Early Development Build - Revision history

Fathom of the opera: moved the experimental build section to Deadlock

2026-08-26T17:37:56Z

moved the experimental build section to Deadlock

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	Players can also report bugs, suggest new features, heroes and items for the game via the public forum sections, some of which have been added, such as {{ItemIcon\|Magic Carpet}}.		Players can also report bugs, suggest new features, heroes and items for the game via the public forum sections, some of which have been added, such as {{ItemIcon\|Magic Carpet}}.

	~~== Experimental Build ==~~
	In May 2025, a second private ''Deadlock'' build was accidentally shared in a livestream, revealing then-upcoming new heroes and redesigns for existing heroes.<ref>2025-05-01 - atahutahatena on Reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumors - [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1kclj5p/streamer_accidentally_leaks_hero_roster_of_a_more/ Streamer accidentally leaks hero roster of a more "secret" private Deadlock pre-alpha playtest build]</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

Fathom of the opera at 23:38, 22 June 2026

2026-06-22T23:38:40Z

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	{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.		{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.
	}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.		}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.
	}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]		}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, [[Update:February 25, 2025\|February 2025]]]]

	The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.		The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.

~2026-WallShoesNeutral452: Undo revision 81717 by ~2026-WallShoesNeutral452 (talk)

2026-06-16T05:49:55Z

Undo revision 81717 by ~2026-WallShoesNeutral452 (talk)

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	{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.		{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.
	}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.		}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.
	}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025\|alt=<nowiki>Screenshot of [[Deadlock]] as of [[Map Rework Update]]. Bebop, Infernus, Mo & Krill, Calico, Paradox and Pocket are in the sapphire team, while Haze, Viscous, Mirage, Abrams, Seven and Ivy are in the amber team. Pocket and Mo & Krill are shooting the Amber Hand patron, the [[Hidden King]]'s predecessor</nowiki>]]		}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]

	The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.		The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.

~2026-WallShoesNeutral452 at 05:48, 16 June 2026

2026-06-16T05:48:30Z

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	{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.		{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.
	}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.		}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.
	}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]		}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025\|alt=<nowiki>Screenshot of [[Deadlock]] as of [[Map Rework Update]]. Bebop, Infernus, Mo & Krill, Calico, Paradox and Pocket are in the sapphire team, while Haze, Viscous, Mirage, Abrams, Seven and Ivy are in the amber team. Pocket and Mo & Krill are shooting the Amber Hand patron, the [[Hidden King]]'s predecessor</nowiki>]]

	The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.		The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.

~2026-SlideQuicksilverUnstoppable439 at 00:39, 14 June 2026

2026-06-14T00:39:24Z

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	{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], [[Valve Corporation]]\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.		{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.
	}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], [[Valve Corporation]]\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.		}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.
	}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]		}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]

~2026-SlideQuicksilverUnstoppable439 at 00:38, 14 June 2026

2026-06-14T00:38:02Z

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	{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]]\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.		{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], [[Valve Corporation]]\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.
	}}		}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], [[Valve Corporation]]\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.
	[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]		}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]

	The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.		The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.

Fathom of the opera at 23:59, 12 June 2026

2026-06-12T23:59:42Z

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	{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]]\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.		{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]]\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.
	}}		}}
			[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]

	The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.		The Early Development Build is the closed beta<ref>Listed as ''"Deadlock - Closed Beta Access"'' under Steam user licenses</ref> of ''[[Deadlock]].'' It possesses a wide array of placeholder designs and models. In order to access the build, one must first receive an invite from someone who already has access.

Gammaton32: wording

2026-06-10T22:39:01Z

wording

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	The official [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ ''Deadlock'' forums] were created on April 3, 2024, and the first posts on the forum were made on April 16.<ref>2024-04-16 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Forums - [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/early-development-build-privacy.2/ Early Development Build Privacy]</ref> The [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 official Discord server] was created on April 20. Matchmaking was opened for the first time on April 24.<ref>2024-04-24 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Reminder that matchmaking games start tonight at 8PM PST. Matches will start one after the other as the queue fills up. We are excited to start playtesting with you all."''</ref>		The official [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ ''Deadlock'' forums] were created on April 3, 2024, and the first posts on the forum were made on April 16.<ref>2024-04-16 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Forums - [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/early-development-build-privacy.2/ Early Development Build Privacy]</ref> The [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 official Discord server] was created on April 20. Matchmaking was opened for the first time on April 24.<ref>2024-04-24 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Reminder that matchmaking games start tonight at 8PM PST. Matches will start one after the other as the queue fills up. We are excited to start playtesting with you all."''</ref>

	Players can create a forum account and join the Discord server through the Player Feedback button in the lower-left corner of the ~~Escape~~ menu.		Players can create a forum account and join the Discord server through the Player Feedback button in the lower-left corner of the main menu (<code>Esc</code> by default).

	== Invitation Process ==		== Invitation Process ==
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	== Feedback Process ==		== Feedback Process ==
	During the beta, feedback is heavily encouraged. However, due to developer concerns about echo chambers of opinions being formed, it is best that all feedback be given via the game's [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ official forums]. The forums ~~contain various~~ sections for different kinds of feedback ~~and have permissions set so that~~ users can only view their own posts. ~~In theory this helps prevent players from giving feedback simply because they saw others giving the same feedback and~~ helps the developers better ~~zero in on~~ points where several players have independently given the same feedback.		During the beta, feedback is heavily encouraged. However, due to developer concerns about echo chambers of opinions being formed, it is best that all feedback be given via the game's [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ official forums]. The forums have private sections for different kinds of feedback, in which users can only view their own posts. This helps the developers better identify points where several players have independently given the same feedback.

	Players can also report bugs, suggest new features, heroes and items for the game via the forum sections ~~that are visible to everyone~~, some of which have been added, such as {{ItemIcon\|Magic Carpet}}.		Players can also report bugs, suggest new features, heroes and items for the game via the public forum sections, some of which have been added, such as {{ItemIcon\|Magic Carpet}}.

	== Experimental Build ==		== Experimental Build ==

Monster Domosed: Not limited to the hideout

2026-06-10T22:32:45Z

Not limited to the hideout

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	The official [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ ''Deadlock'' forums] were created on April 3, 2024, and the first posts on the forum were made on April 16.<ref>2024-04-16 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Forums - [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/early-development-build-privacy.2/ Early Development Build Privacy]</ref> The [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 official Discord server] was created on April 20. Matchmaking was opened for the first time on April 24.<ref>2024-04-24 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Reminder that matchmaking games start tonight at 8PM PST. Matches will start one after the other as the queue fills up. We are excited to start playtesting with you all."''</ref>		The official [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ ''Deadlock'' forums] were created on April 3, 2024, and the first posts on the forum were made on April 16.<ref>2024-04-16 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Forums - [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/early-development-build-privacy.2/ Early Development Build Privacy]</ref> The [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 official Discord server] was created on April 20. Matchmaking was opened for the first time on April 24.<ref>2024-04-24 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Reminder that matchmaking games start tonight at 8PM PST. Matches will start one after the other as the queue fills up. We are excited to start playtesting with you all."''</ref>

	Players can create an account ~~on the forums~~ and join the Discord server through ~~a link in~~ the ~~game's Escape key menu screen in the [[Hideout]],~~ in the lower left corner.		Players can create a forum account and join the Discord server through the Player Feedback button in the lower-left corner of the Escape menu.

	== Invitation Process ==		== Invitation Process ==

~2026-StoneStonePatron416: specified

2026-06-10T22:21:21Z

specified

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	The official [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ ''Deadlock'' forums] were created on April 3, 2024, and the first posts on the forum were made on April 16.<ref>2024-04-16 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Forums - [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/early-development-build-privacy.2/ Early Development Build Privacy]</ref> The [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 official Discord server] was created on April 20. Matchmaking was opened for the first time on April 24.<ref>2024-04-24 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Reminder that matchmaking games start tonight at 8PM PST. Matches will start one after the other as the queue fills up. We are excited to start playtesting with you all."''</ref>		The official [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/ ''Deadlock'' forums] were created on April 3, 2024, and the first posts on the forum were made on April 16.<ref>2024-04-16 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Forums - [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/early-development-build-privacy.2/ Early Development Build Privacy]</ref> The [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 official Discord server] was created on April 20. Matchmaking was opened for the first time on April 24.<ref>2024-04-24 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Reminder that matchmaking games start tonight at 8PM PST. Matches will start one after the other as the queue fills up. We are excited to start playtesting with you all."''</ref>

	Players can create an account on the forums and join the Discord server through a link in the game's ~~escape~~ menu screen in the [[Hideout]], in the lower left corner.		Players can create an account on the forums and join the Discord server through a link in the game's Escape key menu screen in the [[Hideout]], in the lower left corner.

	== Invitation Process ==		== Invitation Process ==

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	{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], [[Valve Corporation]]\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.		{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want to develop the game with you all and release regular updates. We will do a better job at that the more input we get from everyone.
	}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], [[Valve Corporation]]\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.		}}{{Quotation\|[[Yoshi]], ''[[Valve Corporation]]''\|We want people to complain, so that we may improve things.
	}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]		}}[[File:Early Development Build 2025.jpg\|thumb\|Early Development Build, February 2025]]