First Deadlock update of 2025 is surprisingly small

Valve has returned from their New Year holidays, and game developers are beginning to roll out new patches across various titles. After the announcement that Deadlock would be moving away from its bi-weekly update cycle, many anticipated a patch with a comprehensive changelog. However, Valve opted for a more relaxed start to the year with a surprisingly small update.

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

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Given the size of this update, it's likely that players will have to wait for a more substantial patch. However, predicting when that might happen is currently impossible.

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