Valve posted the Deadlock 05-25-2026 update ("Minor Update - 05-25-2026") on May 28, 2026. It has 12 general or item changes and no hero-specific ones. Another update followed within a day, so this one has no separate before-and-after window.
Deadlock 05-25-2026 patch notes
Urn drop off point is moved from the above bridge in the mid lane to under the bridge in the side lane
Urn timer extension when contested increased from 1.25s to 3s
Urn deposit timers for favored/neutral/unfavored increased from 3/5/10s to 5/10/15s
Urn comeback bullet and spirit resist auras reduced from 50% to 35%
Urn pickup spot is now where the old comeback drop off spots were for when your team is behind
Urn runner no longer has sprint disabled
Urn runner now has max sprint acceleration
Urn runner now gains +2m Sprint, +1 Stamina, +10% Dash Distance and +15% Stamina Regen
Urn runner for the team that is behind now gains an extra +4m Sprint
Urn collision radius increased by 20%
Various smaller urn holding timers and variables adjusted to account for the new location
Please continue to give feedback on the Urn as we work through iterations on it.