{"id":15862,"date":"2026-07-23T10:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/?p=15862"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:00:28","slug":"how-to-send-a-deadlock-invite-step-by-step-guide-to-invite-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/how-to-send-a-deadlock-invite-step-by-step-guide-to-invite-friends","title":{"rendered":"How to Send a Deadlock Invite (Step-by-Step Guide to Invite Friends)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Deadlock<\/a>\u2019s expansive roster of unique heroes<\/a> and MOBA-style gameplay has already generated tremendous hype, and the game hasn\u2019t even hit 1.0 yet. Valve\u2019s 6v6 hero shooter isn\u2019t publicly available either, with access being strictly invite-only through existing playtesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll explain how to send and receive a Deadlock<\/a> invite, plus guidance on tracking your referral status, troubleshooting delays, and requesting access if you don\u2019t know anyone already playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Deadlock invite system means for access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deadlock is still in early development and is not yet available to the general public.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Steam store<\/a> page, access to Deadlock is currently limited to friend invites sent by existing playtesters<\/strong>. This means you\u2019ll need somebody on your friends list who already <\/em>has Deadlock in their Steam library to send you an invite before you can join the playtest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importantly, playtest invites don\u2019t appear instantly<\/strong>. The typical delivery timeframe is around 1\u20132 days<\/strong>, but some users have reported<\/a> that the process can take significantly longer. When it arrives, you should receive an email and a Steam notification prompting you to accept or reject the invitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t get an invite from a friend, you can either wait for Valve to expand Deadlock access on Steam or request an invitation through a reputable community. That said, we suggest you rely on existing friends for invites, as adding random strangers could expose you to scammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to send a Deadlock invite to friends (in-game workflow)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to note that only existing Deadlock playtesters can invite other players<\/strong>. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n