Valve's Deadlock: Exclusive MOBA Shooter Build Revealed

Valve's MOBA hero shooter Deadlock remains in an exclusive invite-only testing phase as development continues. However, a recent accidental livestream may have exposed an even more secretive playtest build featuring unreleased characters and redesigns.

Livestream Leak Reveals Hidden Build

During a broadcast by a prominent Deadlock player, viewers reportedly spotted the streamer accidentally launching an unannounced version of the game before quickly closing it. The brief glimpse (via Eurogamer) revealed previously unseen characters including old-school Doorman, bespectacled Bookworm, and gothic Vampirebat, along with visual updates for existing heroes like Ivy.

Community Reacts to Secret Test Build

While details remain scarce about this undisclosed version, the leak has sparked discussions within the Deadlock community. Some players on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit expressed frustration about exclusion from what appears to be an even more exclusive test group, with one user humorously noting "Oh great as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"

This isn't Deadlock's first brush with leaks - the game's entire existence was previously revealed through unauthorized disclosures. Valve has historically used in-game modes like Hero Labs for public testing of new content, making the apparent existence of this ultra-exclusive build particularly intriguing.

Growing Interest in Valve's New Title

Despite its limited access status, Deadlock has attracted significant attention from both shooter and MOBA enthusiasts. Valve's reputation in the gaming industry combined with the game's unconventional reveal and continued secrecy has only amplified player curiosity. The latest leak suggests development may be progressing through multiple parallel test phases.