Valve Officially Announces Deadlock: Heroes and Abilities Revealed

Valve Officially Announces Deadlock: Heroes and Abilities Revealed

26. August 2024 by Valentin Pasetti

Valve has officially unveiled its latest venture into the shooter genre with the announcement of Deadlock, a highly anticipated 6v6 hero shooter.

Following a period of speculation and leaked information, Valve has lifted the restrictions on discussing Deadlock, allowing the community to delve into details about the game, its heroes, and their unique abilities.

What is Deadlock?

Deadlock is a competitive third-person shooter that brings a fresh twist to the genre with its hero-based gameplay. Set in expansive maps featuring four distinct lanes, the game promises intense PvP combat in a tactical environment reminiscent of classics like Team Fortress 2.

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Game Overview

  • Genre: Hero-based third-person shooter
  • Players: 6v6
  • Map Design: Large maps with four lanes
  • Development Status: Early alpha stage

Current Status and Access

As of now, Deadlock is in a closed alpha phase, meaning access is highly restricted. The game is available only to invited testers, with no set release date or public availability timeline.

Valve has recently lifted the public discussion restrictions, including community creation, social media debates, and content sharing, but the game remains inaccessible to the general public.

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Access Details

  • Current Stage: Closed alpha
  • Public Access: Not yet available
  • Development: Early stages

Heroes of Deadlock

Deadlock features a roster of 21 heroes, each equipped with unique abilities that cater to various playstyles. Here’s a comprehensive list of all the heroes currently available in the game:

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List of Deadlock Heroes

  • Abrams
  • Bebop
  • Dynamo
  • Grey Talon
  • Haze
  • Infernus
  • Ivy
  • Kelvin
  • Lady Geist
  • Lash
  • Mcginnis
  • Mo & Krill
  • Paradox
  • Pocket
  • Seven
  • Shiv
  • Vindicta
  • Viscous
  • Warden
  • Wraith
  • Yamato

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The Road Ahead

As Deadlock continues through its alpha phase, Valve is expected to expand the hero roster and refine gameplay mechanics based on community feedback. The game’s inclusion on Steam and the ability to add it to your wishlist indicate positive progress, though a public release date remains uncertain.

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