Deadlock: Everything We Know About Valve’s Latest MOBA

For those who have played Dota, many of the mechanics are the same. There are tank, carry, and support characters, each with their own set of moves and abilities. One of the ways Deadlock is different is the four item slots for each character. Artifacts can be purchased to increase one of three stats: survivability, damage, and mysticism. From what playtesters have said, maps are very large, and players should use some of the in-map transportation to maneuver around the area.

Players are also able to set up their own unique crosshairs for better accuracy. Deadlock has an in-game generator that can help you fine-tune your setup for maximum effectiveness. From there, it is all about mowing down creeps and enemy players to score “souls,” which are used to purchase the aforementioned artifacts.

When Will We Be Able To Play The Game?

As of this moment, we don’t know when we will be able to play Deadlock. Valve released the playtests in August of last year, and a game of this magnitude often has a long test period. Valve wants to make sure everything is balanced and working properly. In any MOBA, nothing is more frustrating than an overpowered character who automatically wins every time. If you are itching to play now, there are some Discord communities that have given out invites, as the number of invites a person can give out is not limited.

One thing is clear from people who have played it: Be careful jumping right in against other players. There seems to be a steep learning curve, even among veteran players of the MOBA genre. Valve isn’t holding back, making an experience for serious gamers and hoping to make the next big eSports game.

Final Thoughts

Deadlock will hopefully get a release date soon. Anytime a game of this magnitude is on the horizon, the anticipation is high. The developers have shown they can make a great MOBA in the past and look to deliver again with this entry.