Deadlock player count soars high without official announcements

Valve’s Deadlock is generating buzz with a jaw-dropping player count in its closed beta despite no official announcement. Here’s how you can get access through the game.

It is no mystery that Valve has been working on an unannounced game known as Deadlock. This latest project, which blends elements from titles like Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, and Overwatch, is currently in a closed beta phase.

Deadlock first made headlines a few months ago when images from its closed alpha test began circulating on social media. Information regarding the release and gameplay remain shrouded in mystery because as soon as you open the game, you are told that you cannot show or talk about anything regarding the game.

Remarkably, it has already drawn over 200,000 players, with concurrent online numbers approaching 20,000. According to SteamDB, the game recently peaked at 16,947 players, almost breaking into the top 100 most-played games on Steam 

Gameplay clips of this steampunk-themed 6v6 shooter are still occasionally popping up online, even though Valve copyright those clips, but they continue sparking curiosity and speculation. 

How to get the Deadlock code

Unfortunately, the primary way to gain access to Deadlock is through invitations from existing players who were invited to the closed beta. If you have friends who are already taking their part, you can ask them to invite you. Valve has made it relatively straightforward for current players to invite their Steam friends, which helps in gradually expanding the beta test pool.

As of now, there is no public method or official channel to obtain a Deadlock code outside of this invitation system. Valve has not yet shared details about the game’s official release or any potential announcements. Some reports suggest that the game might still be in a developmental phase, with placeholder assets and optimizations possibly being made, especially for compatibility with the Steam Deck.

In the meantime, fans are eagerly awaiting an official reveal. Valve has been busy with other projects, including major updates to Steam and a rumored Half-Life 2 game, and while “Valve time” can be unpredictable, there’s hope that Deadlock will be officially revealed soon.

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