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

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in its invite-only testing phase as the company fine-tunes the game. However, a recent livestream mishap has seemingly unveiled the existence of a second, more exclusive playtest featuring previously unseen characters and redesigns.

The leak originated from a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong version of the game during the broadcast. According to Eurogamer, the stream showcased a roster with new characters such as the retro-inspired Doorman, the scholarly Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, along with visual updates to existing characters like Ivy. Despite the streamer's swift attempt to close the stream upon realizing the mistake, the cat was already out of the bag.

Reactions among the community, particularly on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit, are mixed. Some players feel left out, despite being part of the current playtest. Deadlock has undergone numerous changes, including the removal of an entire lane. Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode to test new heroes, but this appears to be an additional, more selective testing method.

Despite its exclusive testing phase, Deadlock has attracted a considerable following and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. The allure of a new Valve title, coupled with its enigmatic rollout and continued invite-only status, has only heightened its intrigue. Now, the discovery of an even more exclusive build adds another layer of mystery for players to ponder.

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