"2025's First Deadlock Update Surprisingly Small"

Valve has returned from their New Year holidays, and game developers are rolling out new patches across various titles. After the announcement that Deadlock would shift away from its bi-weekly update cycle, we were expecting a patch with a comprehensive changelog. However, Valve opted for a lighter start to the year.

The latest patch focused solely on one hero: Yamato. The hero received a slight nerf, with a reduction in damage scaling and a lower attack speed bonus at the first level of Shadow Transformation. Additionally, abilities like Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot were weakened, while Alchemical Fire saw a minor rework.

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Given the modest size of this update, it's likely that we'll have to wait for a more substantial patch. Unfortunately, predicting when that might happen is nearly impossible at this stage.

It's important to mention that Deadlock has experienced a notable decline in its player base recently. This could be due to the popularity of Marvel Rivals, which has captured the attention of many players. However, for a game still in deep beta, maintaining a consistent online player count of 7,000–19,000 is quite respectable. As a reminder, Valve has not yet announced any potential release dates or details about the monetization model for Deadlock.