Deadlock, Valve’s new MOBA Shooter has taken the gaming world by storm with its unique twist on the familiar genre. Access to theDeadlockBeta test is ‘limited’, but there is a surefire way to jump into it, which I am about to share with you right now.
How to get into the Deadlock Beta
If you’re in luck, and know someone in the beta, have them invite you throughDeadlock’sreferral system, which can be found right on the game’s main menu.
Simply have them click the‘Invite your Friends’button on the bottom right, and then click on your name. Doing so will automatically submit their name to Valve as a suggested invite. Valve has to give the green light for you to receive the invitation, so it may take a few days to get it. When you do, however, it will appear in yourSteam Notificationstab, letting you know you now have access. Also, in case isn’t obvious, you do need averifiedSteam Accountto play theDeadlockBeta (and likely the full release as well).
Once you have access to the Deadlock Beta, you will also be able to invite others to it using the method I described above. There are no secondary qualifications, so practically anyone can join in and play so long as they receive an invite from another player. I have heard of no situations where Valve has refused to invite someone.
How long will the Deadlock Beta be active?
Valve has not released information on the Beta’s duration,implying it will last indefinitely. This is further supported by the fact thatDeadlockremains in active development while online and thatDota 2, Valve’s previous MOBA, had a similar beta schedule until its official release. This is fantastic news for myself, and those who adoreDeadlock, as it means we can play and enjoy the game whenever we like.
