New Deadlock Update Just Dropped!

After months of teasers, leaks, and community hype, the Old Gods, New Blood update for Deadlock has officially arrived. This major content drop brings overhauled Patrons and bases, a fast-paced new mode called Street Brawl, HUD improvements, tons of polish, quality-of-life changes, and a fresh slate of heroes set to change the flow of matches.

This is Deadlock’s first large update since last August’s hero rollout. That update introduced six heroes: Billy, Doorman, Paige, Drifter, Viktor, and Mina, through a staggered release system driven by player votes. Players unlocked each hero over several days, which kept the community engaged and excited throughout the cycle.

The voting system returns with Old Gods, New Blood, but with a new cadence. Starting Monday, January 26, players will vote every Monday and Thursday to select from the lineup of Silver, Rem, Graves, Apollo, Celeste, and Venator, to decide which of the six new heroes enters the game next. This brings Deadlock back to a community-led rollout schedule, giving players direct influence over the order of hero releases week to week.

Beyond new heroes, Old Gods, New Blood begins Deadlock’s shift into larger, more strategic updates that reshape gameplay and presentation. The update’s base and Patron changes give matches a different rhythm, and Street Brawl offers a fresh way to play and practice. With future hero unlocks lined up and more balance adjustments on the horizon, Deadlock’s evolution feels active and full of player choice.

Keep an eye out for more Deadlock training content in Aimlabs in the near future!