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 as the company continues to refine and develop the game. However, a recent livestream mishap has seemingly unveiled the existence of a second, even more secretive playtest featuring new characters and redesigns.

During a livestream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, a leak occurred when the streamer inadvertently opened the wrong Deadlock build. This incident, first reported by Eurogamer, showcased a roster with several new characters, including the nostalgic Doorman, the scholarly Bookworm, and the eerie Vampirebat. Additionally, visual updates were observed on existing characters like Ivy. Despite the streamer's swift attempt to correct the mistake, the leak had already spread among viewers.

As of now, no further details have emerged from this recent leak, which is still fresh. Deadlock has been no stranger to leaks, with its existence and content previously being the subject of numerous rumors. While it's not unusual for games to have test builds for larger groups to explore upcoming updates, this is somewhat unexpected for Deadlock, given its current invite-only status.

The community's response on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit has been mixed, with some players expressing frustration over feeling left out of the playtest loop. Deadlock's more public build has already undergone numerous changes, including the removal of an entire lane. Valve has previously used the Hero Labs mode to allow players to test new heroes, but this appears to be an additional method to test with a select group.

Despite its exclusivity, Deadlock has attracted a significant number of players and garnered attention from fans of both shooters and MOBAs. The fact that it's a new game from Valve adds to its allure, and its unique rollout and continued invite-only status have only heightened its mystique. Now, the revelation of another, even more exclusive build is fueling further speculation among players.

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