Professional Dota 2 player Igor 'iLTW' Filatov criticised the pause function in the MOBA during a stream, a moment which was shared on the Telegram channel LEGENDWP.
Filatov expressed his frustration, stating that he despises pauses in Dota 2 and questioned when they would be removed. He remarked on how tiring it is to see endless pauses, making the game almost unplayable. According to him, during crucial moments, a pause can be called by anyone, disrupting the flow of the game and potentially allowing the other team to win a fight. He emphasised that the interruption caused by pauses makes players lose their focus on the game.
Previously, iLTW commented on the low-priority matchmaking system as a punishment measure, describing it as worse than real prison.