Deadlock has just unveiled its most significant update in months, transforming its map from four lanes to three. This change is poised to shake up the gameplay and bring a fresh experience to players. Dive into the details of Deadlock's latest updates and what they mean for the game's future.

Deadlock Announces Major Update In Months

Four-lane Map Becomes Three Lanes

Deadlock's recent major update marks a significant shift, reducing its four lanes to three and streamlining the map's structure along with other game features. On February 26, 2025, Valve shared comprehensive details about the map rework and other mechanic adjustments on Steam.

The redesign involves transforming the four lanes into three, accompanied by "a large range of accompanying map-wide changes regarding visuals, building layouts, pathways, neutral camps, air vents, breakables, powerup buffs, juke spots, mid boss, etc." Deadlock's unique take on the MOBA genre with its third-person perspective had previously introduced a fourth lane, which added complexity to the traditional three-lane setup.

Moreover, the update simplifies farming enemy troopers by eliminating the need to last-hit enemies to summon Soul Orbs, making early laning phases more accessible. The patch notes also highlighted improvements to the game's netcode and client performance, promising a smoother gameplay experience.

Vital Update for Deadlock

This update could be the key to revitalizing Deadlock's community, drawing players back to the game. In September 2024, Deadlock reached its all-time peak of 171,490 active players. However, the player count has since dropped by 90%, with only around 17,000 players active last month.

Valve Developer Yoshi shared insights in January 2025 on Deadlock’s Discord server about adjusting the update schedule. He mentioned, "Going forward, major patches will no longer be on a fixed schedule. These patches will be larger than before, albeit a little bit more spaced out, and hotfixes will continue to be released as needed. We look forward to fleshing out the game in the new year."

Currently, Deadlock remains in active development and playtesting, accessible only through friend invites. No official release date has been announced, but you can find more information about the game on our Deadlock page.