Last night, a major leak from Gabe Follower emerged online, revealing the title of Valve’s forthcoming competitive shooter: “Deadlock.” Since our initial report on the topic, additional leaks and gameplay screenshots from the closed alpha testing have surfaced online, providing us with a clearer picture of what players can expect from the game.
Valve’s Next Game: Deadlock
For the uninitiated, Deadlock is set to be Valve’s next major entry into the competitive shooter genre. Previously known as ‘Neon Prime’ or ‘Citadel’, Deadlock will be a third-person hero-based shooter featuring intense, fast-paced gameplay on a huge map with multiple lanes.
As per the leaks, Deadlock will feature two teams of six players competing on a large map with four distinct lanes. Players will be able to fast-travel using floating rails, reminiscent of those in Bioshock Infinite. The hero design seems to have taken inspiration from Dota 2, which is another Valve title and one of the most popular MOBAs on the internet.
New Deadlock Leaks Reveal Further Details
Only a few hours after the leak, reputable leaker Tyler McVicker shared a bunch of important information about the game through a YouTube video.
In his video, McVicker claimed that Deadlock is already in closed alpha testing with hundreds of people already playing the game. Initially, testing was limited to friends and family members of Valve employees, but the invites have since been extended more broadly.
He further claimed that several competitive YouTubers have also been invited to test out the game under an NDA and that an official announcement from Valve on the game’s release is likely imminent.
Deadlock Gameplay Screenshots Leaked
Following the initial leaks about “Deadlock,” numerous closed alpha gameplay screenshots have appeared on social media forums.
Gabe Follower has curated and verified some of these leaks in a tweet of his own.
One of the leaked images provides the first look at the hero Grey Talon. He is capable of delivering ‘long range skill-shots’ to his opponents on the battlefield and has been described as “a cunning predator, who uses a combination of deadly accuracy, traps, and clever positioning to bring down the toughest of opponents.”
The other leaked screenshots reveal parts of the map, some of the other hero icons, and the aforementioned transit line that players can use to traverse the map faster.
Do keep in mind that all the information presented in this article is based on leaks and has not been confirmed by Valve at the time of writing. The community is noticeably excited, eagerly anticipating official announcements and more details about Deadlock.
