Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock: Unveiling an Ultra-Exclusive Build

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an exclusive invite-only testing phase, with the company diligently working on development and iterations. 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 inadvertently opened the wrong build during the stream. According to Eurogamer, the footage captured by viewers showcased a roster with new characters such as the retro-themed Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat. Additionally, visual updates to existing characters like Ivy were displayed. The streamer quickly realized the error and closed the build, but the information had already been shared widely.

Reactions among fans on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed. Some express frustration at feeling excluded from the playtest, despite already participating in the more public build. Deadlock has undergone numerous changes, including the removal of an entire lane from the game. Valve has previously used the Hero Labs mode to allow players to test new heroes, but this appears to be an additional, more selective testing method.

Despite its exclusivity, Deadlock has attracted a significant player base and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. The mystique surrounding a new Valve game, coupled with its unique rollout and continued invite-only status, has only heightened interest. The revelation of an even more exclusive build adds another layer of intrigue for players to ponder.

It's crucial to keep the leaks in perspective, as one Reddit user humorously remarked: "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"