

A leaked video suggests that Valve might be developing a new hero shooter called Deadlock, reminiscent of BioShock Infinite in style and gameplay. Valve has not commented on these leaks, which include gameplay footage and screenshots showing a third-person shooter with fantasy and steampunk elements, including tower defense mechanics and fast travel using floating rails. The authenticity of Deadlock as Valve's next project remains unconfirmed, but the leaked materials showcase a game that aligns with Valve's aesthetic and design philosophy.

In the leaked gameplay video of Valve's alleged hero shooter Deadlock, several character designs are showcased. Some of the characters seem to fit the game's fantasy setting mixed with steampunk elements. There is a blue sniper character, which has drawn comparison to a similar character in Overwatch. Additionally, there are characters that resemble alternate reality versions of Team Fortress 2 characters, such as a robot character wearing The Spy's brown suit and a character named Infernus, who looks like a combination of The Sniper and Pyro. The character designs showcased in the video are likely from a beta version of the game and may change if Valve officially announces and releases Deadlock.

The aesthetic style of the leaked Deadlock video showcases a fantasy setting mixed with steampunk elements. It features magicians, weird creatures, and robots, which are reminiscent of Valve's previous games. The city's early 1900s aesthetic in the video is similar to Team Fortress 2's turn-of-the-century American design and illustration inspirations. Additionally, the video displays a fast travel system using floating rails, which is visually comparable to BioShock Infinite.