Within a few days after the initial leaks of Valve’s upcoming title ‘Deadlock’ appeared online, numerous additional leaks have surfaced on social media forums, highlighting various elements of the game.
For the uninitiated, Deadlock is set to be Valve’s next big title—a 6v6 third-person competitive shooter on a huge map with four lanes, combining elements of Dota 2, Overwatch, Team Fortress 2, and Smite. Previously known as ‘Neon Prime’ and ‘Citadel’, Deadlock has been generating widespread interest online despite the lack of an official announcement from Valve.
Recently, we’ve seen several screenshots from the game getting leaked on X (formerly Twitter) that seem to shed light on what players can expect from the game. However, the finer details of Deadlock remained a mystery.
Deadlock Gameplay Footage Leaked
On May 21st, the ‘PlayerIGN’ X handle appears to have leaked the first-ever gameplay footage from the closed alpha test of Deadlock.
The leaked footage, which is over a minute long, showcases Deadlock in dynamic action, with the player navigating transit lines reminiscent of Bioshock Infinite. Additionally, we catch glimpses of the majority of playable characters featured in the game. According to the leaker, the current state of the game includes over 19 playable heroes.
Deadlock Release Date
As mentioned earlier, Valve has yet to make any official announcements regarding Deadlock. Thus, all the information we’ve encountered thus far remains speculative, derived solely from leaks.
However, according to a Tyler McVicker video, Valve is currently conducting public testing of the game in a Closed Alpha phase, hinting that an official announcement may be imminent.
