Exciting news from Valve! The company has officially announced its latest project, "Deadlock," although the reveal was quite understated. The game now has a Steam page, but the information provided is minimal. The page only states that "Deadlock" is in early development with placeholder art and experimental gameplay, and access is currently limited to those invited by Valve's playtesters.

The announcement follows months of speculation and insider information. Closed playtests started in May, and by August, the game had garnered significant attention with thousands of players getting involved. The Verge got an early look at the game and shared a hands-on preview last week.

As of now, many popular streamers, including Shroud, are showcasing "Deadlock" live, following a recent decision by Valve to ease restrictions on public discussions about the game.

While "Deadlock" shows promise as a new multiplayer title in Valve's lineup, it's still unclear whether it will achieve the long-lasting success of classics like Counter-Strike or Dota 2, or if it might face a fate similar to Valve’s less successful venture, Artifact. Stay tuned for more updates as "Deadlock" continues to develop and gain traction.