Over the past few weeks, Deadlock has created waves of excitement within the gaming community, with fans from around the globe eagerly looking to secure an invite to the game’s closed alpha playtest and get in on the action firsthand.
For the uninitiated, Valve’s upcoming title is a competitive hero shooter that blends the fast-paced action of Overwatch 2 with strategic elements of MOBA games like DOTA 2. This fusion creates a unique gameplay experience that stands apart from other titles, and with its innovative approach, Deadlock is certainly shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games on the horizon.
Due to Deadlock being in its extremely early testing phase as of yet, Valve has refrained from making any official announcements about its new title. For the same reason, there’s no open beta for Deadlock that players can actively participate in.
However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t play Deadlock right now. Despite the game not being announced publicly at all, the closed alpha playtest of Deadlock has already reached a concurrent player count of over 16,000.
So how do you get access to the Deadlock alpha playtest? And how do you secure an invite? In this article, we take a look at everything you need to know about the Deadlock alpha playtest and its invite system.
How To Get Invited To Deadlock Alpha Playtest?
As mentioned earlier, Deadlock is still in its extremely early stages of alpha testing, which is why securing an invite to the game might not be the easiest thing to do.
Similar to Valve’s other popular titles like Counter-Strike 2 and DOTA 2, the developers are gradually sending out waves of invitations to eager players to participate in the closed alpha test of Deadlock.
So how exactly do you get a Deadlock invite?
At the time of writing, the only way to get a Deadlock invite is to get recommended by one of your friends who already owns Deadlock in their Steam library. If someone in your Steam friends list has access to the Deadlock alpha, they can recommend you to Valve for an invitation.
However, do note that if you don’t have Deadlock in your Steam library, you won’t be able to see whether any of your friends are playing the game or even if they own it.
How To Invite Your Friends To the Deadlock Playtest?
If you’re lucky enough to already be a part of the ongoing Deadlock playtest, then you can proceed to invite your friends and enjoy the game together as a team.
To invite your friends to the Deadlock playtest, simply launch the game, head to the main menu, and on the bottom-right-hand side, click on the “Invite your Friends” button. Once done, select the friends that you want to invite, and they’ll likely receive the invites within 24-48 hours.
If you haven’t secured an invite to the Deadlock Alpha yet, there’s no need to worry. The game has been in alpha testing for several months, and it’s likely approaching its beta phase, which is expected to be open to the public. Remember to follow the official social media handles of Valve and keep your eyes peeled for any announcements regarding the open beta for Deadlock.
