Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains shrouded in mystery as it continues its invite-only testing phase. However, a recent livestream blunder has seemingly unveiled the existence of a second, even more exclusive playtest featuring new characters and redesigns.
The leak originated from a livestream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong build during the stream, as reported by Eurogamer. Screenshots captured by viewers revealed a roster showcasing new characters such as the retro-styled Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat. Additionally, visual updates were spotted on existing characters like Ivy. The streamer quickly closed the build upon realizing the mistake, but the damage was already done.
As of now, no further details have emerged from this fresh leak. Deadlock is no stranger to such incidents, as leaks have previously revealed its existence and content. While it's not uncommon for games to have test builds for larger groups to experiment with upcoming updates, it's unusual for Deadlock, which is still in its early, invite-only stage.Reactions within the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some players expressing frustration at feeling left out of the loop, despite being part of the existing playtest. Deadlock has undergone numerous changes, both big and small, including the removal of an entire lane. Valve has utilized the Hero Labs mode in the past to allow players to test new heroes, but this new build suggests an additional method to test with a select group.
Despite its invite-only status, Deadlock has attracted a significant player base and garnered attention from fans of both shooters and MOBAs. A new game from Valve naturally draws interest, but the unusual rollout and ongoing exclusivity have only heightened its mystique. The revelation of this second, more exclusive build adds another layer of intrigue for players to speculate about.
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!"
