Valve releases Dota 2 patch notes written entirely in emojis
Valve has just released Dota 2 patch notes for 6.13 written entirely in emojis. The Dota 2 community responds in kind, translating the all-emoji patch notes into a 55-page document. The patch notes themselves seem to be largely accurate, though their order has been changed, and some adjustments may be necessary.
“Valve just put out Dota 2 patch notes written entirely in emojis,” you might say, and you would be correct. Dota 2 players noticed that the patch notes for the next Dota 2 update, 6.13, were encoded entirely in emoji characters, leaving no readable text. Some enterprising fans set about translating the notes into actual text, which turned out to be exactly what Valve intended.
In its emoji patch notes, Valve says that “this update is a lot of fun, but we want to make sure you don’t miss any of the context.” So, the company has released the notes in a format that can be read by the Dota 2 community, which has already translated them into a document that is almost twice as long as the original notes themselves.
The translated notes are ordered differently, but they seem to be accurate, with a few possible exceptions. Some fans find the emoji encoding frustrating, while others enjoy the challenge. Overall, the community appears to be in good spirits about the quirky notes.
“Valve is the best,” one Redditor says, referring to the company’s humorous approach to its patch notes. Another adds, “I love the humour and the surprise, but I really wish there was a way to see the original notes.”
Some fans speculate about the identity of the person responsible for the notes, as Valve has not disclosed any information yet. “I wish I knew who did it,” one player says, “so I could hug them for making this update.” Another player urges critics to just “join Reddit and enjoy the fun,” as the emojis are clearly meant to lighten the mood around the game, which is often very serious.
Dota 2 patch notes are known for their difficulty, but they also inspire some players to translate them into more readable English. In this case, a Reddit thread and a shared Google document helped fans translate the emoji notes, which seem accurate so far, though some uncertainties remain.
Check out the full Dota 2 patch notes for 6.13 here.
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