Valve’s Cheater Punishment in Deadlock: Turning the Tables with Frogs
Cheating has been a persistent issue in Deadlock since it entered its closed beta test, but Valve has come up with a hilarious and effective new way to deal with it—by turning cheaters into frogs! That’s right, a new update now lets players deal with cheaters in a rather humorous and satisfying way.
According to Valve dev Yoshi, when a player is detected as cheating during a game, opponents are given two options: ban the cheater and end the match immediately, or transform the cheater into a frog for the rest of the game and then ban them afterward. In frog form, cheaters are virtually defenseless, hopping slowly with only 500 health points, making them an easy target for the rest of the players.
This feature is part of Valve’s ongoing efforts to improve anti-cheat systems, with plans for an even more robust version in the future. It allows players to strike back at cheaters in real-time, adding a satisfying twist to a frustrating situation. Even better, if the game continues with the cheater-turned-frog, the match result won’t count for innocent players, preventing unfair losses in a 6v5 scenario.
While some players are thrilled by this creative approach, others worry that cheaters might find a way to turn their frog form into a superpowered menace. However, Valve’s anti-cheat team is constantly monitoring and improving their system, so any new exploits will likely be addressed.
For now, Deadlock players can rejoice in this humorous solution to cheaters. Instead of being stuck in a match with a rule-bender, they can enjoy watching the cheater hop helplessly around the map, paying the price for their unfair tactics!
