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Deadlock: Mind the Birds! (Oct 6, 2026): what changed

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TL;DRValve releases Baba, a new hero based on New York's notorious pigeon lady, who fights with her Threadsap yarn, a bench that comes to life, Baba's Brews and The Birds. The first Ranked season now ends on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2 p.m. PDT, and the next season starts right after.

Who this matters to

Everyone

Baba is available now, and Valve says it will introduce the next hero on Friday at 2 p.m. PDT.

Ranked players

Season one is extended to Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2 p.m. PDT, and the next season starts immediately after.

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Baba

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Baba, New York's notorious pigeon lady, is a new playable hero. Her kit includes Threadsap, a spool of yarn that steals enemies' spirit to power her up; a bench that comes to life so she can run, jump and kick; Baba's Brews, tea she splashes on enemies; and The Birds.
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Baba and her pigeons are available now!
  • It was a close contest, but today we find New York's notorious pigeon lady leaving her favorite perch in Central Park and joining the fight on the city streets.
  • In the heat of battle, Baba throws out her Threadsap, a chaotic spool of yarn that steals the very spirit of her enemies, granting her greater power.
  • her trusty bench comes to life with a creak of metal, allowing her to run, jump, and kick with impressive vigor.
  • you might find yourself splashed with one of Baba's Brews (some of them much sweeter than others)
  • when tea time is over - The Birds come out to play

Ranked season

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The first Ranked season's end date is pushed back to Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2 p.m. PDT; the next season starts immediately after.
Ends Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2 p.m. PDT
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the end date for our first Ranked season has been pushed back to Thursday November 5th, 2026 at 2pm PDT, with the next season starting immediately after.

Structured by Nerf Radar from the official notes (curated by hand). This is Valve's hero-release announcement rather than a numbered patch; it was curated by hand. Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1422450/view/1845383656397580 · fetched Oct 7, 2026.