Rumor: New Deadlock Neutral Objective in Development

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Rumor: New Deadlock Neutral Objective in Development

Publish Date: March 17, 2026

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Deadlock may be getting another neutral map objective, and if the rumors are accurate, it could significantly change how the jungle feels and operates. Even as a rumor, this lines up with what many players feel the game currently needs most.

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Replicator Neutral Objective Rumors in Deadlock

The Replicator is believed to be a new neutral objective similar in concept to Tormentor in Dota, according to a Deadlock leaker named Ghostwriter.

Deadlock currently features key map elements like mid boss, urn, and jungle camps, but another objective could add more strategic depth and force additional team fights.

Earlier in development, a separate objective concept called Vanguard was also rumored, suggesting this is something Valve has been experimenting with for a while.

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For now, the Replicator remains unconfirmed, but the idea of another neutral objective feels very much in line with the game’s direction and potential next steps for the Cused Apple’s continued development.