Valve's highly anticipated MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an invite-only testing phase as the development team continues to refine and iterate on the game. However, a recent livestream mishap inadvertently exposed what appears to be a second, even more exclusive playtest featuring unseen characters and redesigned gameplay elements.
During a live stream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, a technical error led to the accidental display of a different build than intended. Viewers caught a glimpse of several new characters, including the nostalgic Doorman, intellectual Bookworm, and gothic Vampirebat, alongside updated designs for existing heroes such as Ivy. Although the streamer promptly terminated the broadcast upon realizing the mistake, the damage was done, and the information had already been shared with the community.
Currently, no further details have emerged regarding this potential second playtest. However, this incident marks yet another leak for Deadlock, which has historically been prone to such disclosures. While Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode to test new heroes with a smaller audience, this latest revelation suggests an additional layer of exclusivity for select players.
Despite its limited availability, Deadlock has attracted significant attention from both shooter enthusiasts and MOBA fans alike. The game's mysterious development process and ongoing invite-only status have only heightened its intrigue. Now, with the possibility of an even more exclusive build, speculation among the community is bound to intensify.
As one Reddit user humorously noted, "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!" It seems the game's enigmatic nature continues to spark both excitement and frustration among its growing fanbase.
