softlocked

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A form of softlock — A situation where a game remains apparently playable, but further progress is impossible, typically due to a design flaw or glitch.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of softlock

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
unwinnablewalking dead
Cite this entry
APA

softlocked. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/softlocked

MLA

“softlocked.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/softlocked. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “softlocked,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/softlocked.

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