Summary
A recent leak from a streamer who accidentally showed a screenshot ofDeadlockseemingly confirms that there is an even more secret “pre-pre-alpha” playtest of the game. Moreover, aDeadlockinsider source revealed details about a potential release window.
Deadlockis an upcoming multiplayer third-person shooter with MOBAelements that is currently available only through invite-based playtesting on Steam. The game offers 6v6 team-based matches where players control heroes trying to destroy the opposing team’s “patron,” much like any other MOBA. The game has been compared to titles likeDota 2,Overwatch, andTeam Fortress 2, blending hero shooter and MOBA mechanics. One important difference is the third-person perspective inDeadlock, which sets it apart from the first-person orientation of other Valve games. Despite not having been released yet,Deadlockhas been very popular on Steam, amassing a large number of players during its beta phase, mainly due to its engaging gameplay and visual style. Now, leaks have revealed some new details about the game.
Taking to Reddit, user atahutahatena told the community that during a recent stream from Deathy, aDeadlockstreamer, he accidentally flashed a screenshot of a build featuring a roster of characters that seems much more developed thanthe lineup currently available throughDeadlock’salpha invites. This has further fueled the theory among fans that there is an even more secret “pre-pre-alpha” playtest of the game that Valve is carrying out behind the scenes. After accidentally revealing the roster, the streamer ended the transmission, deleted the VOD, and reportedly started a new stream while ignoring players commenting in the chat about what had just happened.
Deadlock Leak Reveals Expanded Hero Roster
This leaked roster includes many more heroes and updated designs for characters that are not available in the “official”Deadlockbuild following the latest big update. On top of that, Reddit user Nootmare shared moreDeadlockinsider leaks that emerged recently, revealing that the highly awaited open beta of the game will “most likely” be available in July. It’s worth emphasizing that this is just a leak and no official information has been revealed on Valve’s end.
In addition to theDeadlockleaks, there were also hints about thelong-awaited titleHalf-Life 3, as one of the leakers claimed to have seen another game via Steam that is “the game you think it is.” There is no concrete proof of this, though players are theorizing about the potential meaning of that statement. Nevertheless, while all of these are just leaks and rumors, the accidental screenshot revealed by the streamer lends more credibility to some of the fan theories surroundingDeadlock.
