The mystery surrounding Valve and Deadlock is a very particular one. While Deadlock hasn't been addressed yet, the game is more of an open secret at this point, since thousands of players have been able to access the game and try it out – and not in an unofficial way. While the hero shooter genre has seen better days, players around the world are eager to see if Valve, the creators of Team Fortress 2 – the game that ignited the hero shooter craze – can bring something new and fresh to the genre.

Thankfully, there is a way you and your friends will be able to be part of this Deadlock beta that will not have any specific requirements other than just knowing where to look on the internet. Today's guide will instruct you on how to gain access and play Deadlock on Steam.

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How to Play Deadlock Through Friend Invite

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For everyone eager to play Deadlock, Valve has provided a much more accessible option for the ones willing to test the anticipated hero shooter which has amassed thousands of concurrent players. While other game betas are accessible by signing up for a specific beta testing period or as a pre-order bonus, playing Deadlock through Steam can be done by getting a Deadlock invitation from a Steam user who already has access to the game.

Deadlock Steam Player Count

While this might seem like an unorthodox way of accessing a game, the truth is that receiving an invite from Deadlock players is very easy and fast as long as these players have the availability to invite you – and it is much easier than accessing unofficial versions of the game that lack matchmaking. Invites seem to be unlimited, but there will be a significant number of players attempting to get one. To secure an invite and begin to play Deadlock, you can follow the steps below:

  • Locate your Steam ID number by clicking on your profile and selecting "Account details."
  • Search for online communities such as Valve's Reddit page and be on the lookout for Deadlock invite threads.
  • Either add the players who already have access or submit your Steam ID number so they can add you and invite you.
  • Once you are invited, you will be notified via email and Deadlock will appear in your library.

It is still unknown when Valve will officially announce Deadlock to the public, but at least players can have a taste of the game and its various characters before its release to have a better idea of what to expect when this 6v6 hero shooter sees the light of day. Whether it is because of the novelty of playing it or because the game itself provides a fun experience, the truth is that it is receiving quite a good amount of attention, so that's a good sign for now. Just be sure to get your invite soon since it is unknown if Valve will pull the plug on this invite system or not.

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Shooter
MOBA
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Systems
PC-1
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Developer(s)
Valve
Publisher(s)
Valve
Engine
Source2
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
PC
Genre(s)
Shooter, MOBA