Dota 2 Patch 7.41 removes Facets amid ESL One Birmingham 2026 action

Valve has thrown a massive curveball into the competition scene with the release of Dota 2 Patch 7.41, dropping huge gameplay changes right in the middle of ESL One Birmingham 2026. And its headline change is definitely game-changing: Facets have been completely removed.

The latest Dota 2 patch, which was released on March 24 (or 25 depending on your time zone) went live just ahead of day 5 of the group stage at ESL One Birmingham, where 16 of the world’s top teams are battling for a $1 million prize pool. With the major LAN tournament already in full swing, the timing adds chaos as teams scramble to adjust their strategies on short notice.