{
  "id": 12387877,
  "title": "Deadlock isn't a MOBA or a third-person shooter anymore—City Never Sleeps has turned it into a horror game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/deadlock-isnt-a-moba-or-a-third-person-shooter-anymore-city-never",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:19:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/deadlock-isnt-a-moba-or-a-third-person-shooter-anymore-city-never-sleeps-has-turned-it-into-a-horror-game/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deadlock, once a MOBA or third-person shooter, has transformed into a spine-chilling horror game with the release of City Never Sleeps. This update introduced six new heroes, including the terrifying Rat King, who has haunted players in the game's underground tunnels. The Rat King, in particular, has been a source of constant jump scares, as players are often ambushed and forced to run for their lives when he appears unexpectedly. This horror element extends beyond the tunnels, as players have reported encounters with enemies like Abrams and Seven in the new Chinatown district. The game's horror aspects are attributed to the unpredictable nature of online multiplayer, where players are often left vulnerable and at the mercy of their opponents. With these changes, Deadlock has evolved into a uniquely terrifying gaming experience.",
  "summary": "Can't a little guy find some peace in the tunnels?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Deadlock is the king of MOBA character designs, and it's all thanks to Valve's embrace of New Yorkyness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/deadlock-is-the-king-of-moba-character-designs-and-its-all-thanks-to",
        "published": "2026-10-03T16:06:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}