Dota 2 player count is over 1 million for first time since 2019

The Dota 2 player count has finally soared above one million for the first time since 2019, indicating that Valve's MOBA is undergoing a resurgence of some sort. Given the timeframe, TI11 looks to be the main reason players are flocking back to the game, but the free International-themed swag bag and battle pass are probably a factor, too.
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