Valve’s Deadlock Surges to New Heights with Major Update
- Valve’s MOBA, Deadlock, received a significant update, City Never Sleeps, with six new heroes and a revamped map.
- The game saw a record 228,086 concurrent players on Steam following the update.
- Players are particularly excited about the new voice lines and the detailed design of The Cursed Apple map.
Valve’s new multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), Deadlock, has yet to see a full release and remains largely inaccessible to many. However, the recent update has catapulted the game into Steam’s top ranks. The City Never Sleeps update, released yesterday, significantly redesigned the map, added six new heroes, introduced numerous voice lines, and implemented various HUD and quality-of-life improvements. This update marks a pivotal moment for a game still awaiting an official launch date.
Access to Deadlock has been limited, yet those who can play have flocked to it in large numbers. Following the update, Deadlock reached 228,086 concurrent players on Steam, as reported by SteamDB, which is the highest count recorded in the game’s history.
The City Never Sleeps update’s new voice lines have garnered significant enthusiasm from the Deadlock community, doubling the character interaction dialogues. The Deadlock Reddit page is filled with player-curated highlights, showcasing the diverse personalities of the expanding roster of characters.
Another standout feature is the visual overhaul of Deadlock’s New York-inspired map, named The Cursed Apple. The map now features distinct themes for different segments, with the central blue lane dubbed Broadway, the green lane named Greenwich, and the yellow lane labeled York. Smaller districts such as the Theatre, Chinatown, the Haunted Lot, and the Plaza have also been introduced, each containing unique PvE enemies known as Haunts that complement the new aesthetic. Players can explore these changes further on the Deadlock website.
As Deadlock gains momentum on Steam, the future of the game looks promising. Players interested in joining the action will need to connect with someone who possesses an invite code to gain access.
News Courtesy of Eurogamer
