Deadlock Is Still in Development — Some Lag You Can Fix, Some You Wait Out

Deadlock combines MOBA strategy with shooter mechanics, demanding a lot from both hardware and network. As a game still in active development, it has the added complication of server instability outside your control.

Identifying Your Type of Lag

Screen stuttering indicates hardware issues. Input delay points to latency or resource contention. Rubber-banding is almost always network.

Server-Side Problems

During test phases and after major updates, server overload is common. Check community forums and Valve's status channels to confirm whether issues are widespread.

Hardware Optimization

Lower graphics settings — reduce resolution to 1080p, disable anti-aliasing and dynamic shadows. Close background applications. Check hardware specs. Monitor temperatures.

Network Optimization

Wired connection. Eliminates Wi-Fi packet loss and jitter.

Reduce network competition. Close downloads, streaming, and cloud sync.

Routing optimization. GearUP Booster uses multi-route technology with a global network of nodes to find the best connection path, automatically avoiding congested routes.

Search for Deadlock, select your server, and start the boost.

The Development Factor

Some lag issues are simply the result of incomplete optimization and server scaling. Updates improve performance over time.