How to Get an Invite to the Deadlock Playtest

After hiding in secret for a long time, Valve finally announced the existence of Deadlock. While this MOBA and hero shooter was in playtest for selected players, we finally know how to get an invite into the Deadlock playtest thanks to its Steam store page debut. So, if you’re looking to get a Deadlock playtest invite, keep reading to learn how!

Where to Get an Invite to Deadlock Playtest

The best way to get a Deadlock playtest invite is from Valve itself. However, Valve’s official Deadlock invites are few and far between since the company is only offering that to streamers and limited folks. Alternatively, you can find a Deadlock playtester and have them invite you. Follow the steps below to do so:

1. Find a Deadlock Playtester

To get a Deadlock playtest invite, you will need to find someone who already has access. Although Valve started with limited invitations, a lot of players have access to the game with over 80k concurrent players on SteamDB records. This fortunately means it will not be hard for you to find someone who has access to the game.

So begin by checking out X threads or Reddit discussions to find players who are willing to add you as a friend on Steam to invite you into the game. The best place to find such players is the Deadlock subreddit. However, beware of scammers or suspicious links. You can easily detect a genuine invite through a Steam profile link or a friend code. Once you add a friend who already has Deadlock access, proceed to the next step.

2. Have Your Friend Invite You from Inside Deadlock

Note: Invites can take longer than an hour and can be up to 1-2 days as well. If you have already invited a friend, have patience.

Once your friend has added you to the game, this step is for them. To invite someone to the Deadlock playtest, follow the steps below:

• First, open Deadlock and select the Invite Your Friends option from the bottom right.
• Click on the friend’s profile from the pop-up and invite them.
• Now, wait at least 30- 60 minutes and the invited person will receive an email from Steam.
• View the invite from the mail, Accept the playtest, and install Deadlock.

And that’s it! You know how to get a Deadlock playtest invite. So now’s the time to go out hunting for players who have the game!

We are already playtesting Deadlock with our first impressions to be out very soon. Meanwhile, if you want a Deadlock invite comment your Steam friend ID down below as we will be inviting as many eager playtesters as possible!