Dota 2 runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism).
Last verified on Apr 8, 2024.
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Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Valve
- Type
- x86 emulation
- Validation
- Verified by Qualcomm
- Last Updated
- Apr 8, 2024
What this means
Install choice
Dota 2 runs through Prism. Use the current x64 or x86 build, then test heavy workflows such as sync, export, plug-ins and background services.
Read the Prism guide →Game compatibility checks
Dota 2 runs in the game catalog, but performance, launchers, DRM and online anti-cheat can still vary by title. Test the mode you actually plan to play.
Read the gaming guide →Data freshness
This entry is listed as Verified by Qualcomm and was last updated on Apr 8, 2024. Use the report link above if a newer vendor build changes the result.
Anti-cheat status
Uses Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC), which does not block emulation; reported playable on Windows on Arm with low early-match FPS.
Dota 2 on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Dota 2 work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Dota 2 runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism). Last verified on Apr 8, 2024.
Is Dota 2 native Arm64 or emulated?
Dota 2 runs through Prism, the x86 emulation layer built into Windows 11 on Arm. Most apps work well under emulation with a modest performance overhead compared to native Arm64 builds.
Does Dota 2 work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Dota 2 is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.
