Valve’s Secret Game Hits 16000 Players in Hidden Test

It seems the Valve has a new hero shooter in the works, and despite no official announcement, it’s already making waves in the gaming community.

The game, reportedly called “Deadlock,” has been the talk of the town for months. Valve trademarked this name earlier this year for online video games, adding fuel to the fire of speculation. Leaked images and gameplay clips have given us a tantalizing glimpse of what to expect – MOBA-style lanes, rail systems reminiscent of Bioshock Infinite, and a roster of 19 playable heroes.

Secret Playtests Draw Massive Crowds

What’s truly remarkable is the scale of the game’s secret playtests. This week, over 16,000 concurrent players were logged in, with the peak hitting on August 12. These numbers are impressive for an unreleased game, rivaling some established shooters in the market.

The playtests have been growing steadily, with an earlier session attracting over 5,000 players. This growth suggests that Valve might be gearing up for a larger reveal or even a full release soon.

Interestingly, Valve has remained silent about Deadlock, despite the growing public interest. This approach isn’t entirely new for the company – they took a similar tack with Counter-Strike 2, announcing it suddenly and following up quickly with public playtests.

While some fear Deadlock might join the ranks of long-awaited titles like Half-Life 3, the increasing frequency and size of these playtests paint a more optimistic picture. It seems more likely that we’re on the cusp of an official announcement.

Gamers are excited to see what Valve has in store for us with Deadlock. The combination of MOBA elements and hero-shooter gameplay could bring a fresh twist to the genre.