North American esports organization Cloud9 has officially entered Valve's new title, Deadlock. On November 9, the club announced on its new X page the signing of the Melee Creeps team, which has won six consecutive Night Shift series tournaments and remains undefeated since the formation of its current roster.
Full starting roster
Since Deadlock matches are played in a 6v6 format, Cloud9 acquired a complete and established squad right away, abandoning the idea of building a team around a core. The roster includes:
- Isaiah "Saiah" Mendoza
- Jonathon "JonJon" Gross
- Sobhan "AVG" Pirasteh
- Trentin "League" Rowand
- Trivon "Lomein" Pham
- Alex "Zeno" Isakayev
Return to Valve titles
For Cloud9, this move ends a 22-month hiatus from competing in Valve titles following the closure of its Counter-Strike division in January 2025. The club, which still remains the only North American organization to win a CS Major (ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018), became the second in the region after YFP to enter the new game.
Closed beta risks
The game, which combines MOBA and third-person hero shooter mechanics, has been in closed beta testing since August 2024 and still has no official release date. However, signing the best team in North America is the safest integration path for Cloud9, as the club secures proven results while waiting for the game's full release.
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