Deadlock is a new game from Valve in an exciting MOBA + shooter format. Valve kept details about their new project under wraps for quite some time, despite various rumors. Eventually, they officially confirmed the existence of Deadlock and started recruiting players for private testing.

As of today, Deadlock is in a closed testing phase, but everyone has the opportunity to gain access.

There are several ways to do so:

• Valve directly invited you.

• You received an invitation from a friend who already has the game.
  

When you won’t be able to receive an invitation:

• Your Steam account is level 0.

• You ignored or declined a previous test invitation (after some time, you may receive another one).
  
  

How to Invite a Friend to the Deadlock Playtest

If you or your friend already have access to Deadlock, you can invite others to the playtest yourself.

1. Go to the bottom-right corner of the screen and click on "Invite Friends."

      2. Find the desired friend in the list and send them an invitation.

     3. Accept the invitation and download the game. Typically, the invitation arrives within 1–2 days.

Gaining access to Deadlock before its official release is a great opportunity for those who want to be among the first to try Valve's new project. By following a few simple steps, you can join the testing or invite your friends to the game. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the closed testing and help make Deadlock even better before its release.