How to Get Invited to Deadlock: Complete Guide

Deadlock is a 6 vs. 6 team-based shooter, somewhat reminiscent of the original Overwatch. It is Valve's first third-person shooter, with the exception of Alien Swarm, which was a top-down shooter.

In Deadlock, players control powerful characters whose goal is to escort NPCs through multiple "lanes" and destroy stationary enemy defenses. This gameplay makes Deadlock similar to a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), where success depends on the coordination of the entire team.

Key Features

• MOBA-style gameplay: Players must destroy enemy defenses to gain access to their "Patron" - a huge magical golem that must be defeated to end the match.
• Third-person and dynamic movement: Players can use ziplines to quickly move around the arena, which adds dynamism and new tactical possibilities to the games.
• Hero Variety: The game features about 20 unique heroes with a variety of skills and abilities. While the characters' backstories remain unclear, it adds depth to the game world.
• It's important to note that Deadlock is currently only available to invite-only testers. Despite this, the number of active players has consistently hovered around 20,000, indicating a high level of interest in the project even at this early stage of testing.

Ways to Get Invited to Test Deadlock

Every player has a chance to be one of the lucky ones to receive an invite to Deadlock. Here are a few ways to do so:

1. Be Active in Other Valve Games: Playing games like Dota 2, CS 2, or Team Fortress can increase your chances of getting an invite. Valve values ​​active players.
2. Follow Valve News: Subscribing to Valve news via Steam and being active on their social media can also help. The company periodically sends out invitations to its subscribers and active community members.
3. Invite from a Friend: If you know someone who is already participating in Deadlock testing, they can invite you by clicking the "Invite a Friend" button and entering your email.

Monitoring Valve's Social Media

Valve actively informs about testing and distribution of invitations through its official social media accounts. It is recommended to follow the news on platforms such as Twitter and check official blogs and news sites dedicated to Valve.

Community involvement

Participation in the Valve community can increase the chances of receiving an invite. Here are some ways:

• Forums: Participate in discussions on forums dedicated to Valve games and Deadlock.
• Steam Groups: Join official Steam groups and actively participate in discussions.

Participation in contests and giveaways

Keep an eye out for various contests and giveaways that are held by both official sources and independent bloggers or gaming publications. Participation in such events can significantly increase your chances of receiving an invite.

Beta testing

When a game is in beta testing, watch for announcements about recruiting testers. This usually requires filling out a questionnaire or registering.

Check your email and Steam notifications

If you have registered on the official website and are following the news, be sure to check your email and Steam notifications regularly. Valve often sends out invites through these channels.

Getting an invite to Deadlock via GGSel

One of the easiest ways to get an invite to test Deadlock is to buy it from sellers on the GGSel marketplace for a small price. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the GGSel website and enter "Deadlock" in the search bar.
2. Find the desired product, paying attention to the price, number of sales, reviews, and seller rating.
3. Carefully read the product description and follow the instructions for payment.
4. Send a unique 16-digit code in the chat.
5. Provide a link to your Steam profile for quick friend addition.
6. Accept the friend request.
7. Wait for the invite to be confirmed.
8. Wait for an email to the email linked to your Steam account or a notification in the Steam client.
9. Once payment is completed, you should receive an invitation within 1-2 days (usually faster).

Please note: to receive an invite, you must have an activated Steam account with at least $5 spent.

Activating an Invite

After receiving an invite, follow these steps:

1. Check your email for an invite from Valve.
2. Follow the instructions in the email to activate the invite, which usually involves entering a special code in Steam.
3. After activating the invite, Deadlock will appear in your Steam library. Download and install the game.
4. Launch the game and dive into the new project from Valve!