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Recommended reading Deadlock is drip-feeding 6 new heroes over the next couple of weeks, and is letting players decide which ones drop first A mod that lets you play Half-Life 2 multiplayer as the mercs from Team Fortress 2 is coming to Steam Rainbow Six Siege X is going absolutely bananas with laser tripwires next season Splitgate 2's official launch is just days away as devs tease 'a massive surprise' which will be unveiled at Summer Game Fest The best FPS games on PC Keep an eye on Wildgate, a PvP space FPS out later this month: Solo queuing can be rough, but it's still cool as hell to join a ragtag group of scavengers in space Overwatch 2 Season 17 is 'all about giving you more customisation' as 3 new heroes are added to Stadium with some pretty busted abilities Third Person Shooter Deadlock's latest character basically gets a portal gun, and his ult teleports enemies to a void hotel where they have to do a platforming challenge Stevie Bonifield 24 August 2025 The Doorman is just one of six new characters joining Valve's upcoming hero shooter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Valve) Valve has once again broken its silence on its upcoming hero shooter-meets-MOBA Deadlock. Six new playable characters were announced last week and Valve has been slowly revealing more about each of them in the days since. The latest might be one of the game's coolest characters yet, featuring an ability clearly inspired by another Valve franchise. Officially added on August 22, the Doorman uses bells, luggage carts, and doorways to take out opponents. The Doorway ability is straight out of Portal—you place two connected doors that players and (most) projectiles can travel through. Deadlock: The Doorman - Abilities Showcase - YouTube The glowing surface of the doors looks similar to the portals in Portal, but with a sweet swirling gold animation. With Splitgate 2 on ice after a disastrous launch, I guess there was plenty of room for the OGs of this winning mechanic to reclaim it for themselves. Related articles Deadlock is drip-feeding 6 new heroes over the next couple of weeks, and is letting players decide which ones drop first A mod that lets you play Half-Life 2 multiplayer as the mercs from Team Fortress 2 is coming to Steam Rainbow Six Siege X is going absolutely bananas with laser tripwires next season The Doorman has a couple other abilities, as well, including Call Bell. This bomb-like ability does two bursts of spirit damage, one on impact and a second after a short delay. The second blast also reduces weapon accuracy and movement speed. Then there's the Luggage Cart ability, so named because if you've ever wanted to run someone over with a luggage cart, now's your chance. This ability deals spirit damages and drags enemies away. It can also stun opponents if the cart hits a wall. Deadlock Doorman ultimate showcase - YouTube Lastly, the Doorman can use Hotel Guest to teleport opponents to the Baroness Hotel, a little pocket dimension platforming challenge where they pay for their stay in spirit damage. Opponents have to rush to the hotel's exit elevator to return to wherever they were teleported from. The Doorman is available to play now in Deadlock, along with a couple other heroes from the new line-up including Mina and Billy. Valve is adding another new hero every two days through this week. You can vote for which one from the remaining roster you want to see next using votes earned each time you complete a game. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. If you haven't tried Deadlock yet, getting access is a bit tricky. It's still in closed beta and you need to be friends with someone on Steam who already has access to the game to get in yourself. If you don't know anyone who's already in the closed beta, there's a dedicated megathread on the Deadlock subreddit where new players can share their Steam friend codes to request access from existing players. 2025 games: This year's upcoming releases Best PC games: Our all-time favorites Free PC games: Freebie fest Best FPS games: Finest gunplay Best RPGs: Grand adventures Best co-op games: Better together Stevie Bonifield Contributor Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist specializing in mobile tech, gaming gear, and accessories. 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