A new project from Valve, titled Deadlock, has surfaced online. The game is a blend of Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, and Overwatch. The authenticity of the screenshots has been confirmed by insider Maxim "Gabe Follower" Poletaev.
Judging by the screenshots, the game incorporates key MOBA mechanics. The images mention creep denial and feature lanes on the map. The hero designs are inspired by Dota 2 characters, and the battlefield has a steampunk aesthetic.
Earlier, Gabe Follower revealed that battles in Deadlock will take place in a 6v6 format. Players will navigate a map with four lanes and can quickly move across it using rails. Initially, the game included sci-fi elements inspired by Portal and Half-Life, but these were dropped following negative feedback from testers. The game's style is now focused on fantasy.