "7.41f Gameplay Patch", posted on Steam on Sep 15, 2026.
What changed in the latest Dota 2 patch?
Patch 7.41f is a gameplay patch, and the notes link to the full patch notes. The listed changes are all bug fixes. They cover a hiding spot near the top Roshan Pit, item sale and cooldown problems, and several hero ability interactions.
How often does Dota 2 get patched?
Dota 2 has had 2 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 13 in the past year, roughly one every 23 days.
Where can I read the official Dota 2 patch notes?
The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.
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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.
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Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
