Deadlock – Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update

What’s in this update

As Halloween draws near, the residents of The Cursed Apple have put out some decorations to celebrate their favorite holiday. The Hideout gains a spooky new look, our heroes don masks, and NYC is now littered with pumpkins and curious *Halloween Cauldrons* that grant willing trick-or-treaters delicious candy.

New this year - Halloween Cauldrons:

As you walk down the streets of Manhattan during a match, you'll come across bubbling cauldrons boasting a tempting display of treats. With a *Heavy Melee*, break the cauldron to pick up a piece of Candy and stash it in your pocket for later. When you're feeling a bit snacky, you can consume the candy to grant yourself a boost of energy with the temporary *Sugar Rush* buff. - Who said candy is bad for you?

The Halloween festivities are available in-game now through November 2nd, 2026. Happy Haunting!

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Gameplay Update

General:

• Mid-Boss: Adjusted the terrain layout where the midboss is, the area is a little bigger now and has more cover
• Mid-Boss: Health increased by 20%
• Mid-Boss: Health gained per minute increased by 20%
• Mid-Boss: Resistance reductions are now only 50% as effective against the Mid-Boss
• Mid-Boss: Roar now happens at 25% HP instead of 50%
• Mid-Boss: Bounty reduced from 3000 (+50/min) to 1500 (+25/min)
• Mid-Boss: The Rejuvenator now drops as 3 crystals placed evenly around the Mid-Boss pit (random positions), instead of 1 crystal in the center

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