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[[File:Icefrog steam.png|thumb|217x217px|IceFrog's name on the Six Heroes update post on Steam]]
[[File:Icefrog steam.png|thumb|217x217px|IceFrog's name on the Six Heroes update post on Steam]]
'''IceFrog''' is a Valve developer. He is best known for his work as the lead developer of ''DotA-Allstars'' and subsequently ''Dota 2''.
'''IceFrog''' is a ''[[Deadlock]]'' developer. He is best known for his work as the lead developer of ''Defense of the Ancients: Allstars'' and subsequently ''Dota 2''.


IceFrog was reportedly involved with early development of ''[[Neon Prime]]'' and ''[[Deadlock]]''.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|video=Fm1VUo6NYaw|title=Let’s Talk About Neon Prime - Valves Next Game}}</ref>
== Overview ==
In a January 2024 interview, ''Deadlock'' artist [[Vasili Zorin]] said that IceFrog was working with him at then unnamed game, later revealed to be ''Deadlock''.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|GEhIgNKlbPk|Creative meeting with Vasili Zorin}} (in Russian)</ref>


In a January 2024 interview, ''Deadlock'' artist [[Vasili Zorin]] said that IceFrog was working in the game at the time.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|GEhIgNKlbPk|Creative meeting with Vasili Zorin}} (in Russian)</ref>
The [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six Heroes]] update Steam post was originally credited to IceFrog's Steam account, confirming his involvement with ''Deadlock''.


IceFrog's name was noticed by players on the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six Heroes]] update Steam post, confirming his involvement on ''Deadlock''.
Steam's API revealed that IceFrog has posted 11 ''Deadlock'' update Steam posts as of May 31, 2026.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|T0DFUu0feDY|TF2 has 6 Developers}}</ref>
 
== Trivia ==
 
* {{HeroIcon|Rem}} has a line where he dreams about mangos,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Naptime|context=(Upgrade Naptime while asleep)|transcription=That's a lot of mangos.}}</ref> which are the favorite fruit of IceFrog and an item in ''Dota 2''.<ref>[https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Enchanted_Mango Enchanted Mango] in Dota 2 Wiki</ref>


== External Links ==
== External Links ==


* [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/IceFrog IceFrog] on Dota 2 Liquipedia
* [[File:Dota2 icon.png]][https://liquipedia.net/dota2/IceFrog IceFrog] on Dota 2 Wiki


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 22:44, 19 August 2026

IceFrog's name on the Six Heroes update post on Steam

IceFrog is a Deadlock developer. He is best known for his work as the lead developer of Defense of the Ancients: Allstars and subsequently Dota 2.

Overview

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In a January 2024 interview, Deadlock artist Vasili Zorin said that IceFrog was working with him at then unnamed game, later revealed to be Deadlock.[1]

The Six Heroes update Steam post was originally credited to IceFrog's Steam account, confirming his involvement with Deadlock.

Steam's API revealed that IceFrog has posted 11 Deadlock update Steam posts as of May 31, 2026.[2]

Trivia

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  • Rem has a line where he dreams about mangos,[3] which are the favorite fruit of IceFrog and an item in Dota 2.[4]
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References

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  1. Creative meeting with Vasili Zorin on YouTube (in Russian)
  2. TF2 has 6 Developers on YouTube
  3. Rem's in-game voice line (Upgrade Naptime while asleep) - "That's a lot of mangos."
  4. Enchanted Mango in Dota 2 Wiki