How To Change Region In Deadlock [Play Different Servers]

Valve's latest game, Deadlock, has taken the gaming community by storm with its fast-paced action and strategic gameplay. However, if you’re eager to play with friends across different regions, you might have noticed that the playtest is region-locked. Fortunately, there’s a way to bypass this restriction, allowing you to choose your desired server region manually.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the simple steps to change your region in Deadlock.

Why Change Your Region?

Deadlock is currently in its playtest phase, which means the game’s servers are divided by region. While this helps with matchmaking and server load, it can be frustrating if your friends are in a different part of the world and you can't team up with them. Changing your region allows you to connect with players from other regions, broadening your play experience.

Also, some regions may have their servers closed at the time, and doing this will allow you to start playing.

How to Change Your Region in Deadlock

Unlike previous Valve games where you could access the console with the tilde (~) key, Deadlock has a different approach. To open the console in Deadlock, you need to press the F7 key. Once the console is open, you can enter specific commands to change your server region.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Console: Press F7 to open the console.

2. Enter the Command: Use the following command to set your desired region:

   • Automatic Region Selection (Default): citadel_region_override -1
   • North America Central (NA-C): citadel_region_override 0
   • Europe (EU): citadel_region_override 1
   • Asia: citadel_region_override 2
   • South America (SA): citadel_region_override 3
   • Oceania (OCE): citadel_region_override 5

3. Confirm Your Selection: After entering the command, the game should now connect you to the chosen server region.

Final Thoughts

Changing your region in Deadlock can enhance your gaming experience, especially if you're looking to team up with friends from around the world. Just keep in mind that connecting to a region far from your physical location might affect your ping and gameplay performance. However, this simple trick opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to explore different regional playstyles and communities with your friends.

PS. I think, judging by the cvars, Deadlock was originally called Citadel or Project8!