Deadlock October 24 patch notes: 6 new heroes & matchmaking mode added, more

Deadlock’s July 31, 2025 patch notes include some huge changes, including the addition of six new heroes, a new game mode and plenty of gameplay updates.

Developer Valve have set a precedent when it comes to theirDeadlockupdates, with both theOctober 10andSeptember 26patches also including some huge changes to the game.

Deadlock patch notes

Naturally, the devs are reworking the game constantly in the lead up to Deadlock leavingAlpha.

As such, here is everything you need to know about the Deadlock October 24 patch notes.

Deadlock new characters

Full October 24 Deadlock patch notes

6 new heroes arrive to Deadlock

One of the biggest aspects to this new Deadlock update is the introduction of six new heroes.

Currently, these new heroes are only accessible via Hero Labs, which serves as a brand new matchmaking mode for Deadlock and a place for gamers to test out new characters.

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It’s important to note that these new heroes are subject to change, with their names even being a temporary title at this time. In addition, all six of these heroes abilities, effects and designs may change in the coming weeks.

Hero Labs matchmaking mode added

As mentioned above, Hero Labs is the place where our six new characters can be accessed and used. As such, here’s a quick breakdown of the Hero Labs and how it works:

Hero changes

Grey Talon

Lady Geist

Mo & Krill

Item changes

Weapon items

Restorative Shot:

Rapid Rounds:

Monster Rounds:

High-Velocity Mag:

Melee Charge:

Long Range:

Active Reload:

Mystic Shot:

Burst Fire:

Sharpshooter:

Tesla Bullets:

Titanic Magazine:

Lucky Shot:

Vampiric Burst:

Vitality items

Extra Regen:

Enduring Speed:

Reactive Barrier:

Majestic Leap:

Rescue Beam:

Fortitude:

Veil Walker:

Superior Stamina:

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Soul Rebirth:

Siphon Bullets:

Phantom Strike:

Unstoppable:

Spirit Items

Mystic Reach:

Slowing Hex:

Improved Cooldown:

Withering Whip:

Duration Extender

Bullet Resist Shredder:

Surge of Power:

Improved Reach:

Mystic Slow:

Improved Burst:

Superior Cooldown:

Superior Duration:

Ethereal Shift:

Improved Spirit:

Boundless Spirit:

Escalating Exposure:

Mystic Reverb:

Gameplay and map changes

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