Valve returned to Deadlock and introduced the City Never Sleeps update for the game. Many diverse improvements were implemented, the map was changed, and six characters were prepared.
Players gradually gain access to them, and Baba (Busya) was recently unlocked. The heroine clearly attracted a lot of attention — the game's online presence significantly increased.
Deadlock's peak online in Steam exceeded 236 thousand users:
Baba can weave a thread that follows the crosshair and then explodes along its entire trajectory, dealing damage and stealing enemies' Spirit Power.
In addition, the legs of the bench that Baba uses can extend — this increases movement speed and jump height.
Baba's Brew ability allows her to brew tea, which, when thrown, applies a magical effect in the area: “While brewing, the effect cyclically changes between a protective barrier, silence, and a scorching effect that deals periodic spirit damage and reduces Spirit Resist.”
New heroes (left to right): Nurse Harrow, Deadman Danny, Baba, Solomon, Rat King, Violet
You can add Deadlock to your Steam wishlist via this link. The game continues to be tested in a semi-closed mode: you cannot directly add the game to your library, but current testing participants can invite other players.