Valve Planning to Slow Down Deadlock Updates

Deadlock Update Schedule Shifting in 2025

Valve has announced a change to its update strategy for Deadlock in 2025, prioritizing larger, less frequent patches over the consistent bi-weekly updates of 2024. This shift, detailed on the official Deadlock Discord, aims to improve the internal development process and allow more time for player feedback to influence future updates.

While this news might disappoint players accustomed to the regular content drops, Valve assures that future updates will be more substantial, akin to major events rather than minor tweaks. The recent winter update, featuring unique gameplay alterations, serves as a preview of this new approach.

Deadlock, a free-to-play third-person hero shooter with a distinctive steampunk aesthetic, has quickly gained popularity since its early 2024 Steam release. Its success, despite competition from titles like Marvel Rivals, highlights its polished gameplay and diverse roster of 22 characters, further expandable with 8 additional heroes in Hero Labs mode. The game's innovative anti-cheat measures also contribute to its positive reception.

According to Valve developer Yoshi, the previous two-week update cycle proved challenging for internal iteration and external feedback integration. The revised schedule will feature larger, less frequent major patches, supplemented by hotfixes as needed. The exact timing of these updates remains unconfirmed, but the focus will be on delivering significant content updates. The expectation is that the game will continue to incorporate limited-time events and special modes, mirroring the live service model of similar titles.

While an official release date remains unannounced, 2025 promises further news and substantial updates for Deadlock.