Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Apparently Has Another, Even More Exclusive Build

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an invite-only testing phase, with the company diligently refining and enhancing the game. However, a recent livestream mishap may have inadvertently disclosed the existence of a second, even more exclusive playtest, featuring previously unseen characters and redesigns.

The leak originated from a livestream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, who reportedly opened the wrong Deadlock build during the stream, as reported by Eurogamer. The footage, captured by viewers, revealed several new characters such as the retro-styled Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, along with visual updates to existing characters like Ivy. Although the streamer quickly corrected their mistake, the information had already spread.

As of now, no further details have emerged from this fresh leak. Deadlock has a history of leaks, with its very existence and content previously surfacing through various channels. While test builds for larger groups of players to experiment with upcoming updates are not uncommon, it's intriguing for a game like Deadlock, which is still in its early, invite-only stage.

Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are varied, with some players expressing frustration at feeling excluded from what they thought was already an exclusive playtest. Deadlock's more public build has seen numerous 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 new development suggests an additional, highly selective testing method.

Despite its invite-only status, Deadlock has attracted a significant player base and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. A new game from Valve naturally draws interest, but the unique rollout and continued exclusivity 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 a sense of perspective amidst the excitement, as one Reddit user humorously noted: "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"