Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Build

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains shrouded in mystery as it continues its invite-only testing phase. However, a recent livestream blunder may have inadvertently revealed the existence of an even more exclusive playtest featuring new characters and redesigns.

The leak originated from a livestream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, who accidentally opened the wrong build of the game on stream, as reported by Eurogamer. The footage, captured by viewers, showcased a roster that included new characters such as the retro-styled Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, alongside visual updates for existing characters like Ivy. The streamer quickly closed the stream upon realizing the mistake, but the cat was already out of the bag.

The community's reaction on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit has been mixed, with some expressing frustration at feeling left out of the loop despite being part of the existing playtest. Deadlock has undergone various changes, including the removal of an entire lane, even in its more public build. Valve has utilized the Hero Labs mode in the past to test new heroes, but this new, more exclusive build suggests an additional layer of testing with a select group of players.

Despite its invite-only nature, Deadlock has attracted a significant number of players and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. The unusual rollout and ongoing exclusivity of the game have only heightened its intrigue. Now, with the revelation of this ultra-exclusive build, speculation among players is likely to intensify.

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