After a long wait, we finally have some new information about ‘Deadlock’ — Valve’s upcoming competitive shooter game. Formerly known as ‘Neon Prime’ or ‘Citadel’, Deadlock will feature intense, fast-paced gameplay on a huge map with multiple lanes, as per the recent leaks that have surfaced online.
Ready to find out everything you need to know about Deadlock? We have you covered.
Next Valve Game Deadlock: Leaks
The leaks about Deadlock, the next Valve game, come from prominent leaker and content creator ‘Gabe Follower’. Renowned for accurate leaks in the past, such as the release of Counter-Strike 2 and numerous substantial updates, Gabe Follower’s insights have once again sparked excitement within the esports realm.
Without further ado, let’s check out everything that has been leaked so far about Deadlock, including its gameplay, map, mechanics, and more.
Deadlock Map and Gameplay Leaks
Earlier reports from trusted sources like Tyler McVicker hinted at Neon Prime being a competitive third-person shooter, a notion that has been reaffirmed by the latest leak from Gabe Follower.
As per the new leaks, Neon Prime will be a competitive third-person hero-based shooter. The games will be 6 vs 6 in a huge map consisting of four separate lanes.
Similar to other hero shooters, Deadlock will not only incorporate unique hero abilities but also introduce usable items like Dota 2. It’s also expected to have mechanics related to tower-defense.
Gabe Follower mentions that players can fast travel “using floating rails, similar to Bioshock Infinite.”
When discussing the game’s theme, Gabe Follower describes it as a fusion of fantasy and steampunk, featuring “magicians, weird creatures, and robots.”
Lastly, the leaks claim that the hero design seems to be heavily inspired from Dota 2.
“Initially [the] game had sci-fi elements inspired by Half-Life and Portal, but after bad feedback [the] dev team decided to focus on fantasy,” Gabe Follower said.
Valve Deadlock Release Date
Do note that all information provided in this article is based on leaks, and no official confirmation from Valve has been received at this time. Therefore, the exact release date of Deadlock remains uncertain as of the time of writing.
In the midst of all the ongoing speculation, fans eagerly await further updates from Valve to shed light on the future of Deadlock and its highly anticipated release.
