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How to Get Deadlock Access and Invites

Yes, Deadlock is still invite only. Valve gives access through invites from friends who already play, and the Steam page has no button to request access. You can only add the game to your wishlist there. Also how to invite a friend, whether Deadlock is free, where it runs, when it comes out and how to unlock Ranked.

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What is Deadlock?

Deadlock is a team shooter with MOBA elements made by Valve. Two teams pick heroes with their own abilities, buy items during the match and push lanes toward the enemy base.

There are 43 heroes in the game right now.

All Deadlock heroes
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Is Deadlock invite only?

Yes, Deadlock is still invite only. Valve gives access through invites from friends who already play, and the Steam page has no button to request access. You can only add the game to your wishlist there.

How do you get a Deadlock invite?

Ask a friend who already plays Deadlock. You need to be friends on Steam, then the friend sends the invite from the game.

  1. The friend opens Deadlock and clicks the friend invite button in the bottom right corner of the main menu.
  2. In the Steam friends list that opens, they choose your account.
  3. Access usually arrives within two days, after that Deadlock appears in your Steam library.

Is Deadlock free?

Right now you pay nothing. Invited players get Deadlock in their Steam library without buying it. The Steam page shows no price, and Valve has not said how the game will be sold at release.

Is Deadlock on console or Steam Deck?

Officially Deadlock runs only on Windows through Steam. Valve has not checked it for Steam Deck yet and has not announced console versions.

When does Deadlock come out?

There is no release date yet, the Steam page says “To be announced” and Valve calls the game an early development build. On August 23, 2024 Valve opened the Steam page and allowed streams and public talk about the game, but access stayed invite only.

What are the Deadlock system requirements?

Valve has not published system requirements yet. The Steam page only asks for a 64-bit processor and operating system.

How do you unlock Ranked in Deadlock?

Ranked opens after 60 wins in Standard mode. In Ranked you can only pick heroes you have won at least 15 Standard games with, and you need at least 3 such heroes. Valve added these rules on July 30, 2026.

You queue solo or with one friend, each season starts with 8 calibration matches, and the current season ends on November 5, 2026.

Deadlock ranks and player share

Frequently asked questions

What is Deadlock?
Deadlock is a team shooter with MOBA elements made by Valve. Two teams pick heroes with their own abilities, buy items during the match and push lanes toward the enemy base.
Is Deadlock invite only?
Yes, Deadlock is still invite only. Valve gives access through invites from friends who already play, and the Steam page has no button to request access. You can only add the game to your wishlist there.
How do you get a Deadlock invite?
Ask a friend who already plays Deadlock. You need to be friends on Steam, then the friend sends the invite from the game.
Is Deadlock free?
Right now you pay nothing. Invited players get Deadlock in their Steam library without buying it. The Steam page shows no price, and Valve has not said how the game will be sold at release.
Is Deadlock on console or Steam Deck?
Officially Deadlock runs only on Windows through Steam. Valve has not checked it for Steam Deck yet and has not announced console versions.
When does Deadlock come out?
There is no release date yet, the Steam page says “To be announced” and Valve calls the game an early development build. On August 23, 2024 Valve opened the Steam page and allowed streams and public talk about the game, but access stayed invite only.
What are the Deadlock system requirements?
Valve has not published system requirements yet. The Steam page only asks for a 64-bit processor and operating system.
How do you unlock Ranked in Deadlock?
Ranked opens after 60 wins in Standard mode. In Ranked you can only pick heroes you have won at least 15 Standard games with, and you need at least 3 such heroes. Valve added these rules on July 30, 2026.