https://deadlock.io/ The latest Deadlock patches, Valve announcements and news — straight from the game client. en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:30:11 GMT https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-06-04-2026-2026-06-04-1834602721188293 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-06-04-2026-2026-06-04-1834602721188293 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:30:11 GMT - 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 deposit (rather than on... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-05-31-2026-2026-05-31-1833968530895860 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-05-31-2026-2026-05-31-1833968530895860 Sun, 31 May 2026 19:45:54 GMT - 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 - Graves: Ghouls damage... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-05-28-2026-2026-05-28-1833968530888928 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-05-28-2026-2026-05-28-1833968530888928 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:14:59 GMT - 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 the trailing team Urn... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-05-25-2026-2026-05-28-1833968530888746 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/minor-update-05-25-2026-2026-05-28-1833968530888746 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:44 GMT - Urn drop off point is moved from the above bridge in the mid lane to under the bridge in the side lane - Urn timer extension when contested increased from 1.25s to 3s - Urn deposit timers for favored/neutral/unfavored increased from 3/5/10s to 5/10/15s - Urn comeback bullet and spirit resist auras reduced from 50% to 35% - Urn pickup spot is now where the old comeback drop off spots were for when your team is... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/gameplay-update-05-22-2026-2026-05-22-1833334318572828 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/gameplay-update-05-22-2026-2026-05-22-1833334318572828 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:51:02 GMT [ 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 - Backdoor removal linger... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/gameplay-update-04-30-2026-2026-04-30-1831432155569981 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/gameplay-update-04-30-2026-2026-04-30-1831432155569981 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:45:43 GMT [ 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 following heroes: Victor -... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/04-10-2026-update-125825 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/04-10-2026-update-125825 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:03:53 GMT [ General ] - Parrying is now allowed while ground dashing in order to bring it in-line with air dashing - Parry anti mash protection previously would last for 0.25s after the parry success (so you couldn't parry again for that duration). It is now for 0.25s only after the initial parry input is provided, irrespective of when the parry success happens (this means there is less delay before you can do a back to back... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/03-25-2026-update-121766 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/03-25-2026-update-121766 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:36:42 GMT - Bebop: Base health regen increased from 1.5 to 2.5 - Calico: Leaping Slash base damage increased from 50 to 60 - Celeste: Base regen reduced from 2 to 1 - Celeste: Dazzling Trick T3 silence duration reduced from +2s to +1.5s - Doorman: Call Bell slow increased from 30% to 35% - Doorman: Call Bell radius increased from 5m to 6m - Doorman: Doorway Distance increased from 60m to 70m - Doorman: Luggage Cart T2 now... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/03-21-2026-update-120256 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/03-21-2026-update-120256 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:34:30 GMT - Vitality investment tree bonus reverted back to % base hp increase rather than raw constant bonus (back to how it was set up in december) - Hero health growth increased by +3 and 4% - Spirit investment rescaled from 7/11/15/19/38/52/64/76/89/101 to 7/11/15/19/38/48/57/66/75/100 - Small neutrals spirit resist increased from 35% to 45% - Greater Expansion: Ability Range reduced from 35% to 30% - Guardian Ward:... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/gameplay-update-03-06-2026-2026-03-06-1826362059925616 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/gameplay-update-03-06-2026-2026-03-06-1826362059925616 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:37:00 GMT \[ 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 upgraded troopers when... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/apollo-a-cut-above-2026-02-12-1824459501608168 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/apollo-a-cut-above-2026-02-12-1824459501608168 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:00:11 GMT Apollo png 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, Apollo dons his... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/introducing-the-dazzling-celeste-2026-02-09-1823825466506693 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/introducing-the-dazzling-celeste-2026-02-09-1823825466506693 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:00:07 GMT Come one, come all! Today, we're introducing... Celeste png 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 Dazzling Trick, which... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/some-are-merciful-the-venator-is-not-2026-02-05-1823825466497894 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/some-are-merciful-the-venator-is-not-2026-02-05-1823825466497894 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:00:06 GMT Evil stirs in New York, and the Venator is here to answer. Venator png 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 place. A Gutshot... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/the-curse-beckons-for-silver-2026-02-02-1823191198612358 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/the-curse-beckons-for-silver-2026-02-02-1823191198612358 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:59:55 GMT The votes are in and today's addition to the Cursed Apple is... Silver png 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 face, and finishing... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/01-30-2026-update-102822 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/01-30-2026-update-102822 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:57:51 GMT - Added hero banning to Standard Mode and Street Brawl. You can now select one hero in your roster screen (using middle click) to tell the matchmaker that you prefer to avoid that hero. When the game starts, it will tell you which heroes were banned. We are doing just 2 total bans for now. This does not affect new heroes in the initial release window. - Parties of 3+ players now need to have an additional hero in... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/graves-prefers-the-dead-2026-01-29-1823191198603629 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/graves-prefers-the-dead-2026-01-29-1823191198603629 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:00:06 GMT Today's bone-chilling addition to the Cursed Apple is none other than... Graves png 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 to use with Jar of... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/rem-enters-the-city-that-never-sleeps-2026-01-26-1822556746167992 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/rem-enters-the-city-that-never-sleeps-2026-01-26-1822556746167992 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:00:02 GMT 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 - leaping to their aid... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/old-gods-new-blood-2026-01-22-1822556746160429 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/old-gods-new-blood-2026-01-22-1822556746160429 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:56:33 GMT png 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. https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/12-29-2025-update-95233 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/12-29-2025-update-95233 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:33:52 GMT - Bebop: Stamina increased from 2 to 3 - Bebop: Stamina regeneration cooldown increased from 4.55s to 6s - Bebop: Bebop Health per boon increased from +46 to +52 - Bebop: Sticky Bomb base damage reduced from 100 to 75 - Bebop: Sticky Bomb T2 damage reduced from 63 to 60 - Bebop: Sticky Bomb Spirit Scaling increased from 1.1 to 1.5 - Bebop: Sticky Bomb per hero hit from 1.5% to 1% + 0.0025% Spirit Scaling - Bebop:... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/12-16-2025-update-93983 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/12-16-2025-update-93983 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:33:38 GMT - The 10% move speed slow from taking damage is now a 20% slow only for the portion over the hero's base move speed - Move Speed bonuses now stack diminishingly - Base move speed reduced by 0.1 (except for heroes lower than 6.5) - Heroes with move speed spirit scaling have the values reduced by 40% - Updated move speed values on items: - Active Reload: Move speed reduced from 1 to 0.75​ - Backstabber: Move speed... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/11-21-2025-update-2025-11-21-1816849002015766 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/11-21-2025-update-2025-11-21-1816849002015766 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:53:49 GMT \[ 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 the same as before. -... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/10-24-2025-update-87198 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/10-24-2025-update-87198 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:54:51 GMT * Getting damaged during the initial launch window (0.6s) after using a Jump Pad will cause you to be stunned (similar to ziplines having an initial knockoff period). When you are stunned, you will lose control and continue towards the landing destination. The stun will wear off 0.2s after landing, and then a 30% slow for 2s will apply. Damage over time does not trigger this (same damage rules as ziplines). * Mystic... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/10-02-2025-update-84332 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/10-02-2025-update-84332 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:03:05 GMT [ General ] * Weapon Investment bonus increased from 7/9/13/20/29/40/58/72/83/93% to 7/9/13/20/29/40/60/75/95/115 (for 0.8/1.6/2.4/3.2/4.8/7.2/9.6/16/22.4/28.8k spent) * Applying a CC to an enemy is reduced in duration when affected by other CCs in a short interval. Each previously applied CC reduces the duration by 7% up to a max of 21% over the past 7 seconds. CC is defined as the same set of debuffs that affect... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/09-04-2025-update-80693 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/09-04-2025-update-80693 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:33:38 GMT - Rejuv only heals the person hitting the crystal - Dying to a non-player (when there is no bounty/assists) now increases the respawn time for that death by 10 seconds - Patron 1st death time is now a constant 12s instead of being variable between 8 and 15 seconds - Abrams: Infernal Resilience damage regenerated increased from 12% to 13% - Bebop: Weapon Range growth per boon increased from 1.2 to 1.5 - Bebop: Bullet... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/you-cant-kill-victor-2025-08-29-1809235871630816 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/you-cant-kill-victor-2025-08-29-1809235871630816 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:00:02 GMT Hero Spotlight: Victor png 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 caught in his Aura... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/drifter-emerges-from-the-shadows-2025-08-27-1809235871564856 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/drifter-emerges-from-the-shadows-2025-08-27-1809235871564856 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:11 GMT Hero Spotlight: Drifter png 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 allows Drifter to... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/paige-writes-her-own-story-2025-08-25-1808601382586972 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/paige-writes-her-own-story-2025-08-25-1808601382586972 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:59:47 GMT It's Monday, and today we're excited to announce the next hero joining us in the Cursed Apple is... Hero Spotlight: Paige png 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 themselves emboldened by... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/the-doorman-at-your-service-2025-08-22-1808601382489176 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/the-doorman-at-your-service-2025-08-22-1808601382489176 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:00:03 GMT Hero Spotlight: The Doorman png 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 Doorway whenever the... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/billy-comes-in-swinging-2025-08-20-1808601382422164 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/billy-comes-in-swinging-2025-08-20-1808601382422164 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:31 GMT 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 enemies. Running isn't even... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/08-18-2025-update-75046 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/08-18-2025-update-75046 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:43:52 GMT   https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/six-new-heroes-2025-08-18-1808061939479652 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/six-new-heroes-2025-08-18-1808061939479652 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:42:20 GMT png 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 one every other day... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/07-29-2025-update-72760 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/07-29-2025-update-72760 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:22:52 GMT [ General ] - Mid Boss HP is now fixed at the spawn time. Base HP increased from 6725 to 12500 and growth reduced from 470 to 200. - Reworked Rejuv reward from Mid Boss. No longer buffs troopers, reduces respawn time and buffs various stats. Upon death, 3 rejuv crystals fall to the ground (4 for subsequent midboss kills). Claiming one now grants you in place revive after 3s. If you already claimed one and claim... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/07-04-2025-update-70156 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/07-04-2025-update-70156 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:03:43 GMT [ General ] - Bullet Cycle Time for all heroes increased by 5% (effectively reduces gun DPS globally by 5%) - Spirit bonus based on souls spent in the tree is increased by 25% - Ability base damage and AP bonus damage reduced by ~8% (spirit power growth unaffected) - Spirit gained from leveling reduced from 1.25 to 1.1 - Ultimate cooldowns increased by 10% (affects base and upgrades, so the total CD with AP is 10%... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/06-17-2025-update-68401 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/06-17-2025-update-68401 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:34:00 GMT [ Map Changes ] Mid Lane Rework (between Guardians): - Removed the Arch Monument. - Removed the rope entrances to Mid Boss. - Removed barrels and kiosk low cover. - Replaced bridge with a larger version. - Added stairway entrance to Mid Boss. - Moved the veil areas to fit with the new bridge. - Veil areas connect to Mid Boss. - Extended the wall cover further toward the bridge. Mid Boss Changes: - Started Mid Boss... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-27-2025-update-66453 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-27-2025-update-66453 Tue, 27 May 2025 23:47:06 GMT - Breakable souls rescaled from 28.5 + 2.375/min to 23 + 2.6/min - Trooper resistance near base reduced from 40% to 35% - Fixed a bug where Urn can be invisibly carried on the hero by throwing it in certain areas like the air vents - Fixed Neutrals near the base gaining the "near base" trooper resist - Added news kiosk structure in between Mid Lane Walker and base entrance - Added wall partition structures outside... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-21-2025-update-65674 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-21-2025-update-65674 Wed, 21 May 2025 22:55:33 GMT [ General ] - Troopers will now only flinch from player damage if it is a headshot while the trooper is busy running. - Trooper resistance near base reduced from 50% to 40% - Fixed Breakable souls being counted as secured souls rather than unsecured souls (this fix was released yesterday) - Added Breakable souls to the post game Souls by Source graph (was previously bundled in with Urn) - Melee damage growth per... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-19-2025-update-65381 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-19-2025-update-65381 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:12:38 GMT [ General ] - Troopers now gain 50% resistance when they are in near the base (this has been 30% the past few days) - Distance allowed to shoot Shrines increased by 7m - Hero Kill Bounty increased from 175->1600 to 250->1800 (maxes out at 45 min) - 2 hero soul split ratio increased from 60% to 65% - Walker HP increased by 10% - Walkers resistance vs troopers reaches -40% at 20 minutes instead of 16 minutes -... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-11-2025-update-64113 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-11-2025-update-64113 Sun, 11 May 2025 19:06:03 GMT - Weapon tree investment bonus increased by 6-12% (from 6/8/12/18/26/36/52/68/78/88% to 7/9/13/20/29/40/58/72/83/93) - Spirit Power scaling globally reduced by -7% - Lady Geist: Malice now costs 6% of your Current HP - Lady Geist: Malice damage reduced from 32 to 25 - Lady Geist: Malice damage spirit scaling reduced from 0.72 to 0.6 - Lady Geist: T2 Malice reduced from 40 to 30 - Shiv: Slice and Dice damage reduced... https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-08-2025-update-63133 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/05-08-2025-update-63133 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:43:20 GMT   https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/shop-rework-update-2025-05-08-1799088287841594 https://deadlock.io/en/news/updates/shop-rework-update-2025-05-08-1799088287841594 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:33:12 GMT png [ 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 a tree. Bonuses...