Summary
Valve has released a newDeadlockupdate to fix a game-breaking bug that disrupted the in-game shop. In addition to resolving this critical problem, theDeadlockupdate also introduces a few key adjustments aimed at improving overall game stability and performance.
Valve officially announcedDeadlockin August, though the game had been a topic of discussion since May when the company launched its invite-only alpha on Steam. Currently, players can only join the closed beta if they receive an invitation from someone already participating. Despite this limited access,Deadlockis being actively developed, with regular updates to enhance the experience. For instance, a significant update in mid-September introduced a variety of new features, including 24/7 matchmaking and detailed behavior tracking. The patch also added a new minimap, made several balance adjustments, and included multiple bug fixes and performance enhancements to further refine the gameplay experience.
Valve has now released a newDeadlockupdate that resolves various in-game issues, including a significant bug related to the in-game shop. Previously, players could shoot at shop locations scattered throughout the map, resulting in unintended effects that provided certain characters with unfair advantages. For instance,Deadlock’s Wraithcould accumulate card charges by exploiting the bug, while lifesteal effects were mistakenly triggered when attacking shops. The update ensures that these exploits are now fixed, restoring balance to the gameplay.
Additional Changes Made in Deadlock’s September 29 Update
In addition to fixing the shop-related issues, the update includes several adjustments: the speed of heroes on outer ziplines has been increased by 20% compared to those on inner lanes. Furthermore, the initial respawn time has been shortened from 12 seconds to 8 seconds. Lastly, when usingMirage’s Traveler to teleport inDeadlock, the Urn, which rewards players and their team with spirits, will now drop, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
As Valve continues to refineDeadlock, it will be interesting to see what features and fixes are introduced in the coming days. The developers have recently taken an innovative approach to dealing with cheaters, giving players the option to either ban them immediately and end the match or transform the offenders into frogs for the remainder of the game before banning them afterward.
It is worth noting that, despite still being in the early stages of development and with its release date quite distant,Deadlockhas already attracted an impressive and growing player base on Steam. Given the continuous updates and ongoing improvements, players can hope for a well-polished product by the time of its official launch.
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Deadlock is an upcoming game from Valve which seemingly combines elements of the MOBA and hero shooter genres. As it is still in early development, gameplay and assets may be incomplete. Access is granted via friend invites.
