Valve's MOBA hero shooter, Deadlock, remains in its invite-only testing phase, with the developers continually refining and enhancing the game. However, a recent livestream mishap has seemingly unveiled the presence of a second, even more exclusive playtest, featuring new characters and redesigns.

The leak originated from a livestream by a prominent Deadlock player, who inadvertently opened the wrong build of the game on stream, as reported by Eurogamer. The footage captured by viewers revealed new characters such as the old-school Doorman, the bespectacled Bookworm, and the gothic Vampirebat, along with visual updates for existing characters like Ivy. Although the streamer quickly corrected the mistake, the information had already spread.

Reactions on the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit are mixed, with some expressing frustration over being left out of this new, exclusive playtest. Deadlock has already undergone various changes, including the removal of an entire lane, even in its more public build. Valve has previously used the Hero Labs mode to test new heroes, but this appears to be a different approach to testing with a select group.

Despite its exclusive access, Deadlock has attracted a significant player base and garnered attention from fans of both shooters and MOBAs. A new game from Valve naturally draws interest, and the game's unusual rollout and continued invite-only status have only heightened its allure. The revelation of an even more exclusive build has further fueled speculation among players.

It's crucial to maintain perspective on the real news, as one Reddit user humorously noted: "Oh great, as if one Lash wasn't bad enough, now there are two of him!"