Deadlock Update Introduces Mirage and Innovative Anti-Cheat System

Valve's latest patch for Deadlock adds a new hero with unique abilities and a humorous anti-cheat feature to combat rising cheating issues.

Mirage, the new hero, is a bodyguard for a Djinn ambassador with a mission to purchase land in Wyoming for a sovereign nation.
Mirage's abilities include transforming into a tornado, launching fire scarabs, marking enemies, and teleporting to allies or foes.
The patch introduces a novel anti-cheat system allowing players to either ban detected cheaters immediately or turn them into frogs for the rest of the match.
Extensive balance changes and bug fixes have been implemented, affecting numerous heroes and items to improve gameplay.
Map modifications and quality of life updates have been added, including new interior passages and adjustments to lane setups.