Valve Planning to Slow Down Deadlock Updates

Deadlock's 2025 Update Schedule: Fewer, Bigger Patches

Valve has announced a shift in its update strategy for Deadlock in 2025, moving towards larger, less frequent updates. This change, detailed on the official Deadlock Discord, follows a year of consistent bi-weekly patches. While this might disappoint some players anticipating continuous content, Valve assures that future updates will be more substantial and impactful, resembling events rather than minor adjustments.

The decision stems from the challenges of maintaining a two-week update cycle. According to developer Yoshi, this rapid pace hindered internal iteration and prevented sufficient time for external feedback to settle before the next update.

Deadlock, a free-to-play MOBA-style hero shooter, launched on Steam earlier in 2024 after initial gameplay leaks. It has quickly gained traction, despite competition from titles like Marvel Rivals, thanks to its polished steampunk aesthetic and diverse roster of 22 characters, expandable to 30 in Hero Labs mode. The game's unique anti-cheat measures have also contributed to its positive reception.

The recent winter update showcased a departure from the year's balance-focused patches, hinting at the potential for future limited-time events and special game modes. Valve's statement confirms this direction, with Yoshi stating that future major patches will be larger and less frequent, while hotfixes will continue as needed.

While an official release date remains unannounced, 2025 promises more significant developments for Deadlock. The shift to a less frequent update schedule suggests a focus on substantial content additions and community feedback integration.

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