The prize pool for The International 2024 had the worst start in the history of Dota 2

The prize pool for The International 2024 increased by $434,553 in a day, which is the smallest growth in the history of Dota 2.

The total prize pool now stands at $2,034,553.

This information comes from the Dota 2 Prize Pool Tracker portal.

According to the site's statistics, the prize pool for this year's World Championship might even be smaller than that of TI12, where teams competed for $2.5 million. Considering that the winners do not take home the entire amount, the champions can currently expect just over $600,000.

The likely issue is that sales of the 2024 Compendium are disappointing. Many players and esports professionals have criticized this Battle Pass alternative, and many have stated they do not plan to purchase it due to the lack of good rewards.