Current status#
- Release date
- To be announced
- Stage
- Early development, invite-only playtest
- How to get in
- Friend invites from existing players
- Price
- Not announced
- Platform
- Windows PC via Steam
Valve’s Steam store page reads: “Access to Deadlock is currently limited to friend invites via our playtesters.” The release date field says “To be announced”.
What we know#
- The game remains invite-only after the City Never Sleeps update on 29 Sep 2026.
- Valve hasn’t announced a release date or price.
- Development is active: Ranked arrived on 30 Jul 2026, City Never Sleeps on 29 Sep 2026, and a new hero on 20 Oct 2026.
What we don’t know#
- When the game will release or open access more widely.
- Whether it will be free-to-play or paid.
- Whether other platforms are planned — see the planned console availability page.
We don’t repeat release-date rumours. When Valve announces something, this page changes the same day.
FAQ#
Is Deadlock out yet?
No. It’s an invite-only playtest with no release date announced.
Is Deadlock free?
Valve hasn’t announced pricing. Getting an invite from a friend doesn’t involve a purchase.
Is Deadlock in alpha or beta?
Valve describes it as in early development, with access limited to friend invites.
When will Deadlock release?
The Steam page says “To be announced”.