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What should I check before playing after a Dota patch?

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Check the current build/status notice first. After a game update, wait for a compatible build, update the loader, then verify the setup in a bot or Turbo lobby before returning to ranked.

If anything behaves unexpectedly, stop and review the status notes rather than assuming the old setup still applies. The checklist covers the patch-day routine in more detail.

Based on: VAC patch day checklist

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Testing after the update before ranked is the part I used to skip. Now I check the build note and run a quick bot lobby.

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Agree. If the build/status has not caught up, wait. A checklist is better than guessing.