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=== Gameplay ===

In ''Deadlock'', the ~~main~~ goal is to destroy the enemy's [[Patron]] ~~in their base~~ while ~~defending~~ your own. The map has four lanes ~~protected by~~ Walkers/[[Guardians]] that ~~send~~ waves of troopers. ~~Two~~ teams, ''~~The~~ Sapphire Flame'' and ''~~The~~ Amber Hand'', ~~each with six players, compete using~~ [[Heroes]] with unique abilities ~~that can be upgraded throughout the game~~.~~<ref name=":0">https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/12/24219016/valve-deadlock-hands-on-secret-new-game</ref>~~ Souls are the ~~key~~ resource, ~~acting~~ as both experience ~~points~~ and currency. Collecting ~~[[souls]]~~ empowers the team, unlocks 'boons' ~~from the Patron,~~ and ~~enhances Heroes'~~ stats ~~and abilities~~.

In ''Deadlock'', the goal is to destroy the enemy's [[Patron]] while protecting your own. The map has four lanes with Walkers/[[Guardians]] that funnel waves of [[troopers]]. 2 teams of 6 players, the ''Sapphire Flame'' and the ''Amber Hand'', use [[Heroes]] with unique, upgradable abilities. [[Souls]] are the main resource, serving as both experience and currency. Collecting them empowers the team, unlocks 'boons,' and boosts Hero stats.

As Heroes level up~~, they~~ gain ~~access to~~ stronger abilities~~. They also~~ have four item slots for [[Weapon|Weapons]], [[Vitality]], and [[Spirit]]~~, with additional~~ [[Flex]] slots ~~unlocked~~ by completing map objectives. Players use souls to buy items, earned by actions like killing creeps, defeating ~~enemy heroes~~, and destroying ~~buildings~~. ''Deadlock'' ~~takes inspiration~~ from Dota 2, ~~emphasizing~~ tactics, teamwork, and ~~strategic play, all within~~ a third-person perspective ~~that blends~~ skill-shots, [[Zip-lines|movement]], and gunplay.~~<ref name~~=~~":0" />~~

Heroes level up to gain stronger abilities and have four [[Items|item]] slots for [[Weapon|Weapons]], [[Vitality]], and [[Spirit]]. Additional [[Flex]] slots unlock by completing map objectives. Players use souls to buy items, earned by actions like killing creeps, defeating enemies, and destroying defenses. ''Deadlock'' draws from ''Dota 2'', focusing on tactics, teamwork, and [[strategy]] in a third-person perspective, blending skill-shots, [[Zip-lines|movement]], and gunplay.

=== Development ===

''Deadlock'' was originally meant to be a futuristic third-person MOBA called ''Neon Prime.'' It was called numerous names in it's earliest stages of development. Valve trademarked ''Neon Prime'' on October 2022. The game was later renamed as ''Deadlock.'' The game was leaked on various occasions from 2022 to 2024. Valve listed the game on Steam in 2024.

=== Theme and Setting ===

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 === Gameplay ===
-In ''Deadlock'', the main goal is to destroy the enemy's [[Patron]] in their base while defending your own. The map has four lanes protected by Walkers/[[Guardians]] that send waves of troopers. Two teams, ''The Sapphire Flame'' and ''The Amber Hand'', each with six players, compete using [[Heroes]] with unique abilities that can be upgraded throughout the game.<ref name=":0">https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/12/24219016/valve-deadlock-hands-on-secret-new-game</ref> Souls are the key resource, acting as both experience points and currency. Collecting [[souls]] empowers the team, unlocks 'boons' from the Patron, and enhances Heroes' stats and abilities.
+In ''Deadlock'', the goal is to destroy the enemy's [[Patron]] while protecting your own. The map has four lanes with Walkers/[[Guardians]] that funnel waves of [[troopers]]. 2 teams of 6 players, the ''Sapphire Flame'' and the ''Amber Hand'', use [[Heroes]] with unique, upgradable abilities. [[Souls]] are the main resource, serving as both experience and currency. Collecting them empowers the team, unlocks 'boons,' and boosts Hero stats.
-As Heroes level up, they gain access to stronger abilities. They also have four item slots for [[Weapon|Weapons]], [[Vitality]], and [[Spirit]], with additional [[Flex]] slots unlocked by completing map objectives. Players use souls to buy items, earned by actions like killing creeps, defeating enemy heroes, and destroying buildings. ''Deadlock'' takes inspiration from Dota 2, emphasizing tactics, teamwork, and strategic play, all within a third-person perspective that blends skill-shots, [[Zip-lines|movement]], and gunplay.<ref name=":0" />
+Heroes level up to gain stronger abilities and have four [[Items|item]] slots for [[Weapon|Weapons]], [[Vitality]], and [[Spirit]]. Additional [[Flex]] slots unlock by completing map objectives. Players use souls to buy items, earned by actions like killing creeps, defeating enemies, and destroying defenses. ''Deadlock'' draws from ''Dota 2'', focusing on tactics, teamwork, and [[strategy]] in a third-person perspective, blending skill-shots, [[Zip-lines|movement]], and gunplay.
+=== Development ===
+''Deadlock'' was originally meant to be a futuristic third-person MOBA called ''Neon Prime.'' It was called numerous names in it's earliest stages of development. Valve trademarked ''Neon Prime'' on October 2022. The game was later renamed as ''Deadlock.'' The game was leaked on various occasions from 2022 to 2024. Valve listed the game on Steam in 2024.
 === Theme and Setting ===