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Souls are earned by defeating enemies and completing tasks. They can also unlock 'boons' from Patrons, which boost Hero stats. Heroes level up, unlock abilities, and equip items in slots for [[Weapon]], [[Vitality]], and [[Spirit]]. Additional [[Flex]] slots are unlocked by completing objectives. The game blends elements of shooters and MOBAs. It focuses on tactics, teamwork, and strategy, with third-person skill shots, movement, and gunplay. The game also has a unique [[Ziplines|zipline]] system for long-distance transportation. | Souls are earned by defeating enemies and completing tasks. They can also unlock 'boons' from Patrons, which boost Hero stats. Heroes level up, unlock abilities, and equip items in slots for [[Weapon]], [[Vitality]], and [[Spirit]]. Additional [[Flex]] slots are unlocked by completing objectives. The game blends elements of shooters and MOBAs. It focuses on tactics, teamwork, and strategy, with third-person skill shots, movement, and gunplay. The game also has a unique [[Ziplines|zipline]] system for long-distance transportation. | ||
== Development == | == Development == | ||
''Deadlock'' was originally meant to be a sci-fi third-person MOBA called ''Neon Prime.'' It was called numerous names in its earliest stages of development. Valve trademarked ''Neon Prime'' in October 2022. The game was renamed to ''Deadlock'' later that year''.'' The game was leaked on various occasions from 2022 to 2024. Valve listed the game on Steam in August 2024. | ''Deadlock'' was originally meant to be a sci-fi third-person MOBA called ''Neon Prime.'' It was called numerous names in its earliest stages of development. Valve trademarked ''Neon Prime'' in October 2022. The game was renamed to ''Deadlock'' later that year''.'' The game was leaked on various occasions from 2022 to 2024. Valve listed the game on Steam in August 2024. | ||
== Theme and Setting == | == Theme and Setting == | ||
The game has a fantasy theme and is set in the early 1900s United States. The game's current map is implied to be a version of 'New York', where matches, called "The Ritual" take place. Heroes are based on various tropes and ideas associated with the time, while containing many unique contributions. | The game has a fantasy theme and is set in the early 1900s United States. The game's current map is implied to be a version of 'New York', where matches, called "The Ritual" take place. Heroes are based on various tropes and ideas associated with the time, while containing many unique contributions. | ||