Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock: A More Exclusive Build Revealed

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains shrouded in mystery as it continues its invite-only testing phase. However, a recent livestream blunder has seemingly unveiled the existence of a second, even more exclusive playtest, showcasing new characters and redesigns.

The leak originated from a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong build of the game during the stream, as reported by Eurogamer. Screenshots captured by viewers revealed a roster featuring new characters such as the vintage Doorman, the scholarly Bookworm, and the eerie Vampirebat, alongside visual updates for existing characters like Ivy. The streamer quickly corrected the mistake, but the cat was already out of the bag.

As of now, no further details have emerged, but the leak is still fresh. Deadlock is no stranger to such incidents, with its existence and content previously being subjects of numerous leaks. While it's not uncommon for games to have test builds for a larger audience to experiment with upcoming updates, this is particularly intriguing for Deadlock, given its current invite-only status.

Reactions within the Deadlock community, particularly on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit, are mixed. Some players feel left out, believing they were already part of an exclusive playtest. Deadlock has undergone various changes, even removing an entire lane from the game. Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode to allow players to test new heroes, suggesting this new build might be another method for select players to test additional features.

Despite its limited access, Deadlock has attracted a significant number of players and caught the attention of fans from both the shooter and MOBA genres. The unusual rollout and ongoing invite-only status have only heightened the game's allure. Now, with the revelation of an even more exclusive build, speculation among players is rife.

It's essential to maintain a sense of humor amidst the leaks, as one Reddit user quipped, "Oh great as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"