2025's First Deadlock Update: Surprisingly Small

Valve has returned from the New Year holidays, and game developers are now treating us to fresh updates. After the news that Deadlock is moving away from its bi-weekly update schedule, we were expecting a substantial patch. However, Valve opted for a lighter start to the year.

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

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It seems we might have to wait longer for a more comprehensive update. Predicting when that will happen is currently challenging.

It's important to mention that Deadlock has seen a decline in its player base recently. This could be attributed to the popularity of Marvel Rivals, but for a game still in deep beta, maintaining a steady online player count between 7,000 and 19,000 is quite respectable. Keep in mind, Valve has not yet disclosed any potential release dates or specifics about the game's monetization model.