The Complete Story Of Artifact - Tragedy Of Valve's Card Game
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What happened to Artifact?
Artifact is a Dota 2 digital trading card game developed and published by Valve in late 2018 with high anticipation from many as the "next big thing"; however, it lost 95% of its player base within months.
With promises of a robust esports scene at launch, the inclusion of Richard Garfield in its development, and roots in the Dota universe, many believed Artifact had the makings of success. However, upon launch, things started to go downhill with the hype quickly dissipating and player numbers entering a steep decline, but why?
This is the complete story of Artifact and the tragedy of Valve's Dota card game.