Valve Officially Reveals New Game

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Valve Officially Reveals New Game

Key Takeaways

  • Valve has officially announced its upcoming MOBA Deadlock.
  • The game’s Steam page went live on August 23 following months’ worth of leaks originating from Deadlock’s alpha testers.
  • Deadlock is still in early development and likely years away from a full-fledged release.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I couldn’t help but feel a tinge of excitement when Valve, the masters behind some of the most iconic games of our time, unveiled their latest creation – Deadlock. Despite the game being one of Valve’s worst-kept secrets following the infamous alpha test in May 2024, I must admit that the official announcement did leave me a bit starstruck.

Valve unveiled their newest game titled Deadlock, which blends features from various well-liked multiplayer gaming categories. The news came out quietly, after a series of extensive leaks about the upcoming Valve project had already been circulating.

Since May 2024, when Valve unveiled its invite-only alpha for the game known as “Deadlock” via Steam, there had been a lot of speculation about it. When testers were granted access, they were warned not to reveal any details about the game to anyone. However, since every tester received an infinite number of invites, news about “Deadlock” quickly began to spread like wildfire.

Deadlock Steam Page Goes Live

Valve has officially revealed their game, Deadlock, by setting up its Steam page late on Friday, August 23 (ET time). The information provided is relatively sparse, with the description labeling Deadlock as a multiplayer game still in its early stages of development. The current version features a lot of placeholder art and experimental gameplay, as per the product description. System requirements beyond the game running on 64-bit processors and operating systems have not been specified. Based on player feedback, Deadlock is reported to be compatible with both Windows and Steam Deck, which operates on the SteamOS 3.0 Linux distribution.

While the Steam page is free of gameplay screenshots, it does include a brief video teaser. The 22-second clip rendered in the Source 2 engine shows a glimpse of what’s currently the game’s only map. Some background mobs can be seen running across a street near the end of the video, while a cigarette-smoking character leaning on the wall of a “Third Eye Supply” shop is visible in the foreground. The detective-looking figure may not be a playable character right now, as he wasn’t mentioned in the recent leak detailing all Deadlock heroes, of which there are presently said to be 19.

At first, Deadlock appears to be a hero shooter game, but upon closer inspection, it’s actually a traditional Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) with a unique twist. Despite the third-person perspective, the gameplay involves two teams of six players battling it out on an expansive map. The objective is to control checkpoints by guiding minions down four lanes, destroying the enemy’s defenses, and purchasing upgrades. While quick aiming skills are beneficial, Deadlock is primarily a strategic game due to its emphasis on survivability through large health pools and various options for increasing tankiness. A typical match runs for about thirty minutes.

Valve Lifts Deadlock Content Sharing Restrictions

As a gamer, I’ve been blown away by the massive response to Deadlock. On August 18 alone, over 44,000 of us were playing together simultaneously! That was five days before its official unveiling. It’s fascinating how this game’s reveal lined up perfectly with Valve easing their content sharing restrictions. Now, we can share our gameplay clips and screenshots freely on social media. Although Valve hasn’t officially commented on Deadlock’s business model yet, it sure looks like it could be a free-to-play game. I can hardly wait to dive back in!

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2024-08-24 10:13