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

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

The leak originated from a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong build of the game on stream. According to Eurogamer, the footage captured by viewers showcased new characters such as Doorman, Bookworm, and Vampirebat, along with visual updates to existing characters like Ivy. Despite the streamer's quick attempt to correct the mistake, the cat was already out of the bag.

The reaction from the community is mixed, with some on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit expressing frustration over feeling left out of the playtest loop. Even in its more public build, Deadlock has undergone significant 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 appears to be an additional, more selective testing method.

Despite its exclusivity, Deadlock has attracted a considerable number of players and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. As a new title from Valve, it already commands interest, but its unusual rollout and continued invite-only status have only heightened its allure. Now, with the revelation of an even more exclusive build, speculation among players continues to grow.

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