Dota 2 cheaters face permabans this Frostivus

The annual Dota 2 Frostivus event for 2023 is live, delivering an array of holiday-themed goodies and in-game items to players, including locked Frostivus Treasure Chests and random Stocking Stuffers filled with sprays, emoticons, and stickers. Players can participate in matches to fill up the Frostivus Spirit Meter and buy keys to unlock the treasure chests. The event also features new item sets and the comeback of popular holiday skins like the Wraith King Arcana and Crystal Maiden Persona. Valve is also cracking down on cheaters during this festive season, issuing permanent bans and labeling such accounts with a Highly Toxic Lump of Coal. Smurf accounts, which are secondary accounts used by experienced players to play against less skilled opponents, are particularly targeted. This strict enforcement is aimed at maintaining a fair play environment. The Frostivus event will continue until January 11, enticing players with exclusive seasonal rewards.

During Dota 2's Frostivus 2023 event, players can expect new item sets for heroes, holiday favorite skins like the Wraith King Arcana and Crystal Maiden Persona, a Spirit Meter to fill for earning goodies, locked Frostivus Treasure Chests, random Stocking Stuffers, and the option to purchase keys for unlocking chests. There are also harsh penalties for players caught cheating, including permanent bans.