Season 3: Neon Uprising & Legacy Mode

Deceit 2
Written By Carl Banks

The shadows are glowing. The lies are louder. And the stakes are higher than ever. Whether you're a veteran player or stepping into Deceit for the first time, there's never been a better time to dive in.

LEGACY MODE RETURNS TO DECEIT 2

As we continue our development on Deceit 2, the original game’s infrastructure is getting older, and the game engine it uses has not been updated in 3 years. Rather than let it fade, we’re bringing its most iconic experience into the modern era - rebuilt, and now part of the future.

Returning as a public beta, Legacy Mode resurrects the original 6-player, action-first format from Deceit 1.

Each match runs across three floors, with day phases for item collection and blackout phases for carnage. Two players are Infected, hiding in plain sight. Four are Innocent, scrambling to escape. This is old-school Deceit - tense, fast, and punishing.

Key Features:

  • 6-player matches (4 Innocents vs 2 Infected)

  • Three-floor progression with fuse-based escape

  • No Innocent roles, no mutations

  • Terrors must earn blood and time their kills

  • Failing to place fuses triggers an Enrage phase – Terrors execute without needing blood

  • Classic shoot-to-vote system with strict thresholds per floor

  • Survive and reach the Escape Door or prevent Innocents from escaping

  • A Deceit 2 take on the Terrors that adapts them to the Deceit 1 gameplay

Legacy Mode rewards sharp instincts and fast thinking. Innocents must collaborate, gather light items, protect Antidote carriers, and track suspects. Infected players must stay coordinated, avoid getting caught drinking, and strike decisively.

This is a public beta and will have some quirks. We will continue to iterate and develop Legacy with feedback from the community, and look forward to taking the original game mode further with you.

LEGACY DLC 

To celebrate Legacy Mode’s return, we’re unleashing a premium DLC pack loaded with returning fan favourites. You do not need the DLC in order to play the Legacy Mode game, however, this collection of classic cosmetic skins is available now for $19.99 and includes six fully themed characters:

  • Holiday Enforcer Chang – suited up and locked in, festive justice style

  • Ace Queen Lisa – deadly elegance with a twisted royal flair

  • Mimette Nina – masked and mischievous, a harlequin of horror

  • Skeleton Hans – bones and bloodlust in perfect harmony

  • Boots & Blush Rachel – tactical and terrifying, with combat boots and style

  • Corpse Walker Alex – undead menace, shambling into the spotlight

All Legacy DLC cosmetics can be used in all Deceit 2 game modes. 

These cosmetics are available exclusively through the Legacy Mode DLC and won’t be added to any bundles or season tracks.

SEASON 3: NEON UPRISING – JULY 3 TO SEPTEMBER 3

This Season’s track is charged with neon energy and synthetic chaos. Players who engage with the full Season will unlock a curated set of exclusive cosmetics, currency boosts, and more. The Season will run for a full two months and contains both free and premium reward paths. 

The Season Pass is available now from the in-game store.

LEGENDARY SKINS 

  • Deadlink Chang

  • Nightbyte Lisa

  • Phase Tech Emblem

  • Phase Link Return Pad

  • Glitch Fang Werewolf

  • Revolution Loading Screen

  • Dark Frame Blindfold

  • Cyber Scanner Bag Scanner

  • Strike A Pose Emote

  • Prototype X Pistol

  • Pixelpop Rachel

  • Neon Nightmare Werewolf

  • Phase Void Return Pad

  • MossByte Lisa

  • Light Frame Blindfold

  • Prototype XI Pistol

  • Signal Burn Rachel

  • Redline Chang

ROCKSTAR BUNDLE – NOW IN THE GENERAL STORE

Previously exclusive to PlayStation Plus, the Rockstar Bundle is now available to all players in the general store. This fan-favourite set blends chaos with attitude and includes:

  • Rockstar Nina (Legendary) – leather, lights, and lethal charm

  • Microphone Flare (Legendary) – make your entrance loud and deadly

  • Jukebox Motion Sensor (Legendary) – movement detection with music on the side

  • Punk Handcuffs (Legendary) – stylish restraint for stylish takedowns

No subscription required. No waiting. Just pure spectacle and sound.

PLAYSTATION PLUS: HERO BUNDLE - COMING SOON

A brand-new PlayStation Plus bundle is coming out on July 10th, designed for players who want to bring righteous firepower into every match. Available exclusively to PS Plus subscribers, this bundle includes four Legendary-tier items:

Alex Red Valour (Legendary) – a hero’s design with a blood-red finish

  • Immobiliser Pistol (Legendary) – freeze your foes mid-move

  • Plasma Pulse Light Trap (Legendary) – radiant, reactive, and lethal

  • Scarlet Cloak Smoke Grenade (Legendary) – vanish in style and emerge victorious

This bundle will be free for eligible PS Plus players and can be claimed through the PlayStation Store.

ARCANE STORE ADDITIONS

The Arcane Store expands once again with two disturbing new additions designed to unsettle and impress in equal measure:

  • Blindfold – a cosmetic headpiece that limits vision but amplifies fear, draped in mythic design

  • Experiment – a skin born from failed trials and raw potential, pulsing with arcane corruption

Both items are available now for Gems in the Arcane Store. Rotate your way to them before they vanish.

STARTER PACK – NEW PLAYER EXCLUSIVE

For those stepping into the game for the first time, we’re introducing a brand-new Starter Pack tailored to jumpstart your Deceit journey. This bundle is available for just 1000 Shillings and can only be purchased within the first seven days of account creation.

Included in the Starter Pack:

  • Access to all core items (excluding DLC-exclusive content)

  • Full selection of Mutations to customise your playstyle

  • 1x Common Key (100 Shillings value)

  • 1x Uncommon Key (200 Shillings value)

  • 1x Rare Key (400 Shillings value)

  • 1x Legendary Key (900 Shillings value)

  • 5x Blessings (225 Shillings total value)

This is a time-limited opportunity for new players to unlock valuable tools from day one and compete on even footing from their first match.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR DECEIT 2

Legacy Mode may be a return to our roots, but we’re not standing still. A brand-new map is already in development for Deceit 2, packed with fresh mechanics, eerie locations, and new layers of strategy.

We’re not ready to lift the veil just yet… but here’s a glimpse at what’s stirring in the dark:

The Ritual is evolving. And trust us — you won’t want to miss what comes next.

Carl Banks
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