The International 2025 (TI14) has introduced a historic update that reshapes how fans engage with Dota 2’s biggest tournament. For the first time, the TI Compendium is completely free, removing the paywall that has defined past editions and making it accessible to the entire community.
This means every player can now dive into Fantasy lineups and prediction features at no cost, fostering more engagement and giving everyone a chance to participate in the hype surrounding TI14. It’s a major shift that not only boosts accessibility but also strengthens the competitive spirit of the fanbase worldwide.
Here’s everything you need to know about what the TI14 Compendium brings to the table for Dota 2 fans.
Free Compendium for TI14
The biggest headline from TI14 is that Valve has made the Compendium entirely free for all players. In past years, fans had to purchase the Compendium to unlock its features, but this year, everything is open to everyone without spending a dime.
All the classic systems, Fantasy lineups, predictions, and community engagement tools are now included at no cost, making TI14 the most accessible International yet. Instead of relying on Compendium sales to grow the prize pool, Valve has shifted its monetization strategy, funding the event through team and talent bundles.
This move represents a major change in how TI is supported and ensures that the focus stays on both the competition and the community’s participation.
TI14 Fantasy challenge
The beloved Fantasy feature has officially returned for The International 2025, and it’s more refined than ever. This system lets players draft their very own dream roster from the pool of participating TI pros, creating the ultimate fantasy lineup.
Once your team is set, you can compete against both your friends and the wider global Dota 2 community, with leaderboards tracking your performance throughout the tournament. Fantasy Dota isn’t just about luck; it’s about strategy and stats.
Players start with 40 reroll tokens, and another 40 become available when actual TI predictions open up, allowing flexibility to fine-tune rosters. Leaderboard positions will determine who walks away with exclusive rewards, meaning careful attention to player performance and matchups can give you the edge. If you want to climb the ranks, mastering the numbers behind your favorite players is the key.
The International 2025 Prediction system
The Prediction system for TI14 lets fans put their Dota knowledge to the test across several key areas of the tournament. During the Group Stage, players can select which teams they believe will advance to the playoffs. On top of that, there are special challenges like guessing which teams will finish with a flawless 4-0 record or struggle through with a 0-4 record.
It doesn’t stop there, as you can also predict the “near-perfect” runs, identifying teams that end the stage at 4-1 or 1-4. For those who enjoy the riskier calls, the Elimination Predictions let you choose which squads won’t make it to the Main Event at all.
Submissions for the Road to The International are open until Sept. 3, giving fans plenty of time to lock in their choices. Once the official brackets are revealed, players can revisit and fine-tune their predictions to maximize their chances of scoring high on the leaderboards.
TI14 Compendium rewards
The reward structure for TI14’s compendium is based on leaderboard performance, with only the top performers receiving the most prestigious items:
| Rank | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Top 100 players | 12 months Dota Plus subscription, 1 Arcana Token, 100% discount on Aegis, and 5 Tyrian Regalia |
| Top 1500 players | 6 months Dota Plus subscription, 1 Arcana Token, 100% discount on Aegis, and 2 Tyrian Regalia |
| 95th percentile | 2 months Dota Plus subscription, 1 Arcana Token, 50% discount on Aegis, and 1 Tyrian Regalia |
| 90th percentile | 1 month Dota Plus subscription and 1 Arcana Token |
| 85th percentile | 1 month Dota Plus subscription |
You can use the Arcana Token to claim any of the previously released Arcana cosmetics for free that are available for purchase in the Steam store. As for the Tyrian Regalia, you will be able to exchange those to claim one of the five Immortal cosmetics released by Valve for TI14.
For more on The International 2025, check out our tournament hub as well as the list of all the participating teams.
