"Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock: A Highly Exclusive Build Revealed"

Valve's MOBA hero shooter Deadlock continues its development journey, currently in an invite-only testing phase. However, a recent livestream mishap has unveiled the existence of a second, even more exclusive playtest featuring unseen characters and redesigns.

The leak stems from a livestream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong Deadlock build on stream. As reported by Eurogamer, the on-stream roster showcased new characters such as the retro-inspired Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, along with visual updates for characters like Ivy. Although the streamer quickly corrected the mistake, the cat was already out of the bag.

Despite the leak being recent, no additional information has surfaced yet. Deadlock is no stranger to leaks, having previously been the subject of numerous disclosures about its existence and content. While test builds for larger player bases to experiment with upcoming updates are not unusual, it's noteworthy for Deadlock, given its ongoing invite-only early access phase.

Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some players feeling left out despite already being part of a playtest. Deadlock has undergone various changes, including the removal of an entire lane from the game. Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode for players to test new heroes, but this new playtest appears to be an additional method for testing with a select group.

Despite its exclusive access, Deadlock has attracted a significant player base and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. As a new title from Valve, it naturally draws interest, and its unique rollout and continued invite-only status only add to its allure. The revelation of this second, more exclusive build further fuels speculation among the community.

It's crucial to maintain perspective on the real news, as one Reddit user humorously remarked: "Oh great as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"