Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in an exclusive invite-only testing phase as the company diligently works on refining and enhancing the game. However, a recent livestream blunder has seemingly unveiled the existence of an even more secretive playtest, featuring new characters and visual redesigns.

The leak emerged during a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player, who accidentally opened the wrong build of the game. According to Eurogamer, the unintended reveal showcased several new characters, including the retro-inspired Doorman, the scholarly Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat. Additionally, existing characters like Ivy underwent visual updates. Although the streamer swiftly corrected the mistake, the cat was already out of the bag.

The community's reactions are mixed, as seen on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit. Some players express frustration at feeling excluded, despite already participating in the existing playtest. Deadlock has seen various changes, both significant and minor, including the removal of an entire lane from the game. Valve has utilized the Hero Labs mode in the past to allow players to test new heroes, but this appears to be an additional, more exclusive method of testing.

Despite its limited accessibility, Deadlock has attracted a surprising number of players and garnered attention from fans of both shooter games and MOBAs. A new title from Valve naturally draws interest, and the game's unusual rollout and ongoing invite-only status have only heightened its allure. Now, with the revelation of an even more exclusive build, the speculation among players continues to grow.

However, as one Reddit user humorously remarked, "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!" It's essential to keep these leaks in perspective amidst the excitement and anticipation surrounding Deadlock's development.