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

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an invite-only testing phase as the company continues to refine and expand the game. However, a recent livestream mishap has seemingly uncovered a 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, as reported by Eurogamer. Viewers captured images of the roster, revealing new characters such as the retro-inspired Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, alongside visual updates to existing characters like Ivy. The streamer quickly corrected the mistake, but the information had already spread.

As of now, no further details have emerged from this fresh leak. Deadlock is no stranger to leaks, having been the subject of numerous rumors and disclosures about its existence and content. While test builds for larger groups to experiment with upcoming updates are not uncommon, it's unusual for Deadlock, which is still in its early, invite-only stage.

Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some players expressing frustration at feeling left out of the loop despite already participating in the playtest. Deadlock has undergone various changes, including the removal of an entire lane from the game. Valve has utilized the Hero Labs mode in the past for testing new heroes, but this appears to be an additional, more selective method for testing.

Despite its exclusivity, Deadlock has attracted a significant 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 continued invite-only status only heighten its intrigue. Now, with the revelation of an even more exclusive build, speculation among players is likely to intensify.

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!"