Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains shrouded in mystery as it continues its invite-only testing phase. However, a recent livestream mishap 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 of the game on stream, as reported by Eurogamer. The footage captured by viewers showcased a roster with fresh characters such as Doorman, Bookworm, and Vampirebat, alongside visual updates for existing characters like Ivy. Although the streamer quickly corrected their mistake, the cat was already out of the bag.
No further details have emerged yet, but this leak is still fresh. Deadlock is no stranger to leaks, having been the subject of numerous rumors about its existence and content. While it's not uncommon for games to have test builds for broader player testing of upcoming updates, it's unusual for Deadlock, which is still in its early, invite-only stage.
Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some players expressing frustration at being left out of what they thought was the only playtest. Even in its more public build, Deadlock has undergone numerous changes, including the removal of an entire lane. Valve has previously used the Hero Labs mode to let players test new heroes, but this appears to be an additional, more selective method of testing.
Despite its exclusivity, Deadlock has attracted a significant number of players and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. A new game from Valve is always noteworthy, and the game's unusual rollout and continued invite-only status have only heightened its allure. Now, with the revelation of an even more 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!"
