Deadlock

Deadlock Ranked Season 1 Launches with Matchmaking Overhaul

Valve's hero shooter Deadlock has officially kicked off its first ranked season, bringing with it a significant overhaul to the game's matchmaking systems. The update introduces a tiered approach to competitive play, requiring players to first put in time in a newly introduced "standard mode" before they can earn the right to jump into full ranked competition. This lower-stakes mode acts as a proving ground, letting players demonstrate competence and familiarity with the game before the ranked queue opens up to them.