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Cheaters Target DEADLOCK Before Official Release

Sep 09, 2024 11:19 AM

Deadlock, Valve's upcoming hero shooter, is already facing issues with cheating despite not officially launching yet. Players have reported encountering cheaters utilizing aimbots and shooting through walls, sparking frustrations within the gaming community. As the game approaches its full release, reports of cheating have emerged on platforms like Reddit, where users are urged to report suspicious players. Currently, deadlock has achieved impressive concurrent player counts, indicating strong interest, but it remains to be seen how Valve will tackle these cheating problems.

What are some common cheating tactics seen in Deadlock?

Common cheating tactics in Deadlock include the use of aimbots, which allow players to shoot with perfect accuracy, as well as exploits that enable players to shoot through walls and around corners without being detected.

Deadlock is shaping up to be a significant title for Valve, similar to games like Overwatch in its focus on hero characters. The game's testing phase has been successful, revealing a burgeoning community eager for its official launch. Valve has yet to clarify its monetization model, and the future of Deadlock will heavily depend on how effectively they handle cheating and engage with their player base moving forward.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-09-09 11:30:03
It’s a bummer to see cheating rearing its head even before Deadlock’s official launch, especially with all the hype surrounding it. Valve has a solid track record of tackling these issues, so fingers crossed they can address the cheating problem swiftly to keep that player momentum going
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-09-09 11:24:02
It's a real bummer to see Deadlock facing cheating issues before its official release; it definitely puts a damper on all that hype Valve's got their work cut out for them to keep that enthusiastic player base engaged, but if they handle the cheaters right, this could still be a killer launch.
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