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New rumors have emerged from insider Ghostwriter regarding PvE in Deadlock. (Everything in parentheses is an assumption by the Editor) PvE will become a mode with its own ranking system, where stats and metrics will be tracked for each individual hero. In terms of structure, the runs will resemble Risk of Rain. Run structure - A cycle consisting of 4 stages: Main - Battles with regular creeps and mini-bosses (apparently something like tier 3 dolls, etc.) Story - Peaceful exploration of the map after combat, gathering loot (apparently chests), and searching for secrets. Shop - Upgrading equipment using special coins dropped from killed mobs. Bossfight - Battle with a major boss. There will be a total of 7 unique locations and bosses. Bossfights will not be random. Locations are strictly tied to the progression system from the first stage to the last; each of them has unique visuals and mechanics. The map generation itself works on a 50/50 principle: terrain and buildings are created randomly, but strictly in the style of the specific location. Currently, there are 3 variations for each zone, but the developers are testing full procedural generation. The very last stage that unlocks after defeating all the previous ones is Baroness. The player enters a Baroness hotel - the only truly enclosed space with a massive number of doors, rooms, and monsters. This is where the random generation system works to its fullest. Players will have to open doors, clear rooms with mini-bosses, and eventually find the main door. Behind it lies the final boss - currently, this is Hiddenking (but this is probably a test version and will likely be changed). Endgame - Infinity run. After defeating the final boss, a leaderboard unlocks for the player along with the option to transition into "infinity". In this mode, you play on the main map, where absolutely all enemies, mini-bosses, and bosses appear. A shrinking zone moves chaotically across the map, forcing you to keep moving. Despite the name, the mode is not currently infinite: there is simply a timer you play against. However, in reality, the mode could become infinite because there is a test feature for this. PvE hasn't been updated since July, so it is unclear what the developers are planning. October 4, 2026 - Ghostwriter added more information: The developers have already revised the PvE concept 6 times, so it is not yet clear which features will be removed. Playtesters do not like the Story stage and the Bossfight/progression format. We'll see what happens.