softlock
Noun
A situation where a game remains apparently playable, but further progress is impossible, typically due to a design flaw or glitch.
- Examples
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I defeated the boss, but got hit at the exact same time; now I'm stuck in a softlock and can't exit the level.
Fixed a softlock where Concentration in the interrogation room wouldn’t turn off and wouldn’t let you start the interrogation.
Verb
To be in or cause a softlock; to remain playable but unable to progress.
Usage- Intransitive
- Transitive
- Related words
- hardlockanti-softlock
Word forms
softlockssoftlockssoftlockingsoftlockedsoftlocked