update · March 19, 2025
Dota 2 Update Alters MMR Rules and Expands Immortal Draft
Valve has raised the Immortal Draft threshold to 8500 MMR, added mandatory official names for top players, and restricted party queues at high ranks.
Valve has deployed an update to Dota 2 that changes how high-rank matches function. The patch adjusts the MMR threshold for Immortal Drafts, introduces name requirements, and alters party queue restrictions for top-tier players.
Immortal Draft Threshold Adjustment
The MMR cutoff for Immortal Draft games is now 8500 MMR, which corresponds to the top 0.5 percent of players. Previously, the threshold sat at 6500 MMR, or roughly the top 1.5 percent. Players sitting between 6500 and 8500 MMR only enter Immortal Draft lobbies if they match with someone above the 8500 mark. Otherwise, they play standard ranked rules. Unranked queues remain unchanged.
Mandatory Registration and Party Restrictions
Players above 8500 MMR must register an official name to queue for ranked matches. This name is permanent, cannot be changed, and appears during the pre-game draft phase. Additionally, players above 8500 MMR who are guaranteed an Immortal Draft game cannot queue for ranked as part of a party.
Privacy and Matchmaking Adjustments
All Immortal Draft games are private. These matches do not appear in public match history, replays are restricted solely to game participants, and the matches are excluded from Web APIs. Furthermore, MMR gain and loss calculations have been updated in Immortal Draft games to account for possible outcomes based on player draft choices.
Why this patch matters
This update pushes high-level Dota 2 competition into an isolated and regulated environment, prioritizing competitive integrity and anonymity at the top of the ladder.