Deadlock is a new multiplayer hero shooter game with some traditional MOBA elements mixed in to offer a unique gameplay experience. It is developed and published by Valve and allows you to participate in exciting matches with other players.

To get used to the mechanics in a low-stakes environment, or to test something out, you may want to create your own custom lobby to play with friends. This guide will explain to you how to make custom lobbies in Deadlock.

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How To Make A Custom Lobby In Deadlock

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If you want to make your own lobby in Deadlock, you will need to use a special console command. This process can be quite confusing, but it's not too difficult once you know how to do it. Here are the instructions for creating a custom lobby in Deadlock:

  • Launch Deadlock and wait for the game to load
  • Open the console. By default, this can be done using the F7 button
  • Enter this command in the console: “private_lobby_create

How To Invite Friends To Your Custom Lobby

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In order to play with your friends in a custom lobby, you will need to learn how to invite them. In Deadlock, you can do this by sharing your Invite Code with them. You can check the code of your lobby in the bottom right corner of the screen. Just send it to your friends, and they will be able to join your session. Alternatively, you should be able to invite your friends directly using your Steam friend’s list.

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How To Customize Your Lobby In Deadlock

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If you create your custom lobby in Deadlock, you will be able to customize different things. With the help of this feature, you can adjust certain parameters and improve the gaming experience for yourself and other players. Here are the things you can change in the custom lobby:

  • You can change the region for your custom lobby. This can be done right under the Invite Code section. This will help you stabilize your session and minimize the lag you experience.
  • The custom lobby allows you to choose whether you want bots in your match or not.
  • Also, with this feature, you can set the difficulty level for your AI allies and opponents.

Deadlock can be a really fun game, and it gets even better when you can play with your friends. Custom lobbies allow you to do just that, while also giving you the opportunity to play alone with bots to hone your skills before facing real players.

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Deadlock
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Shooter
MOBA
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Developer(s)
Valve
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Publisher(s)
Valve
Engine
Source2
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Platform(s)
PC
Genre(s)
Shooter, MOBA