Valve's upcoming MOBA, Deadlock, has achieved a significant milestone, becoming one of Steam's most played games despite not yet having a full public release. This surge in players follows the recent launch of the substantial "City Never Sleeps" update.
The "City Never Sleeps" update introduced a comprehensive overhaul to the game's map, added six new playable heroes, and included a large volume of new voice lines, alongside various HUD and quality-of-life improvements. This major content drop has clearly resonated with the existing player base.
According to SteamDB, Deadlock reached a peak of 228,086 concurrent players following the update, marking its highest concurrent player count to date. Access to the game is currently limited, with players requiring invite codes from those who already have access.
Players have particularly embraced the expanded character interactions introduced in the update, with numerous highlights of new voice lines being shared on community platforms. The update also significantly enhanced the game's New York-inspired map, "The Cursed Apple." The map has been visually updated with distinct themes for its different lanes, such as Broadway, Greenwich, and York, each featuring unique PvE enemies that align with their new aesthetics.
The game's trajectory suggests considerable potential as it moves toward its eventual full release. The developer has provided further details and visuals of the update on the official Deadlock website.