Deadlock: updates and patch notes, week of 2026-10-12

Catch up on 3 source-checked Deadlock updates, with links to the original announcements.

Solomon joins Deadlock’s playable roster

Solomon is available in Deadlock, according to the announcement. It also says the latest hero set is halfway complete and invites players to keep voting on future additions.

• Solomon is available to play in Deadlock.
• The announcement says players can continue voting to help decide which heroes join next.

Original announcement (2026-10-09)

Deadlock adds Baba and extends its first ranked season

Baba and her pigeons have been added to Deadlock. The announcement also sets the first ranked season’s revised end for November 5, with the next season beginning immediately afterward.

• Baba and her pigeons are available as a new addition.
• The first ranked season ends Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2pm PDT.
• The next ranked season starts immediately after the first season ends.

Original announcement (2026-10-06)

Deadlock update adjusts Rat King and Sinclair

The October 5 Deadlock update fixes slow-moving lane troopers and rebalances several Rat King and Sinclair abilities. Rat King’s Scrap Grenade damage rises, while Rule, Ratannia! receives multiple reductions.

• A bug causing lane troopers to move too slowly has been fixed.
• Rat King’s Scrap Grenade damage increased from 65 to 70.
• Rat King’s Rule, Ratannia! cooldown increased from 130 to 160 seconds.
• Sinclair’s Vexing Bolt deals half damage to objectives.

Original announcement (2026-10-05)

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