Deadlock Beta Season 2 introduces rank changes and hero ban increases

The second beta period finishes March 11, 2027. Participants from the initial season receive a plaque showing their top rank.

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Ranked competitors face a two-stage adjustment. The team is performing a global redistribution followed by a soft reset averaging one badge. Previous win rates might cause shifts of one to two subranks. While most see a decrease, the redistribution means some might climb. Individuals who skipped Ranked during the previous season are required to calibrate. The top initial placement is Ascendant I, though performance could allow for Ascendant III.

Several rule updates apply. Hero bans per match rose from three to four. Points per match increased to 350, and the requirement to reach a new badge from a final subrank dropped to 1500. Points between subranks remain at 1000.

Rank loss protection shields decreased. Phantom, Ascendant, and Eternus ranks lack shields. For other ranks, full boundary shields dropped to three, and subrank shields dropped to one.

Unlocking heroes now uses a point system. Players need 35 points, gaining two for a win and one for a loss. To appear on the leaderboard, users must play 50 matches within the last 30 days.