Valve gearing up to launch new multiplayer game ‘Deadlock’

Aside from Counter-Strike 2, we've known that Valve has been hard at work on another project over the past year. The game formerly known as Neon Prime is seemingly being play tested by hundreds of players, leading to leaked screenshots and other details. 

The game previously codenamed Citadel, which then evolved into Neon Prime, is now officially going to be titled ‘Deadlock'. It is a 6v6 third-person MOBA with fantasy and steam punk inspirations. Maps in this game will be larger than your typical MOBA, there will also reportedly be some tower defence elements, according to Tyler McVicker, who describes the title as a mix between Valorant, Overwatch, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2.

Since testers started sharing Deadlock screenshots all over the place, here's ones I can verify, featuring one of the heroes called Grey Talon. pic.twitter.com/KdZSRxObSz

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) May 17, 2024

In the tweet above from Gabe Follower, a Twitter account that previously leaked accurate details in the lead-up to Counter-Strike 2's announcement last year, Deadlock screenshots can be seen, showcasing one of the game's major characters. Apparently, many Counter Strike developers are currently helping on Deadlock to get the game ready for launch.

Valve is expected to announce Deadlock imminently. It is unclear if the game will launch in Early Access, or if there will be some kind of beta program ahead of a full release.

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KitGuru Says: It is always an exciting time when Valve is gearing up to release a game. I'm not sure this one will be for me but I'd certainly be up for giving it a go. 

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