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New Deadlock hero Violet is a map-manipulating menace with powerful movement tech
Valve has introduced Violet, a new hero for their hero-shooter MOBA Deadlock, who specializes in manipulating the map with her paint-based abilities. Her kit includes Living Ink for guided attacks and creating barriers, Flow State for enhanced movement, Still Life for damage over time and debuffs, and Abstract Landscape as an ultimate ability that creates large ink walls. Violet is available now and is the fifth new character added since the City Never Sleeps update.
Valve just brought back the TF2 glory days with its new Deadlock hero
Valve has released a new hero, Deadman Danny, for its game Deadlock, which has seen a surge in player count. Danny, described as a blend of characters from Team Fortress 2 and Overwatch, introduces mechanics like rocket jumping and a jetpack, enhancing mobility and combat options. This update is seen as a thematic victory for Valve, bringing back the glory days of Team Fortress 2.
Deadlock Appears to Be a Big Hit from Valve
Valve's in-development MOBA, Deadlock, has achieved a new concurrent player record of 262,145 during its invite-only playtest, surpassing Team Fortress 2's peak. This surge coincided with the addition of a new character, Solomon, who features chess-based abilities. Despite its early access and invite-only status, Deadlock is demonstrating significant player engagement.
Deadlock surpasses Team Fortress 2's all-time concurrent player count peak as it adds a chess wizard
Valve's new MOBA, Deadlock, has surpassed Team Fortress 2's all-time concurrent player peak with 262,145 simultaneous players during its invite-only test. The game's recent addition of a new hero, Solomon the chess mage, is credited with contributing to this surge. The article also touches on the challenges of breaking into the MOBA genre and Valve's approach to game development.
Valve's Gambit: Deadlock's chess-playing new hero is its riskiest yet, and it's working
Valve's new hero shooter MOBA, Deadlock, is seeing significant player engagement on Steam, even in its invite-only beta phase, surpassing Team Fortress 2's peak player count. The game's latest character, Solomon, a chess hustler, introduces complex mechanics that allow players to manipulate their team and battlefield using chess pieces, offering a unique and ambitious gameplay experience.
Overwatch brings its new vampiric hero, new escort map, and new event with today’s Season 5 release
Overwatch's Season 5 has launched, introducing the new support hero Doctrine with vampiric abilities, and the first new escort map in years, Watchpoint: Grímsvötn. The season also features a "Mystery Madness: Graveyard Games" event, returning battle passes from previous seasons, and reworks for Sombra and Roadhog.
Ratchet & Clank Are Now on Mobile with Ranger Rumble and Multiplayer PvP Battles!
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, a free-to-play multiplayer PvP hero shooter, has launched globally on Android. The game features familiar characters and weapons from the Ratchet & Clank series, with 11 unique heroes and six multiplayer modes including Battle Royale and PvE. Captain Qwark is central to the new storyline, seeking new Rangers through a combat simulation.
Huge Deadlock Update Propels Valve's MOBA Hero Shooter to the Top of the Steam Charts, Smashes Peak Concurrent Player Record
Valve's MOBA hero shooter Deadlock has reached the top of Steam's most-played games chart following a significant update. This update also propelled the game to smash its previous peak concurrent player record.
Deadlock gets six new heroes as part of City Never Sleeps major update
Valve has released a major update for Deadlock titled 'City Never Sleeps,' which includes significant changes to the New York City map with new visuals and 'Haunts' in its lanes and back alleys. The update also introduces a new merchant called the Broker, six new heroes, and various visual improvements to elements like healthbars and the event feed.
Deadlock's gigantic new update gives its city a spooky new coat of paint and debuts 6 new heroes, including the one…
Valve's MOBA Deadlock has received its 'City Never Sleeps' update, introducing a significantly redecorated map with three distinct themes and six new heroes that will be released weekly via a player voting system. The update also includes numerous gameplay tweaks, improved UI elements, enhanced accessibility options, and new practice tools, though the game remains in invite-only access.
Overwatch’s ten new hero releases was ‘the right thing for the game,’ but don’t expect that next year
Overwatch has released ten new heroes this year, a significant increase from previous years. While this pace may not be sustainable for next year, developers believe releasing heroes seasonally is the right approach for the game's ongoing narrative and competitive balance. The team is focused on maintaining polish and continuing to tell stories annually.
Overwatch wants players to "relearn the game" when new heroes drop
Overwatch Game Director Aaron Keller discussed the game's approach to competitive balance, emphasizing the concept of 'resetting the mastery curve' with new heroes and seasonal updates. He believes that introducing new characters regularly helps keep the meta fresh and can reduce toxicity by encouraging players to experiment.
Multiplayer hero tank shooter Tyr adds a new map and increases team size in latest update
The hero tank shooter Tyr has received a significant update, adding a new urban map called Core and increasing the maximum squad size from three to eight players. Developer Stoke Games also implemented tank balance adjustments, an option to remove Discord integration from clans, and the ability to purchase in-game gold for cosmetics.
All Gorr the God Butcher Changes to Marvel Rivals Meta
Gorr the God Butcher has been released as a playable character in Marvel Rivals' Season 10, but his effectiveness in the current meta is questionable. While designed as a Duelist, his survivability and damage output are insufficient for solo play, especially in high-elo matches. The article suggests that Gorr the God Butcher is not an optimal pick for the current meta but could be viable in a full dive composition.
With "11 kills, 12 kills at a time," battle royale hybrid Project Zeta is not your daddy's MOBA (or your…
Nirvanana's Project Zeta aims to blend MOBA, battle royale, and hero shooter elements into a new hybrid experience. Executive producer Namseok Kim highlighted the game's focus on player satisfaction through frequent, high-kill skirmishes, differentiating it from traditional MOBAs. The developer is actively incorporating player feedback from public tests to refine the game's design and map.
Overwatch's newest hero is a robo-vampire, and reworks are on the way for Roadhog and Sombra
Blizzard Entertainment revealed Doctrine, a new cyborg vampire hero for Overwatch, during BlizzCon. A hero trial is currently active, with the exact release date to be announced. Reworks are also planned for Sombra, who will transition to a support role, and Roadhog, aiming to make him less frustrating to play against. A new map, Grímsvötn, will accompany the next act of the game's year-long story.
BlizzCon 2026: Overwatch reveals Act 3 conclusion and new support hero Doctrine
At BlizzCon 2026, Overwatch revealed the conclusion of Act 3 and introduced a new support hero named Doctrine. The event also announced re-works for Sombra and Roadhog, a Quest Watch RPG penned in part by Matt Mercer, and a new hero trial for Doctrine. Overwatch Season 5 is set to begin on October 6th.
Overwatch Season 5 turns Sombra into a support hero, reworks Roadhog to be less annoying, and adds "cool"…
Overwatch is introducing a new support hero named Doctrine in Season 5, who can heal and damage with a sceptre and utilize drones. Additionally, Sombra will be reworked into a support hero, and Roadhog will receive a rework to make him less annoying. Doctrine will be playable at BlizzCon and will be available in-game next month.
Overwatch’s Newest Blood-Sucking Character Pushes The Game Even Further Into The Fantasy Genre
Overwatch is introducing a new support hero named Doctrine, who is a vampire and wields a staff that can heal allies or damage enemies. This character's introduction marks a significant shift for the game, pushing it further into the fantasy genre from its usual science fiction roots.
Marvel Rivals Season 10 Goes Full God Butcher As Gorr Joins The Roster
Marvel Rivals Season 10, titled 'Butcher's Blasphemy,' has launched, introducing Gorr the God Butcher to the roster alongside a new map and various in-game events. The season focuses on Gorr's quest for power, with additional story content and game modes planned for later updates. The free-to-play hero shooter is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
