Deadlock, Valve's MOBA-shooter, has seen a significant player decline, with peak online counts now below 20,000. In response, Valve is altering its development strategy.
The previously bi-weekly update schedule is being scrapped in favor of a more flexible approach. Major updates will be released without a fixed timeline, allowing for more thorough development and testing, resulting in more substantial content updates, according to a developer. Regular hotfixes will continue as needed.
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The developers acknowledged the previous two-week cycle, while helpful, didn't allow sufficient time for changes to properly integrate and function. This prompted the strategic shift.
Deadlock's player base has plummeted from over 170,000 peak concurrent players to a current 18,000-20,000. However, this doesn't necessarily signal trouble. The game is still in early access, with no release date set. A 2025 or later release is likely, especially considering Valve's apparent focus on a new Half-Life title.
Valve's revised approach prioritizes quality over speed, aiming to cultivate a satisfied player base that will organically support the game's continued development. This mirrors the development path of Dota 2, which also transitioned to a less frequent, more substantial update model. Therefore, the change shouldn't be viewed with alarm.
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