Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Unveils Exclusive Build

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in its exclusive invite-only testing phase, yet the game continues to evolve with new developments and iterations. A recent incident during a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player inadvertently exposed the existence of a second, even more secretive playtest, featuring new characters and redesigns.

During the livestream, which was quickly terminated after the realization of the mistake, viewers glimpsed several new characters, including Doorman, Bookworm, and Vampirebat, alongside visual updates for existing characters like Ivy. This accidental reveal, as reported by Eurogamer, has sparked a flurry of excitement and speculation among the game's community.

While no further details have emerged yet, this leak is still fresh, and Deadlock is no stranger to such incidents, having been the subject of numerous leaks regarding its existence and content. The concept of a test build for a select group of players to test upcoming updates is not new, but it adds an intriguing layer to Deadlock's already mysterious development process.

Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some players expressing frustration over feeling left out of the inner circle of testing. Despite being in a more public build, Deadlock has undergone significant changes, including the removal of an entire lane. Valve has previously used the Hero Labs mode to allow broader testing of new heroes, but this new method suggests a more selective approach to testing.

Despite its exclusive testing phase, Deadlock has attracted a considerable following among fans of both shooter and MOBA genres. As a new title from Valve, the game's unusual rollout and ongoing invite-only status have only heightened its allure. The revelation of an even more exclusive build has further fueled speculation and interest.

It's crucial to keep the excitement in check, as one Reddit user humorously noted: "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"