Dota 2’s first-ever collaboration with the Monster Hunter franchise is an unexpected event for Valve’s MOBA. While Dota 2 has had small crossovers in the form of announcer packs and couriers, Capcom’s IP has a dedicated event and full-fledged skins attached to it.
Naturally, the prospect of merging Dota’s world with Monster Hunter’s iconic creatures and thematic armour generated massive amounts of hype. However, the event itself feels incomplete and filled with many missed opportunities. The idea for the collaboration is genius, but the execution is a disappointing slap in the face in a year with almost no updates.