Deadlock's player base has significantly shrunk, with peak online numbers now under 20,000. In response, Valve has altered its development strategy.
Major Deadlock updates will no longer follow a fixed schedule. This change, according to a developer, will allow for more thorough development and result in more substantial updates. Regular hotfixes will continue to address urgent issues.
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Previously, Deadlock received bi-weekly updates. While helpful, this rapid release cycle didn't allow sufficient time for changes to fully integrate and function optimally, prompting the strategic shift.
Deadlock's peak player count once surpassed 170,000 on Steam, but by early 2025, this had plummeted to 18,000-20,000.
However, this doesn't signal the game's demise. Still in early development with no release date, a launch this year or next is unlikely, especially considering Valve's apparent focus on the internally approved new Half-Life project.
Valve's deliberate pace prioritizes quality. The company believes a superior product will naturally attract players and revenue. This adjusted approach prioritizes developer efficiency, mirroring the evolution of Dota 2's update schedule. Therefore, there's no reason for alarm.
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