"Valve's Deadlock: A More Exclusive Build Revealed"

Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an invite-only testing phase, with the company diligently refining and enhancing the game. However, a recent livestream mishap has seemingly unveiled the existence of a more exclusive playtest, featuring previously unseen characters and redesigns.

Leaks emerged from a livestream hosted by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong build during the stream, as reported by Eurogamer. The roster showcased on-stream, which was captured by viewers, revealed new characters such as the retro-themed Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, alongside visual updates to existing characters like Ivy. Despite the streamer quickly correcting their mistake, the information had already spread.

As of now, no further details have emerged, but given the freshness of the leak, more information may surface soon. Deadlock is no stranger to leaks, as its existence and content have been subjects of numerous previous disclosures. While test builds for a broader audience to explore upcoming updates are not unusual, it's noteworthy for Deadlock, which is still in its early, invite-only stage.

The community's reactions are mixed, with some expressing frustration on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit about feeling excluded from this new, exclusive playtest. Deadlock has undergone various changes, including the removal of an entire lane from the game, even in its more public build. Valve has previously utilized the Hero Labs mode to allow players to test new heroes, but this new method appears to be an additional, selective approach to further development.

Despite its invite-only status, Deadlock has attracted a significant number of players and garnered attention from fans of both shooters and MOBAs. A new game from Valve is inherently noteworthy, and the game's unusual rollout and continued exclusivity have only heightened its intrigue. Now, the revelation of an even more exclusive build adds another layer of speculation for players.

However, it's crucial to maintain perspective, as one Reddit user humorously pointed out: "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"