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 incident appears to have unveiled the existence of a second, even more exclusive playtest featuring unseen characters and redesigns.
Leaks emerged from a livestream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong Deadlock build on stream. (Thanks, Eurogamer.)
The roster, briefly visible during the stream and captured by viewers, showcased new characters such as the old-school Doorman, bespectacled Bookworm, and gothic Vampirebat, along with visual updates for characters like Ivy. Although the streamer quickly corrected their mistake, the cat was already out of the bag.
As of now, no additional details have surfaced, but this leak is still quite recent. Deadlock is no stranger to leaks, having previously been the subject of numerous leaks about its existence and content. While the concept of a test build for broader player access to upcoming updates isn't new, it's somewhat unusual for Deadlock, which remains in an early, invite-only stage.Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some players feeling frustrated as if they were already part of a playtest. Deadlock's more public build has undergone both significant and minor changes, including the removal of an entire lane from the game. Valve has previously utilized 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 invite-only status, Deadlock has attracted a notable number of players and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. A new game from Valve naturally draws interest, and its unconventional rollout and continued exclusivity only heighten its intrigue. Now, the revelation of a second, even more exclusive build gives players more to speculate about.
It's crucial to maintain perspective, as one Reddit user humorously noted: "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"
