If you’re not yet familiar with it, a new Deadlock-inspired third-person shooter arcade game has been introduced to Dota 2. “Deadlock Experimental” offers a unique experience of playing Dota 2 from a third-person shooter perspective. It’s important to understand that this game is not just another shooting game, but rather a MOBA-style game with a third-person shooter perspective.
Play Deadlock Experemental in Dota 2 (Image credit: Dota 2)
Introducing Deadlock Experimental
Distinct from Valve’s official game Deadlock, “Deadlock Experimental” is a Dota 2 Arcade mode created by a Steam user known as StrangeR. It serves as a demonstration of the upcoming third-person shooter Deadlock within the Dota 2 environment. Inspired by gameplay from streamer Meeponegeroi, this game features the familiar Dota 2 map but with some unique differences. Players can now use characters from the Deadlock game against the traditional Dota 2 heroes.
One of the most thrilling aspects of Deadlock Experimental is the ability to switch to a third-person perspective for combat and movement. However, tasks requiring more strategy, like collecting runes or battling Roshan, may be better suited for the standard bird’s-eye view.
Although the mod is still in its early stages, it’s impressive that the game mode is already playable with a few additional steps. Fans are eagerly anticipating Valve’s official integration of this custom mode into Dota 2.
Playing Deadlock Experimental
As it’s not directly available in the Dota 2 client yet, follow these steps to enjoy Deadlock Experimental:
- Visit the Workshop page for the map
- Subscribe to the custom mode
- Allow Steam to download the custom map
- Launch Dota 2 as usual
- Access the ‘Arcade’ section in the main menu
- Locate the downloaded custom mode and select ‘Play Deadlock Experimental’
Deadlock Experimental provides a fresh perspective on Dota 2 as a shooter game. While it isn’t an official Valve release, its source of inspiration, Deadlock, is currently being tested by Valve. This unique Dota 2 arcade mode demonstrates that despite the change in perspective, there are still many similarities between Dota 2 and Deadlock, enabling heroes from both games to compete on an even playing field.
