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Previous Builds

Deadlock is currently in an open alpha state running on Build 5,220 - last updated Sep. 29th 2024.

Deadlock gets updated several times a week and some changes are not recorded in patch notes. This page contains only changes what are listed on the Official Deadlock forum.

Previous Updates

Update	Summary	Hero Changes
September 29, 2024 Update	Outer ziplines hero speed increased by 20% relative to inner lanes. (same as troopers on outer lanes zipline being faster) Initial respawn reduced from 12s to 8s. Urn now drops when teleporting with Mirage's Traveler Fixed Wraith Cards, Shiv Rage and lifesteal from increasing by shooting the shop.
September 27, 2024 Update	Mirage changes.	Nerf to Mirage Tornado. Buff to Mirage Djinn's Mark.
September 26, 2024 Update	New hero: Mirage. Added an initial anti-cheat to the game. Added custom matches and private lobbies enhancements. General gameplay changes. Lane setup now always 1-2-2-1 Map changes. Side lanes farther from Middle lanes Added connection from canal near the urn platforms through the Radio Station and Apartment buildings Reworked interior corridors of Fish Market/Nursery Redesigned outer lane path from Walker to Guardian on Amber Yellow and Sapphire Purple Item changes. Hero changes.	Nerf to Abrams. Nerf to Bebop. Nerf to Dynamo. Buff to Grey Talon. Nerf to Haze. Buff to Ivy. Nerf to Kelvin. Buff to Lady Geist. Bug fixes to McGinnis. Adjustments to Mo & Krill. Buff to Paradox. Nerf to Pocket. Nerf to Seven. Nerf to Shiv. Adjustments to Vindicta. Nerf to Viscous. Buff to Warden. Nerf to Yamato.
September 19, 2024 Update	Replaced the recent soul duplication hotfix with new solution. Private lobbies can now assign players to duo and solo lanes. Fixed Vindicta's Flight bugs. Nerf to Veil Walker.
September 17, 2024 Update	Fix for a Soul sharing exploit across multiple lanes. Fixed troopers sometimes not dying after doing their death flash state. Fixed Unstoppable state not preventing fire rate reductions. Fixed Grey Talon's Charge Shot and Vindicta's Assassinate cameras not working properly.
September 14, 2024 Update	Item Changes. Bebop, McGinnis Changes	Nerf to Bebop Hyper Beam. Nerf to McGinnis Medicinal Specter.
September 12, 2024 Update	Matchmaking Open 24/7. New Minimap and Hero icons. New behavior system. Changed Orange Lane to Green Lane General gameplay changes. Flex Slot moved from "First Walker" to "Two Walkers" All ability and item cooldowns increased by 6% globally Map changes. Changes to cover and connections at Inner Lane. Changes to walkway and added juke closets in Base. Removed exterior ropes and replaced interior stairway with ropes. Item changes. Hero changes.	Nerf to Abrams. Adjustment to Bebop. Nerf to Dynamo. Nerf to Grey Talon. Bug fix to Haze. Adjustments to Infernus. Nerf to Ivy. Nerf to Kelvin. Buff to Lady Geist. Nerf to Gun Lash Buff to Spirit Lash. Adjustments to McGinnis. Adjustments to Mo & Krill. Bug fix for Paradox. Nerf to Pocket. Nerf to Seven. Nerf to Shiv. Nerf to Vindicta. Adjustments to Viscous. Nerf to Warden. Adjustments to Wraith. Adjustments to Yamato.
September 01, 2024 Update	Changes to Rope climbing. Infernus, Ivy, Seven and Viscous changes.	Buff to Infernus. Buff to Ivy. Nerf to Seven. Nerf to Viscous.
August 29, 2024 Update	Added Profile Page. Added Wall Jumping & Ropes. General gameplay changes. Moved a flex slot from "Set of enemy Base Guardians" to "All Enemy Lane Guardians" Guardians no longer give 1 AP, now at Soul levels: 3500, 5200, 8000, 9700 Map changes. Buildings made taller and shorter to allow rooftop access. Teleporters moved. (and closed for the first 10 minutes) Item changes. New Item: Headhunter. Hero changes.	Nerf to Abrams. Buff to Bebop. Nerf to Dynamo. Nerf to Grey Talon. Buff to Haze. Nerf to Infernus. Nerf to Ivy. Buff to Kelvin. Nerf Lash. Bug fix to Paradox. Nerf to Pocket. Nerf to Seven Static Charge. Buff to Seven Storm Cloud. Nerf to Shiv. Nerf to Vindicta. Added alt fire to Viscous. Adjustments to Viscous. Nerf to Warden. Adjustments and bug fixes to Yamato.
August 23, 2024 Update	Deadlock is announced and restriction on sharing game footage is lifted.
August 22, 2024 Update	General fixes. Nerfs to Silence Glyph, Reactive Barrier & Return Fire. Ivy & Shiv changes.	Ivy: Air Drop now silences the ally being carried until they are released, Shiv: Bloodletting incoming damage deferred reduced from 40% to 35%.
August 18, 2024 Update	Nerfs to Restorative Locket.
August 16, 2024 Update	General fixes. Ivy & Shiv changes.	Ivy:  Air Drop nerfed. Shiv: Serrated Knives nerfed.
August 15, 2024 Update	New Hero: Shiv. General gameplay changes. Map changes. Item changes. New Items: High-Velocity Mag & Magic Carpet. Hero changes.	Nerf and bug fixes to Abrams. Adjustment to Bebop. Buff to Dynamo. Nerf to Grey Talon. Nerf to Haze. Adjustments to Infernus. New Ultimate for Ivy:  Air Drop. Nerf to Ivy. Rework to Kelvin:  Arctic Beam. Buff to Lash. Buff to McGinnis. Adjustments to Mo & Krill. Nerf to Paradox. Adjustments to Pocket. Adjustments to Seven. Nerf to Vindicta. Buff to Viscous: The Cube Buff to Viscous: Puddle Punch. Nerf to Viscous: Goo Ball. Adjustments to Warden. Adjustments to Wraith. Buff to Yamato.
August 6, 2024 Update	General gameplay changes and fixes. Viscous changes and fixes.	Nerf to Viscous: Splatter. Buff to Viscous: Puddle Punch.
August 1, 2024 Update	New Hero: Viscous. Hero Builds System rework. Added Oceania matchmaking region. General gameplay changes. Minimum hero roster requirement from 4 to 3 Map changes. Item changes. Hero changes.	Nerf and bug fixes to Abrams. Buff to Bebop. Buff to Dynamo. Adjustments to Grey Talon. Nerf to Haze. Adjustments to Infernus. Buff and bug fixes to Kelvin. Nerf to Lady Geist. Nerf to Lash. Adjustments to McGinnis. QOL to Mo & Krill. Nerf to Paradox. Nerf to Pocket. Adjustments to Seven. Nerf to Shiv. Adjustments to Vindicta. Buff to Wraith. Adjustments to Yamato.
July 23, 2024 Update	General fixes Changes to Mid Boss
July 18, 2024 Update	General gameplay changes. Map changes. Reworked mid temple area and upper area's drop down entrances to the pit. Item changes. Hero changes.	Adjustments to Abrams. Adjustments to Bebop. Adjustments to Dynamo. Adjustments to Grey Talon. Adjustments to Haze. Adjustments to Ivy. Buff to Kelvin. Adjustments to Lady Geist. Adjustments to Lash. Nerf to McGinnis. Adjustments to Paradox. Adjustments to Pocket. Adjustments to Seven.
July 11, 2024 Update	Reworked Weakened Patron to low terrain pit. General gameplay changes. Map changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
July 4, 2024 Update	Added Asia and South America matchmaking region. Reworked top bar HUD. Added damage report feature, shows incoming and outgoing damage. General gameplay changes. Map changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
June 27, 2024 Update	Added hero based mmr system. General gameplay changes. Map changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
June 23, 2024 Update	Nerfs to Spirit Strike, Melee Charge and Veil Walker. Yamato Shadow Transformation change.
June 20, 2024 Update	Added EU matchmaking region. General gameplay changes. Map changes. Item changes. New Items: Infuser, Ammo Scavenger, Active Reload, Veil Walker, Melee Charge, Colossus Hero changes.
June 16, 2024 Update	Carrying the Soul Urn no longer causes your hero to be revealed to enemies.
June 14, 2024 Update	This update reverts the communication changes from yesterday.
June 13, 2024 Update	Voice/Text chat is now opt-in, with a prompt pre-match for joining the chat. General gameplay changes. Rejuvinator is no longer area pickup, requires heavy melee. Map changes. Added two new underground tunnels. Added two new teleporters. Item changes. Hero changes.
June 7, 2024 Update	Rejuv buff to candle troopers reduced from +100% HP to +50%. Fixed rejuv buff applying to objectives. Fixed various performance related issues.
June 6, 2024 Update	Added Match History link. General gameplay changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
June 1, 2024 Update	Changes to Return Fire.
May 30, 2024 Update	Reworked Watch tab. Added temporary matchmaking ban for leaving games. General gameplay changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
May 24, 2024 Update	Nerfs to Decay and Withering Whip.
May 23, 2024 Update	Added in-game custom item build support. General gameplay changes. Map changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
May 19, 2024 Update	Nerfs to Kinetic Dash and Silence Glyph.
May 16, 2024 Update	General gameplay changes. Map changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
May 13, 2024 Update	Added matchmaking, match no longer starts when 12 players in queue. Parties of too high skill gap will have pop-up warning. Fixed a bug when combining shields and resistance. Nerf to Alchemical Fire.
May 10, 2024 Update	General gameplay changes. Item changes. Hero changes.
May 3, 2024 Update	Added Recommend a Friend button. Added Resources page with browsable item shop. General gameplay changes. Hero changes.