Footage of Valve’s rumored MOBA shooter Deadlock leaked online, showing Steampunk action

Footage of Deadlock, the upcoming game reportedly in development at Valve, has leaked online, showing gameplay of the multiplayer hero shooter in action. The new gameplay videos reveal Deadlock’s training mode, several of his hero characters, and skylines for players to travel on, similar to the skyhook system used in BioShock: Infinite.

Described as a mix of influences from Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2, Valve-focused content creator Gabe Follower reported that the game would be a third-person competitive experience with a 6v6 format, tower defense mechanics and a mix of steampunk and fantasy. design influences. “Combination of Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, Overwatch, Valorant, Smite and Orcs Must Die,” the account claims.

“The design of the heroes is quite inspired by the Dota universe,” posted Gabe Follower a few days ago. “The main map references a modern steampunk European city – much like Half-Life. Initially, the game contained sci-fi elements inspired by Half-Life and Portal, but after poor feedback, the team at development decided to focus on fantasy.”

Several heroes were also revealed, including the mischievous Ivy, the demon gentleman Infernus, the devious agent Haze, the glass cannon Lady Geist, and the pale marksman Vindicta. Interestingly, several of these characters are marked “great for new players”, suggesting a newcomer-friendly approach. There’s also a closer look at the training modes offered in the game, giving players a chance to familiarize themselves with Deadlock’s controls and gameplay.

If Deadlock is Valve’s next game, it will face stiff competition in this market. Valorant and Overwatch 2 have sizable audiences, while NetEase’s Marvel Rivals is also expected to make a splash in the competitive gaming genre upon release.