Multiplayer games making headlines is hardly a rarity in 2026, as the ill-advised wave of COVID-era investment in live-service games continues breaking on the shore. Valve’s Deadlock is different.

Deadlock has only officially existed for a short while now (although we all knew about it before—Valve just didn't want to admit it). But ever since Deadlock was made public less than a week ago, I've ...

Deadlock has a lot of players right now. Valve’s new game Deadlock has hit a new milestone as it has just hit a new all-time high for concurrent players that has broken the 100,000 mark. While the ...

So right away, this whole argument comes with a big caveat, one that needs to be made clear immediately and up top: despite hints, rumors, speculation, and even some leaked screenshots, there's no ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. As Valve’s Deadlock continues to grow in popularity, some ...

We suppose people will see it like an Early Access game now. Valve has decided to take some serious steps forward about its next big title still in development, Deadlock. Over the weekend, they ...