Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock: An Even More Exclusive Build Revealed

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an invite-only testing phase as the company refines and evolves the game. However, a recent livestream mishap has unveiled the existence of a second, highly exclusive playtest featuring new characters and redesigns.

During a livestream, a prominent Deadlock player accidentally accessed the wrong build of the game, leading to leaks of new characters such as Doorman, Bookworm, and Vampirebat, along with visual updates to existing characters like Ivy. Despite the streamer's quick attempt to rectify the mistake, the information had already spread among viewers.

While no further details have emerged yet, this incident adds to the ongoing series of leaks surrounding Deadlock. Although the concept of a test build for a broader audience to experiment with upcoming updates is not novel, it's somewhat unusual for a game like Deadlock, which is still in its early, invite-only stage.

Fan reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed. Some players feel left out, believing they were already part of an exclusive playtest. Deadlock has undergone numerous changes, including the removal of an entire lane from the game. Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode to allow players to test new heroes, but this new, more exclusive playtest seems to be an additional method for targeted testing.

Despite its invite-only status, Deadlock has attracted a significant player base and gained attention from fans of both shooters and MOBAs. The game's mysterious rollout and Valve's involvement have heightened its intrigue. Now, the revelation of an even more exclusive build adds another layer of speculation for players.

Amidst the excitement, one Reddit user humorously remarked, "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!" This light-hearted comment highlights the community's engagement and anticipation for further developments in Deadlock.