Deadlock's Glowing Portrait Returns, Major Update Teased
A Valve developer says a major Deadlock content update is coming early next week, after the hub portrait began glowing again.
The portrait in Deadlock's main hub is glowing again, and a Valve developer has confirmed on Discord that a major content update is planned for early next week.
The last time the portrait lit up, it preceded the Old Gods, New Blood update, which added six new heroes and a new mode. That history has players watching the hub closely.
Deadlock has already had a busy stretch. The game recently overhauled its ranked mode and began its first ranked season. Dataminers have also found new models for Deadlock's version of MOBA towers, and a PvE-focused mode is rumored to be in the works.
The game remains invite-only, so access is still limited while Valve continues to build it out. pcgamer.com reported the developer's Discord message and the portrait's return.
What to expect
Valve has not detailed what the update will contain beyond the developer's Discord post. For now, the glowing portrait and the timing of the message are the clearest signals that something substantial is close.
Quick answers
What does the glowing portrait in Deadlock mean?
It is a hub signal that has previously preceded a major update. The last time it glowed, the Old Gods, New Blood update followed.
When is the next Deadlock update?
A Valve developer posted on Discord that a major content update is planned for early next week.
Is Deadlock still invite-only?
Yes. Deadlock currently has an invite-only restriction.