Deadlock Update History · SteamPeaks

Deadlock Update History · SteamPeaks

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Today · 16 Sep 2026

20:16:43NewsMinor Update - 09-16-2026———Game update

Game update · published 16 Sep 2026, 20:16:43 UTC

Minor Update - 09-16-2026

[ General ] - Unstable Rift comeback resist max values now scale over the course of the game. Previously the max values were 35%. Now it is 10% + 1% per minute (around ~20% for the first one), with an upper limit of 40% at 30 minutes. - Removed a fixed amount of extra bonus souls you would get for being behind even a very slightly amount in net worth for both hero kill bounties as well as Unsta…

22 Aug 2026

21:40:46NewsMinor Update - 08-22-2026———Game update

Game update · published 22 Aug 2026, 21:40:46 UTC

Minor Update - 08-22-2026

- Radiant Regeneration: Heal on cast reduced from 70 to 65 - Restorative Locket: Spirit Resistance reduced from 10% to 8% - Celeste: Dazzling Trick cooldown increased from 32s to 34s - Celeste: Dazzling Trick T2 barrier rescaled from "+80 and +0.7 scaling" to "+70 and +0.76" - Celeste: Dazzling Trick T3 cooldown increased from -18s to -20s - Celeste: Dazzling Trick T3 reduced from +1.5s Silence…

12 Aug 2026

22:57:44NewsMinor Update - 08-12-2026———Game update

Game update · published 12 Aug 2026, 22:57:44 UTC

Minor Update - 08-12-2026

- Apollo: Riposte melee resist reduction increased from -22% to -25% - Apollo: Riposte T2 changed from "-30% Melee Resist" to "-25% Melee Resist and +0.4s Stun Duration" - Apollo: Riposte T3 increased from 60% Lifesteal for 7s to 75% Lifesteal for 13s - Apollo: Fixed Itani Lo Sahn being canceled with movement abilities - Billy: Base health regen reduced from 2.5 to 2.0 - Billy: Rising Ram T3 ch…

30 Jul 2026

19:14:37NewsMatchmaking Update———In-game event

In-game event · published 30 Jul 2026, 19:14:37 UTC

Matchmaking Update

This update includes a revamp to how the matchmaking system works, as well as the introduction of a new matchmaking mode. You can now choose to play in Standard Mode (unranked), or the new Ranked Mode introduced in this update. STANDARD MODE Standard mode provides a lower-stakes way to play Deadlock with friends, without worrying about adjustments your Rank. There are no restrictions on party s…

28 Jul 2026

20:24:35NewsMinor Update - 07-28-2026———Game update

Game update · published 28 Jul 2026, 20:24:35 UTC

Minor Update - 07-28-2026

[ General ] - Stamina bucket 3 heroes (slowest) have their ground dash time increased from 0.7s to 0.72s and air dash time from 0.49s to 0.51s - The Orb Spawners in base that give 10 souls on hit now split to nearby players on expire - Fixed the party member / team mate audio volume slider for voice communications [ Items ] - Crushing Fists: Max stacks stun duration increased from 0.5s to 0.75s…

9 Jul 2026

19:26:55NewsMinor Update - 07-09-2026———Game update

Game update · published 9 Jul 2026, 19:26:55 UTC

Minor Update - 07-09-2026

- Urn Runner sprint bonus reduced from +2m to 0 (trailing bonus reduced from +7m to +5m) - Urn Runner move speed bonus reduced from +3.5m to +2m - Urn Runner Stamina Recovery increased from +15% to +25% - Urn talking frequency increased from every 8s to every 6s - Urn talking sound distance increased (easier to hear a nearby Urn Runner) - Unstable Rift warning time reduced from 25s to 20s - Rif…

1 Jul 2026

22:54:59NewsMinor Update - 07-01-2026———Game update

Game update · published 1 Jul 2026, 22:54:59 UTC

Minor Update - 07-01-2026

- Shiv: Alt Fire ammo cost reduced from 5 to 4 - Shiv: Weapon now has fixed pellet spread - Shiv: Slice and Dice is now back to doing spirit damage and reducing Spirit Resistance from enemies - Shiv: Slice and Dice damage increased from 60 to 75 - Shiv: Killing Blow T3 reduced from +10% Enemy Health Threshold to +8%

30 Jun 2026

17:22:14NewsMinor Update - 06-30-2026———Game update

Game update · published 30 Jun 2026, 17:22:14 UTC

Minor Update - 06-30-2026

[ Urn / King of the Hill ] - King of the Hill objective has been rethemed and renamed to "Unstable Rift" - Unstable Rift no longer requires an Urn delivery to trigger the start of the event. It now has a variable start time of +/- 1 minute. There is a global announcement 25s before it spawns. 60s before that there is also an in-world only visual effect to let you know which lane it'll randomly…

12 Jun 2026

00:59:18NewsMinor Update - 06-11-2026———Game update

Game update · published 12 Jun 2026, 00:59:18 UTC

Minor Update - 06-11-2026

- Urn give up time reduced from 75s to 60s - Urn bounty reduced by 10% (unreduced for trailing team) - Breakables health permanent bonus reduced from 15/25/35 to 15/20/30 for level 1/2/3 - Kill comeback bounty values increased by 8% - Street Brawl: All ability and item range/radius values are reduced by 10% - Opening Rounds: Conditional Weapon Damage bonus reduced from 30% to 25% - Opening Roun…

4 Jun 2026

17:30:11NewsMinor Update - 06-04-2026———Game update

Game update · published 4 Jun 2026, 17:30:11 UTC

Minor Update - 06-04-2026

- Urn mechanics have been reworked. Primary details: - Delivering the urn now starts a king of the hill style capture point, rather than using melee to flip the urn back and forth. - Both teams can progress at the same time, but the urn will only be fully claimed once there is only one team in the circle. - The Urn runner now gets their normal 35% bonus bounty and stats immediately on initial d…

31 May 2026

19:45:54NewsMinor Update - 05-31-2026———Game update

Game update · published 31 May 2026, 19:45:54 UTC

Minor Update - 05-31-2026

- Apollo: Disengaging Sigil T2 increased from +20% Fire Rate to +30% - Apollo: Flawless Advance T1 heal from 30+0.75 to 35+1.0 - Apollo: Flawless Advance T2 increased from -10s Cooldown to -12s - Apollo: Itani Lo Sahn damage increased from 190 to 200 - Apollo: Itani Lo Sahn spirit scaling increased from 2.3 to 2.6 - Graves: Jar of Dead damage reduced from 20 + 0.31/spirit to 17 + 0.27/spirit -…

28 May 2026

17:14:59NewsMinor Update - 05-28-2026———Game update

Game update · published 28 May 2026, 17:14:59 UTC

Minor Update - 05-28-2026

- Urn spawn time and interval changed from 10/15/20/25/etc to 12/18/24/30/etc - Urn timer now gets frozen with Frozen Shelter - Urn no longer provides the +35% Bullet and Spirit Resist aura for the behind team when it is being carried or dropped. The aura is now only active when it is being deposited. - Urn runner when behind now gains +35% Bullet and Spirit Resist for themselves only - Fixed t…

16:28:44NewsMinor Update - 05-25-2026———Game update

Game update

22 May 2026

21:51:02NewsGameplay Update - 05-22-2026———In-game event

In-game event · published 22 May 2026, 21:51:02 UTC

Gameplay Update - 05-22-2026

[ General ] - Base HP reduced by 10 for all heroes - HP per boon reduced by 3 - Guardians scaling resistance from +75%->-50% over 12 minutes to +50%->-50% (takes more damage early) - Medium neutrals initial spawn time reduced from 6 minutes to 5 minutes - Breakables spawn time increased from 2 minutes to 3 minutes - Shrines are now invulnerable until one pair of Base Guardians are destroyed - B…

30 Apr 2026

23:45:43NewsGameplay Update - 04-30-2026———In-game event

In-game event · published 30 Apr 2026, 23:45:43 UTC

Gameplay Update - 04-30-2026

[ General ] - Base health per boon reduced by 7 - Vitality Investment bonus increased from 8/10/13/17/34/39/44/48/52/56% to 9/12/15/20/38/42/46/50/56/62% - Weapon Investments bonus rescaled from 7/9/13/20/49/60/80/95/115/135% to 9/12/15/18/46/55/70/85/100/115% - Reduced bullet damage growth by 10% for the following heroes: Bebop, Pocket, Vyper - Reduced bullet damage growth by 5% for the follow…

6 Mar 2026

21:37:00NewsGameplay Update - 03-06-2026———22237208

In-game event · published 6 Mar 2026, 21:37:00 UTC

Gameplay Update - 03-06-2026

[ General ] - Can now jump during slide - Dash jump grants a very brief period with increased air control (30% for 0.25s) - Shrine is now easier to kill for the first one and harder for the second. HP from 8100 to 5000/10000 (HP updates after the first one dies, like Walkers) - Shrines attack no longer hits heroes under the shrine - Super troopers bonus DPS increased from +40% to +60% (the upgr…

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12 Feb 2026

22:00:11NewsApollo - A Cut Above———In-game event

In-game event · published 12 Feb 2026, 22:00:11 UTC

Apollo - A Cut Above

Apollo After weeks of waiting, Apollo finally graces us with his presence. With Flawless Advance the fencer begins his approach, timing his strikes perfectly to inflict more damage. Counter-attacks aren't a concern for Apollo, as a flourish of his blade deflects the damage and triggers a quick Riposte , and Disengaging Sigil allows him to jump out of the fray with ease. For his final blow, Apol…

9 Feb 2026

22:00:07NewsIntroducing The Dazzling Celeste———In-game event

In-game event · published 9 Feb 2026, 22:00:07 UTC

Introducing The Dazzling Celeste

Come one, come all! Today, we're introducing... Celeste It's not every day that Coney Island's biggest star, The Dazzling Celeste , performs on the streets of Manhattan. Her show begins with Light Eater , where a deep breath lit by her blazing baton coats enemies in front of her, and grants increased damage against them. Following that up, she envelops herself in the prismatic shield of her Daz…

5 Feb 2026

22:00:06NewsSome Are Merciful, The Venator Is Not———In-game event

In-game event · published 5 Feb 2026, 22:00:06 UTC

Some Are Merciful, The Venator Is Not

Evil stirs in New York, and the Venator is here to answer. Venator Venator doesn't walk the righteous path, he blazes the trail so that others may do so safely. His biggest challenge is knowing which weapon to use first. Firing a Consecrating Grenade into the fray softens up his enemies and keeps them from restoring health, and his Hex-Lined Snap Trap scatters across the ground to lock them in…

2 Feb 2026

21:59:55NewsThe Curse Beckons for Silver———In-game event

In-game event · published 2 Feb 2026, 21:59:55 UTC

The Curse Beckons for Silver

The votes are in and today's addition to the Cursed Apple is... Silver Silver makes her living tracking down lowlifes, but today New York’s misanthrope lycanthrope plans on summoning a god. Fortunately, her career as a bounty hunter has prepared her well for all that the ritual requires. She makes quick work of adversaries by catching them with her Entangling Bola , Boot Kicking them in the fac…

29 Jan 2026

22:00:06NewsGraves Prefers The Dead———In-game event

In-game event · published 29 Jan 2026, 22:00:06 UTC

Graves Prefers The Dead

Today's bone-chilling addition to the Cursed Apple is none other than... Graves The dead have been making a whole lot of demands lately, and only Graves has the courage to oblige. That severed lich hand she found in the cemetery has proven itself a valuable ally, allowing her to latch onto her enemies and steal their power for herself. Her curiosities about the passage of life are further put t…

26 Jan 2026

22:00:02NewsRem Enters The City That Never Sleeps———In-game event

In-game event · published 26 Jan 2026, 22:00:02 UTC

Rem Enters The City That Never Sleeps

The people have spoken, and the first new addition from the Old Gods, New Blood update is... Rem An accidental stowaway from the world of dreams, Rem has found himself stranded in the city that never sleeps. Pillow fights are Rem's preferred form of conflict, tossing his favorite pillow at enemies to knock them back when they're getting too close. His friends, however, he likes to keep nearby -…

22 Jan 2026

22:56:33NewsOld Gods, New Blood———Major update

Major update · published 22 Jan 2026, 22:56:33 UTC

Old Gods, New Blood

The ritual takes form... Overhauled Patrons and bases, six new heroes, a fast-paced game mode 'Street Brawl', HUD updates, many quality-of-life additions, revamped postgame with an MVP screen and more. View the Old Gods, New Blood update page.

21 Nov 2025

22:53:49News11-21-2025 Update———Game update

Game update · published 21 Nov 2025, 22:53:49 UTC

11-21-2025 Update

[ General ] - Trooper bounty mechanics have been reworked. The first half of the souls still fly out as deniable orb, however rather than the other half being instantly given to nearby players it will fall to the ground as an orb that you need to get near to pick up. It has a 18m capture radius where it'll travel to you once you get within. Only one player needs to claim it, share rules remain…

29 Aug 2025

21:00:02NewsYou Can't Kill Victor———In-game event

In-game event · published 29 Aug 2025, 21:00:02 UTC

You Can't Kill Victor

Hero Spotlight: Victor A man who walks the line between life and death. Victor has learned to harness pain into power, shocking himself with Jumpstart to get his adrenaline rushing and his faulty heart pumping. He welcomes incoming damage with open (albeit mismatched) arms, channeling it into his Pain Battery and granting enemies a taste of the pain he endures. Get too close and risk getting ca…

27 Aug 2025

21:00:11NewsDrifter Emerges from the Shadows———In-game event

In-game event · published 27 Aug 2025, 21:00:11 UTC

Drifter Emerges from the Shadows

Hero Spotlight: Drifter Something ancient has arrived in New York... a nameless horror known only as the Drifter. Relentless as time, as certain as death, once Drifter sets his eyes on a victim there's nothing they can do to stop him. They can try to run, but his Bloodscent drives him forward, leading him to isolated prey. Even if they manage to escape it doesn't matter, as Stalker's Mark allow…

25 Aug 2025

20:59:47NewsPaige Writes Her Own Story———In-game event

In-game event · published 25 Aug 2025, 20:59:47 UTC

Paige Writes Her Own Story

It's Monday, and today we're excited to announce the next hero joining us in the Cursed Apple is... Hero Spotlight: Paige Citizens of Manhattan will learn to appreciate the power of the written word when Paige joins the fight. With the mere toss of a book she can Conjure Dragons that sear enemies who get too close, or bind them to the ground with Captivating Read . Waning allies will find thems…

22 Aug 2025

21:00:03NewsThe Doorman, at your Service———In-game event

In-game event · published 22 Aug 2025, 21:00:03 UTC

The Doorman, at your Service

Hero Spotlight: The Doorman He's proper, he's polite, but the humble Doorman of The Baroness Hotel is more than meets the eye. A brisk ring of his Call Bell leaves nearby enemies disoriented, and his high-speed Luggage Cart knocks them right off their feet. Do you find yourself getting lost easily in the streets of Manhattan? Don't worry, The Doorman is here to provide a shortcut with his Doorw…

20 Aug 2025

21:00:31NewsBilly Comes in Swinging———In-game event

In-game event · published 20 Aug 2025, 21:00:31 UTC

Billy Comes in Swinging

The votes are in! Today we are excited to announce that the next hero joining us in the Cursed Apple is... Billy! Hero Spotlight: Billy A white hot ball of rage, furious at the very notion of... something. Billy is a chaotic front-liner who never backs down from a challenge. With Rising Ram he gets up close and personal, before slamming down with Bashdown to create shockwaves through his enemie…

18 Aug 2025

20:42:20NewsSix New Heroes———Major update

Major update · published 18 Aug 2025, 20:42:20 UTC

Six New Heroes

Six new heroes have been spotted on the streets of the Cursed Apple: Mina the vampire, Billy the demonic goat, Paige who can bring books to life, The Doorman who's always at your service, Victor the monster who can't be stopped, and Drifter who terrorizes the city. Rather than enabling all these new heroes at once, we're trying a new approach where we'll be staggering their release, unlocking o…

8 May 2025

19:33:12NewsShop Rework Update———Major update

Major update · published 8 May 2025, 19:33:12 UTC

Shop Rework Update

[ Shop Redesign ] - Full shop rework, including many new items. - Item slots are now all universal, rather than tree specific. - Total slot count reduced from 16 to 12. - Item costs are now discounted when you own the component. - New artwork for all item icons. - Reworked how tier bonuses work in the shop. They are no longer based on each item you buy, but instead based on your total spend in…