The International 10 breaks BIGGEST PRIZE RECORDS EVER

Dota 2 Prize Tracker has published the news that The International 10, commonly known as TI10, has just broken previous records and exceeded the TI9 prize pool. The International is the largest competitive event for DotA 2 esports. This means that the prize pool should be the largest among all esports disciplines.

Prize pool size was accompanied by the sale of exclusive Collector’s Cache II sets with a new persona on Pudge, Toy Butcher. The International 10 has a prize pool of over $ 34.3 million so far. That was exactly the amount that matched last year’s TI9 prize pool. Valve has once again raised the prize pool and demonstrated how much esports has grown.

The International 10 Prize Pool

The COVID-19 pandemic is obstructing the conduct of many esports events and postponing others. The International 10 was no exception and was postponed indefinitely. Following the release of the Battle Pass, fans were thrilled with the content that featured the Compendium Anniversary. Even though the tournament has been postponed, the community can still contribute to The International’s prize pool by purchasing both the Battle Pass itself and the levels.

But don’t forget that this is not the limit, as Immortal Treasure 3 and Trove Carafe will be announced soon.

History of The International 2019 (TI9)

Last year, The International’s prize pool exceeded $ 34,330,068, breaking the TI8 record. This was due to the summer sale and a set of weekend levels. The International has become a legendary tournament and the most anticipated in the world of esports.

As a reminder, TI9 took place in Shanghai and caused a huge stir with two new heroes being shown during the tournament, Snapfire, and Void Spirit. The appearance of new characters has significantly increased the activity of the players. It is also worth noting the popularity of the cosmetic components of the Battle Pass 2019, such as the persona on Invoker and Ax, the Earthshaker arcana along with the prestigious Tiny items.

Given the pandemic, The International 10 is likely to take place not soon, but it already looks like a promising tournament. The most interesting question is whether the TI10 prize pool can surpass the $ 40 million mark.