PC Gamer proposes new character concepts for Valve's Deadlock

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PC Gamer published a feature by Lincoln Carpenter on 9 October 2026 offering new character concepts for Valve’s MOBA Deadlock. The article describes Deadlock as having striking art direction and a roster of occult, supernatural character designs but says that roster still has "glaring gaps," according to PC Gamer. Carpenter's concepts include ideas such as "The Cursed Apple" and references to Humpty Dumpty and the Loch Ness Monster's Precocious Preteen Child, as reported by PC Gamer. The piece does not report any official announcement from Valve adopting these concepts.

What happened: PC Gamer published a feature (Lincoln Carpenter, 9 October 2026) presenting proposed character concepts for Valve's MOBA Deadlock.
Why it matters: PC Gamer wrote that Deadlock's art direction and roster are notable for their "phenomenal vibes" and occult designs, and that the proposed concepts aim to fill "glaring gaps" in that roster.
Context: The article describes Deadlock as a Valve MOBA with a striking setting and an instantly charming occult-themed hero roster, and names specific concept ideas including "The Cursed Apple" and references to Humpty Dumpty and the Loch Ness Monster's Precocious Preteen Child.
What next: PC Gamer's feature proposes concepts but does not report any confirmation from Valve that these or any new characters will be added to Deadlock.

What changed

PC Gamer published a feature by Lincoln Carpenter on 9 October 2026 that collects and describes proposed character concepts for Valve's MOBA Deadlock.

Before and after

Before: PC Gamer describes Deadlock as having a striking setting, strong overall art direction, and a roster of occult and supernatural heroes.
After: The feature argues the roster has "glaring gaps" and presents concept ideas, including a concept called "The Cursed Apple" and mentions of Humpty Dumpty and the Loch Ness Monster's Precocious Preteen Child.

Limits

The article is a feature of concept ideas; PC Gamer does not report any official announcement from Valve about adopting these concepts or adding new characters to Deadlock.
No release dates, development status, or Valve statements are provided in the piece.