Slork, originally known as Fathom, will not be added to Deadlock's permanent roster, as confirmed by developer Duncan "Hopoo" Drummond.
Background on Slork's Development
Slork first emerged as a hero concept in Deadlock's private test phase under the name Fathom. Players accessed him through hero labs, where characters could be played under set conditions. However, while some hero labs characters were permanently added to Deadlock, Slork (Fathom) was excluded as the hero labs feature was eventually removed.
Community Reactions and Developer Response
As anticipation grows for Deadlock's upcoming update, rumors about new heroes circulated, but Slork's absence was conspicuous. When questioned on Discord, Drummond humorously dismissed hopes for Slork's return, hinting that the character had been permanently 'stewed'. Drummond's comments underscore that Slork will not see future inclusion in the game.
Fans expressed disappointment over Slork's removal, reflecting community interest in his potential role. However, developer communications have made it clear that Slork's absence will continue, focusing attention on other upcoming characters.
