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1 change across 1 patch (Jul 30, 2026), newest first.
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NewStandard Mode is a lower-stakes unranked queue with no restrictions on party size or skill spread, and the matchmaker accounts for your experience with the hero you pick.
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Standard mode provides a lower-stakes way to play Deadlock with friends, without worrying about adjustments your Rank.
- There are no restrictions on party size or skill spread.
- the matchmaker will adjust the game it puts you in to account for your experience with that hero.
Other matches
2 more changes in 1 patch, newest first.
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Matchmaking
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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Ranked Mode
To queue for Ranked you need at least 60 Standard Mode wins and at least 3 heroes unlocked for Ranked, and you can only pick heroes with at least 15 Standard Mode wins.
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To be eligible to queue for Ranked Mode, you must have at least 60 wins in the Standard Mode.
- the mode only allows you to pick heroes that you have won at least 15 games with in Standard Mode.
- You must have at least 3 heroes unlocked for Ranked to be able to have a valid sized roster to queue with.