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Leaked Deadlock Build Reveals 10 New Heroes, Sparks Debate

5/3/2025

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A leaked pre-alpha build of Valve's upcoming hero shooter, Deadlock, has surfaced, showcasing 10 new heroes and revamped designs. Briefly glimpsed during a livestream, the footage sparked debate over its legitimacy, particularly due to a character resembling a fan creation. This has led to speculation about Valve's secret internal testing phase.

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A leaked pre-alpha build of Valve's upcoming hero shooter, Deadlock, has surfaced, showcasing 10 new heroes and revamped designs. Briefly glimpsed during a livestream, the footage sparked debate over its legitimacy, particularly due to a character resembling a fan creation. This has led to speculation about Valve's secret internal testing phase.