Release date
Deadlock release date
Updated October 26, 2026
Status on Steam right now
To be announced
Valve hasn't set a release date for Deadlock. Its Steam page lists the release date as "To be announced" and calls it "Deadlock is a multiplayer game in early development."
"Access to Deadlock is currently limited to friend invites via our playtesters." Deadlock's Steam store page
Checked October 26, 2026 from the Steam store page. Want in now? Read how to get an invite.
Big updates so far
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September 29, 2026
A visual update to the map and neutrals, six new heroes, HUD and quality-of-life changes.
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July 30, 2026
Matchmaking changes.
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May 22, 2026
A large balance and objectives update.
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January 22, 2026
Followed by six new heroes released one by one: Rem, Graves, Silver, Venator, Celeste and Apollo.
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August 18, 2025
Billy, The Doorman, Paige, Drifter, Victor and Mina joined the roster.
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May 8, 2025
A rework of the item shop.
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February 25, 2025
A rework of the map.
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December 17, 2024
A seasonal visual update.
From Valve's announcements on Steam. Every smaller update is in our patch notes.
Release date FAQ
Is Deadlock out yet?
Not officially. Deadlock's Steam page lists the release date as "To be announced" and describes it as a game in early development. You can still play it if a current player invites you.
When is Deadlock's release date?
Valve hasn't announced one. The Steam page says "To be announced"; we check it every hour and will update this page if that changes.
Can I play Deadlock now?
Yes, with an invite. Valve's store page says: "Access to Deadlock is currently limited to friend invites via our playtesters." See how to get a Deadlock invite.
Is Deadlock free?
Deadlock isn't for sale on Steam: there's no price or package on its store page. Players get access through invites.