Valve's Deadrock Surpasses 262,145 Concurrent Players Pre-Release
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Valve's upcoming multiplayer game 'Deadrock' has achieved 262,145 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the previous record held by 'Team Fortress 2'. Currently in development, the game is only accessible through invites, with no confirmed release date.
Record-Breaking Player Count
Valve's new multiplayer title, 'Deadrock', has reached a notable milestone, recording 262,145 concurrent players on Steam as of September 9. This figure exceeds the previous record of 253,997 held by 'Team Fortress 2', showcasing the game's immediate popularity despite still being in development.
According to statistics from SteamDB, 'Deadrock' not only set a new peak for itself but did so by a margin of approximately 8,148 players compared to 'Team Fortress 2'. The game remains in its early build phase, and players can currently join only through invitations from existing testers.
Development and Features
Valve has indicated that the game is in a testing phase, with an emphasis on gathering user feedback to refine the gameplay experience. The official Steam page describes the current build as featuring temporary graphics and experimental gameplay elements.
The developer shared updates regarding the game's progress on August 29, emphasizing their commitment to validating the core fun and enhancing the overall quality based on player input. Additional features such as a growth system, hero customization, and hideouts are under development and may evolve based on testing outcomes.
Recent updates, including the 'City Never Sleeps' patch, have revamped battlefield aesthetics and improved interface, convenience, and accessibility. Alongside these changes, six new heroes are set to join the game, starting with 'Rat King' on September 2, followed by 'Baba' on September 6, and 'Solomon' on September 9.