Game 1 Expected to Finish in Daylight Cycle

Game 1 is set to draw attention not only for its competitive stakes but also for its timing within Dota 2’s in-game day-night cycle, with the match expected to end during a daytime phase. Under the game’s standard clock, daytime runs in alternating five-minute windows, including 0:00–5:00, 10:00–15:00, and 20:00–25:00.

The determining moment will be the official game-ending action, either the destruction of an Ancient or a midgame forfeit. Temporary effects that alter visibility or simulate nighttime through hero abilities will not affect the classification, which will be based solely on the base in-game timer.

Official post-match data from Dotabuff is expected to be used to confirm the result after the match concludes. If needed, credible reporting and video evidence may also be consulted to verify the exact timing of the finish.