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Dota 2: Custom game fails to load or has a version mismatch

Only one Dota 2 Arcade map fails? Separate Workshop content from base-game problems.

Updated: ·2 min read·Windows / PC
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STRAIGHT TO THE SOLUTION

Start here

01Compare the base game↓02Update the content↓03Inspect the specific mod↓
01

Compare the base game

  1. Start a normal practice match. If it works, focus on the affected custom game.
02

Update the content

  1. Exit the game and finish Steam Workshop downloads. Check that the lobby uses the same version.
03

Inspect the specific mod

  1. Back up personal changes. Resubscribe to the affected item if needed and report the error to its creator.

Frequently asked questions

Should I delete all Workshop content?

No. Start with the affected map so other content remains intact.

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