Deadlock receives Halloween update and gameplay changes

The Deadlock developer released a gameplay update and Halloween 2026 festivities that are available through November 2, 2026. The seasonal update adds Halloween Cauldrons to Manhattan, which players can break with a Heavy Melee to collect candy for a temporary Sugar Rush buff.

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The gameplay patch introduces several balance changes. The Mid-Boss now has 20% more health and 20% more health gain per minute. Its Roar triggers at 25% HP rather than 50%, and its bounty is reduced from 3000 (+50/min) to 1500 (+25/min). Rejuvenator crystals now drop as three items in random positions around the pit instead of one in the center, with a drop time increased from 6s to 7.5s. Haunts received a 10% increase to base bounty, HP, and damage output. To aid comebacks, non-hero source gold increases from 26% to 30% when a player is behind by approximately 20% Net Worth. Haunted Souls secure rates can be up to 50% faster than baseline depending on Net Worth gaps.

Other changes include a 150% stamina regeneration increase from Steam Vents and a reduction in tunnel move speed from +70% to +50%. Item adjustments include increasing Toxic Bullets anti-heal to 40%, Armor Piercer chance to 60%, and Glass Cannon weapon damage to 85%. Shadow Weave ambush bonuses now require 6s of stealth to reach full power. Additionally, Silence Wave bonus health increased from +50 to +90, while Radiant Regeneration heals on ability casts only trigger when in combat.