Valve's Deadlock: A More Exclusive Build Revealed

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an exclusive, invite-only testing phase, with the company continuously refining and enhancing the game. However, a recent livestream mishap has seemingly unveiled the existence of a second, even more secretive playtest, featuring new characters and redesigns.

The leak originated from a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player who accidentally opened the wrong build during the stream, as reported by Eurogamer. The footage captured by viewers showcased a roster with new characters such as the old-school Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, alongside visual updates to existing characters like Ivy. Despite the streamer's swift attempt to close the stream after noticing the error, the information was already out.

Reactions within the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed. Some players expressed frustration, feeling as though they were already part of an exclusive playtest. Deadlock has seen significant changes, including the removal of an entire lane, even in its more public build. Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode for broader testing of new heroes, but this appears to be an additional, more selective testing method.

Despite its limited access, Deadlock has attracted a notable number of players and garnered attention from both shooter and MOBA enthusiasts. The allure of a new game from Valve, coupled with its unusual rollout and continued invite-only status, has only heightened its intrigue. Now, with the revelation of this more exclusive build, players have even more to speculate about.

However, it's crucial to maintain perspective on the real news, as one Reddit user humorously remarked, "Oh great as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"