A NEW Dota 2 update has been released for Steam users following the launch of Battle Pass 2017 and some of its new features for this year.

 The DOTA 2 Battle Pass 2017 has been live for a short amount of time and has already gathered a big prize pool.

25% of all Battle Pass sales go directly to The International 2017 prize pool, which now stands at a whopping 

$7,726,463  (keep growing)

To put that into context, when this articles was first written at 5am this morning, the Dota 2 International funds had reached $2,215,510.It's still got a fair way to go to beat last year's total, which set a record $18,429,613 for its big annual tournament.The Dota 2 Battle Pass 2017 is now live to purchase and comes in two different packages, The International 2017 Battle Pass and the The International 2017 Battle Pass - Level 75.Here's what both include:

The International 2017 Battle Pass ($9.99) - Immortal Treasure I, Immortal Treasure II, Immortal Treasure III, The International 2017 Music Pack, The International 2017 Cursor Pack, Evolving Courier Level 1, Evolving Ward Level 1, Seasonal Terrain - Spring, Jakiro Taunt - 'Fluid Mechanics', Battle Cup Entry Ticket, 5x Player Card Packs.

The International 2017 Battle Pass - Level 75 ($36.99) - Receive everything from the base Battle Pass, plus these rewards for reaching Battle Level 75: 4x Immortal Treasure I, Kunkka & Tidehunter Announcer Pack, 35x Player Card Packs, 6x 250 Battle Point Tributes, Chat Wheel Sound Five Pack I, Clinkz Taunt - 'Xylobones', Storm Spirit Taunt -'In the Spirit of Peace', Chrome River Vial, Evolving Ward Level 2 & 3, Evolving Courier Level 2, 2x Arcana Vote Power Increase, 4x Crystal Maiden Wheel Spins, Fountain Effect I, Teleport Effect I, Blink Effect I, Level Up Effect, Eul's Scepter Effect 

For more details check the official page :  http://www.dota2.com/international/battlepass