Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains shrouded in mystery as it continues its invite-only testing phase. However, a recent livestream mishap has unveiled the existence of an even more exclusive playtest, featuring new characters and redesigns.
The leak originated from a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player who accidentally opened the wrong build during the stream, as reported by Eurogamer. Viewers captured glimpses of the roster, showcasing fresh characters such as Doorman, Bookworm, and Vampirebat, alongside visual updates to existing heroes like Ivy. Despite the streamer's swift attempt to rectify the mistake, the cat was already out of the bag.
As of now, no additional information has surfaced regarding this exclusive playtest. Deadlock has a history of leaks, with its very existence and content previously being subjects of speculation. While testing builds with a larger player base is not uncommon, it's intriguing that Deadlock, still in its early stages, has such a secretive layer of testing.The community's response on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit has been mixed. Some players feel left out, believing they were already part of the most exclusive testing group. Deadlock's public build has already seen numerous updates, including the removal of an entire lane. Valve has utilized Hero Labs mode in the past to test new heroes, but this new, ultra-exclusive build suggests an additional layer of testing with a select few.
Despite its limited access, Deadlock has attracted a significant player base and garnered attention from fans of both shooter and MOBA genres. The allure of a new game from Valve, combined with its enigmatic rollout, only adds to its intrigue. Now, with the revelation of this second, even more exclusive build, speculation among players is bound to intensify.
It's crucial to keep these developments in perspective, as one Reddit user humorously noted: "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"
