Valve Promises Deadlock Update News Soon—And Maybe Pizza!
Hey, Deadlock enthusiasts! If you’ve been eagerly waiting for the next big update for your favorite hybrid MOBA-shooter, you’re not alone. Players have been buzzing with anticipation, but Valve isn’t exactly known for their prompt communication. This has left many fans on the edge of their seats, hoping for the latest scoop from the developer-run Discord and forum account, affectionately known as Yoshi.
Recently, players have even taken to keeping an eye on local pizzerias near Valve’s Seattle offices, guessing that a rush of pizza orders might signal that developers are hard at work on the next major update. This week, excitement was high as players expected a follow-up to the “Old Gods, New Blood” update, which introduced six fresh heroes and brought several significant changes to the game.
Valve had previously hinted that a “large content update” was on the way, along with two smaller updates focused on ranked mode and items. With the ranked rework now completed, fans were hopeful for another update by the end of the month. However, Yoshi recently shared that the update is taking longer than anticipated.
While Yoshi didn’t clarify whether they were referring to the item update or the large content patch—suggesting they might even be rolled into one—they did mention that players will have to wait until “late September” for the next batch of content. “The delay primarily stems from the regular playtesting and iteration process, which sometimes takes longer than we’d like,” Yoshi explained. “We hope you’ll enjoy the update when it arrives, and we promise to keep you in the loop (or maybe order a ton of pizza) when it’s just days away.”
Even though Deadlock has been restricted to invite-only since its launch, the game has evolved significantly over the past year. It feels like it’s gearing up to transition into open beta. But with Valve’s unpredictable history—having abandoned projects in the past—it’s hard to say for sure. The “Old Gods, New Blood” update was a turning point, featuring an entire webpage dedicated to it and allowing the community to vote on the order of hero releases.
This level of engagement suggested that Deadlock holds considerable promise within Valve’s lineup. With regular updates rolling out, it seems that Yoshi’s cheeky pizza reference indicates that the team recognizes the community’s eagerness and is committed to delivering more content as swiftly as they can. Fingers crossed that Deadlock opens its doors to all soon, letting everyone experience its unique blend of MOBA and hero shooter gameplay!
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