Netflix is gearing up for the global release of a new anime series based on Valve's online battle royale game Dota 2. The eight-episode series is titled Dota: Dragon's Blood and is scheduled to be available for streaming worldwide on March 25.
It will tell the story of a Dragon Knight named Davion. In his travels, Davion crosses paths with an ancient eldwurm (a race of dragons) and Princess Mirana. As with epic tales, Davion becomes involved in events much greater than he expected.
Dragon's Blood was developed under the leadership of Ashley Edward Miller, a screenwriter and producer who previously worked on X-Men: First Class, Thor, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Miller said in a statement:
“Fans will love how we imagined the world of DOTA 2 and created an emotional story together for some of their favorite characters. The animation, acting, and music are top-notch, and I’m grateful that Valve supports my creative ambitions and those of my team.”
Valve released Dota 2 in 2013 as a follow-up to Defense of the Ancients, a MOBA mod for Blizzard's Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. It's not as popular as it once was, but Valve hopes to keep players interested by releasing "hero updates" throughout the year, rather than bundling them together in one huge release.
You can watch the trailer for Dragon's Blood below:
Information source: engadget.com
