Map update, new heroes and much more in the new Deadlock update

Deadlock has released a global update with a new mode, six heroes, and a reworked map

The Deadlock developers have released a large-scale update that has become the biggest since the game’s launch. The patch adds a new game mode, six heroes, significant map changes, two new items, and many interface and gameplay improvements.

Main innovations

1. New mode «Street Brawl»

A dynamic 4v4 mode in a «best of five» format. Features:

• Fast rounds lasting a few minutes

• Simplified shopping: each round the player chooses from three random items

• Equal conditions: no farming allowed, equal resources at the start of the round

• A chance to obtain upgraded or legendary items

2. Six new heroes

Six characters have been added to the game, which will be released two per week:

• Silver 

• Rem

• Graves

• Apollo

• Celeste

• Venator

The release order is based on community voting. Players earn votes by playing matches, and the first win of the day grants additional votes. Priority tokens have also been added for more reliably choosing the desired hero.

3. Significant map update

The city has received major visual and game-design changes:

• New «Patrons» bosses

• New Patrons «Archmother» and «Hidden King»

4. Two new items

• Ballistic Charms — increase ability range and boost weapon damage

• Reload Rush — dealing significant damage restores ability charges

Quality-of-life improvements

Updated interface:

• Reactive hero portraits that change depending on performance

• New MVP scoring system and post-match statistics

• Customizable ability cast panels

• Improved health indicators for key objectives

• Timers for the central boss and inspirer on the minimap

Technical improvements:

• Camera «punch-through» system for better visibility

• Improved outline visibility and navigation

• New crosshair editor with preview

• Smooth field-of-view adjustment

• Improved soldier AI

• Network code and performance optimizations

Additional content

• New music and sound effects

• Additional voice lines for heroes

• Improved chat system with visual effects

• New cinematic trailer when starting a match

The update positions Deadlock as an actively evolving project with ambitious plans. Adding a voting system for new heroes shows the developers’ desire for dialogue with the community. The game continues to expand its unique style, combining elements of a MOBA, a shooter, and a team-based tactical game.

The next heroes will start appearing from January 26 according to the results of the players’ voting.