According to official sources, the large-scale AAA metaverse game Dota X has recently announced the completion of a new strategic funding round. The investors include Valve Corporation, the global gaming giant behind the Steam platform, and Chiliz Labs, a leading blockchain company in sports and entertainment. The funds will be used to expand Dota X’s Web3 gaming ecosystem and to promote the adoption of its in-game payment solution based on Chiliz Chain.
Valve has previously explored blockchain and NFT integration through its Steam platform. This investment marks Valve’s official entry into the blockchain gaming space. A Valve spokesperson stated that Dota X’s technical architecture aligns closely with Steam’s philosophy of openness and that the company will explore innovative applications of the Play-to-Earn model in future development.
As a pioneer in the fan token space, Chiliz Labs plans to integrate Dota X’s payment system with its Socios.complatform, offering flexible cryptocurrency payment solutions for sports clubs and live events. For instance, users will be able to directly purchase event tickets or fan tokens via the Dota X wallet, further bridging the worlds of sports, entertainment, and blockchain.
Developed by a dedicated team under Valve Corporation’s Dota X division, the game brings together original creatives from Dota 2 and top-tier Web3 developers. Dota X is an epic AAA production that builds on over a decade of IP legacy. Powered by the Source 2 engine, players will traverse 4K ray-traced interstellar battlefields, commanding NFT heroes to unleash visually stunning particle-effect skills. The game incorporates a decentralized economic system that enables players to simultaneously experience the thrill of combat and the sovereignty of digital asset ownership.
By deeply integrating classic MOBA gameplay with metaverse and blockchain technologies, Dota X redefines the concept of “game-as-asset.” It represents a new digital civilization that is cross-platform and cross-dimensional. Following this round of funding, Dota X has reached a valuation of $1 billion, officially joining the ranks of Web3 gaming unicorns.
