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Does Deadlock Have a Release Date?

Whether youā€™re a hardcore MOBA fan, a long-time enthusiast of hero-based shooters, or both, Deadlock might be the game youā€™ve been looking for. However, it can be hard to keep track of when games are set to release. So, does Deadlock have a release date?

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When Will Deadlock Officially Release?

Deadlock promotional artwork from Steam Page as part of an article about whether it has a release date.
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Canā€™t wait to get your hands on the game? Well, you may need to wait a little bit longer. As of now, the release date of Deadlock remains unknown. The developer, Valve, has not made any official announcement about the launch. In fact, Deadlock is still in early development build, according to the gameā€™s official Steam page.

Rumors claim that the highly anticipated game will make its debut in 2025, but that has yet to be corroborated. However, there is some good news. Deadlock is in an early pre-test, and eager gamers can get access to it through an invite, either from Valve itself or from another pre-tester.

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What Is Deadlock?

Despite not having a release date, there’s still a lot to know about Deadlock. It’s a 6v6 hero shooter blended with MOBA elements and tactical movement mechanics. Players can choose from a diverse lineup of characters, each with distinct abilities and playstyles that can be upgraded as the match progresses. Essentially, it’s a MOBA with a third-person view.

Deadlock aims to strike the perfect balance between strategy and action to provide intense gameplay to its players.Ā The core objective of the game is to annihilate the enemy characters and destroy their Patron to secure the win.

Despite being in the pretest phase, Deadlock is still ranked among the most popular games on Steam right now. That means Valve could have a hit on its hands, so there’s no need to worry about it disappearing from Steam and never coming back.

And that’s whether Deadlock has a release date.


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Burair is a freelance writer at The Escapist where he covers content related to games, anime/manga, TV shows and movies. More than a writer, Burair is a lifelong and passionate gamer always keeping an eye out for what's new. When not doing that, you will find him listening to music or watching F1.