No Deadlock Open Beta Is Planned For Now, Valve Confirms In New Statement

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Deadlock Will Remain In Closed Alpha!

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  • One of the lead Valve developers has confirmed that Deadlock will not be getting an open beta anytime soon.
  • The developers are currently focused on taking one step at a time to build the game based on feedback from players.
  • Deadlock will stay in the closed alpha stage for a long time, and we may not see any open beta in the future.

Every game developed by Valve has etched its place in the industry for one reason or another, so the news about the studio developing a hero shooter, Deadlock, spread like wildfire last year. The title quickly gained a dedicated player base after the closed alpha began.

Now, despite all the hype the shooter has generated, Valve has come forward to confirm that there will be no open beta for Deadlock in the near future. The studio affirms that an open beta is not a priority for the team, as it is instead focusing on taking one step at a time.

Why it matters: Deadlock has proven to be extremely popular for being a closed alpha hero shooter since last year, so fans have been wanting Valve to host an open beta to get their hands on the project. 

Deadlock will get no open beta anytime soon, as confirmed by one of the developers.

While speaking to a fan on Discord, Yoshi, one of the lead Deadlock developers, clarifies that Valve is currently building the game block by block based on the feedback from players. The closed alpha already has a huge community that has helped Valve iron out many issues.

So, Valve does not need to host an open beta because it is already able to gather the necessary feedback to create a fun hero shooter. 

Deadlock is still in the early alpha stages and will take a while to launch, so a release date has not yet been announced. However, Valve has been frequently releasing updates, like adding new heroes, over the months.

Deadlock has proven to be a highly successful hero shooter since its closed alpha began.

The only way to access Deadlock for now is to be invited via friend codes by one of the existing playtesters. 

Do you think Deadlock not getting an open beta anytime soon will prevent the game from gaining a bigger audience, or does it already have a big enough presence? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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