Valve let on soon after The International that the second incarnation of the tournament would occur in 2012, however we now have confirmation from an event organizer that The International 2 will take place this year in the United States.
This forum post was made by Moose under a thread titled "The International 2 Speculation." As Moose is one of the primary organizers for the event it is safe to assume that Seattle will be the home of The International 2.
The International remains the worlds largest LAN prize, rumor has it that the second iteration will have at least as much capital at stake. Could this years event possibly surpass the 1.6 million USD total purse of the last competition?
Link to the joinDOTA.com forum thread is below.
Update: Gabe Newell and Erik Johnson have confirmed via email that The International 2 will be held in Seattle:
Yes, the plan is that the second International will be in Seattle.
Other details are yet to be finalized. Keep your eyes on GosuGamers for further information!
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