How to get Deadlock Beta Access

Deadlock, Valve’s new MOBA Shooter has taken the gaming world by storm with its unique twist on the familiar genre. Access to the Deadlock Beta 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 are interested in playing Deadlock, know that you can’t just go sign up or download the game without a proper invitation. The ongoing beta test is limited for this reason, but this is only due to how Valve has decided to distribute invites. So, to get into the beta, you’ll need an invite from anyone who already has access to the game. Valve may be sending out their own invites on occasion, but the best way to join the beta is to get an invite from someone you know.

If you’re in luck, and know someone in the beta, have them invite you through Deadlock’s referral 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 your Steam Notifications tab, letting you know you now have access. Also, in case isn’t obvious, you do need a verified Steam Account to play the Deadlock Beta (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 that Deadlock remains in active development while online and that Dota 2, Valve’s previous MOBA, had a similar beta schedule until its official release. This is fantastic news for myself, and those who adore Deadlock, as it means we can play and enjoy the game whenever we like.