How to get access to Deadlock, Valve’s latest title?

Many players are looking for ways to get access to Deadlock after it received a major content update. This hybrid MOBA shooter from Valve has been in development for quite some time now. Despite receiving six new heroes in a major content update, the Steam page of the title still lists it as a closed playtest. As such, many players who wish to experience the new content firsthand are finding it hard to get access to the game.

If you are one such person, then you have come to the right place. This article will list the only way it is possible for new players to get access to Deadlock. Read on to find out.

How to play Deadlock early on Steam?

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Currently, there's only one surefire way to go hands-on with the Deadlock playtest: get invited by a player with access. Since the playtest began, Valve has only been handing out access to their playtesters, many of whom are randomly selected. That means if players have not yet gotten access to the playtest, they likely will not at this point.

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On the flip side, if you have a Steam friend with access to the game's beta, then they can invite you as well. It is as simple as being sent an invite to Deadlock via the game. Once the invite has been sent, it may take up to a day for the recipient to get access to the game. For some, this has been instant, while it has taken a few hours for others, so it is best to be patient.

Once the game appears in the library, players can download the game and enjoy it. Now that they have access to the game as well, they can invite others on their Steam friend list. Be sure to take note of the fact that the playtest timings will differ by region. More and more players have been gaining access to the game since the playtest began several months ago, and it's currently sitting at a peak of 171K players.

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Currently, the game features experimental art and features, and the final product will change based on community feedback. There is no word on when the stylish 6v6 MOBA third-person shooter will be released or when the playtest will end. So players should go ahead and indulge as much as they can till the game's inevitable launch.

Currently, the Deadlock playtest is only available on PC via Steam.

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Siddharth is an esports and gaming writer at Sportkseeda. With nearly 10 years of experience in the industry, he also contributed to renowned publications like Gameffine (formerly IndianNoob), the British retro FPS magazine E1M1, and Gaming Purists, the latter being a passion project which he founded with friends.

Holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Siddharth's journalistic pursuits extend beyond reporting; he throws himself into the heart of gaming communities. His positive exploits in the industry have led him to interviewing Rohit Jain, a prominent Tekken 7 player from India.

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