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Matchmaking: change history

2 changes across 1 patch (Jul 30, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Deadlock, back to Jul 9, 2026.
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    The matchmaking system is revamped, and you can now choose between Standard Mode (unranked) and the new Ranked Mode.
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    This update includes a revamp to how the matchmaking system works, as well as the introduction of a new matchmaking mode.
    • You can now choose to play in Standard Mode (unranked), or the new Ranked Mode introduced in this update.
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    The matchmaker is better at building solid team compositions from players' advance hero selections.
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    As part of this update we've done some improvements on the matchmaker's ability to create solid team compositions.

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