Exclusive Build of Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Revealed

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an exclusive invite-only testing phase, with the company diligently working on refining 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 inadvertently opened the wrong build of the game on stream, as reported by Eurogamer. The footage captured by viewers showcased a roster with fresh characters such as the retro-styled Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, alongside visual updates for existing characters like Ivy. The streamer quickly corrected the mistake, but the information had already spread.

Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some players expressing frustration at 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. Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode to allow players to test new heroes, but this appears to be an additional, more selective method of testing.

Despite its limited access, Deadlock has attracted a substantial player base and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. A new title from Valve naturally draws interest, and the game's unique rollout and ongoing invite-only status have only heightened its allure. The revelation of an even more exclusive build adds another layer of intrigue for players to ponder.

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