Deadlock – New Game from Valve Explained

A New Game, Intrigue, and Curiosity from Valve

Valve, the mastermind behind Steam, Half-Life, and other gaming industry titans, remains silent about its next project. However, in a strange twist of events, a growing number of gamers have already dived into Deadlock, a mysterious multiplayer project by Valve. So, what exactly is going on?

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Fresh rumors, fueled by insiders and investigative enthusiasts, have long hinted at a secret multiplayer project from Valve. Previously concealed under the codename Neon Prime, this project was rumored to be a hybrid of the MOBA and shooter genres with unique characters. Its development allegedly began back in 2018. Initially thought to be set in the Half-Life/Portal universe, recent gameplay leaks from May suggest otherwise. Now, it appears that testing for Deadlock is underway, drawing an emerging fan community on Reddit.

As noted by IGN, player stats on SteamDB—a third-party site tracking game statistics on Steam—show a steady growth in Deadlock's player base over the past few months. Recently, the game hit a significant milestone, attracting 18,000 concurrent players. This achievement has placed it among the top 65 most popular games on Steam, all while Valve has yet to utter a word or showcase even a single frame of the game to the public.

IGN also reports that the current early access phase of Deadlock operates on an invitation basis, allowing players to share this exclusive access with others. While Valve seems to permit these early participants to openly discuss the game, sharing visual materials and videos remains strictly bound by a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Nevertheless, the subreddit Deadlockthegame is abuzz with enthusiastic discussions, with players expressing their excitement for this enigmatic game.

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And so, we find ourselves in a strange, unprecedented situation. A new game from Valve is gathering thousands of players on Steam, boasting an active subreddit, and we've even glimpsed the game in action through leaks. Deadlock is real—Valve’s upcoming masterpiece. Yet, officially, Valve maintains a shroud of mystery, neither confirming nor hinting at the existence of this game.

Among players, speculation is rife that the full reveal and an open beta test of Deadlock are imminent, possibly as soon as September. For now, we remain in the dark, waiting for Valve to officially unveil a game that has already captivated thousands and inspired guides and tier lists. Strange times indeed. Meanwhile, rumors suggest Valve might also be quietly working on Half-Life 3 in the shadows. Truly, these are curious days.

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