2025's First Deadlock Update: Surprisingly Small

Valve has returned from the New Year holidays, and the gaming community is buzzing with excitement as developers roll out new patches for various games. With Deadlock moving away from its bi-weekly update schedule, fans were anticipating a substantial patch to kick off the year. However, Valve opted for a more relaxed approach, releasing a smaller update at the start of 2025.

The latest patch focused solely on one hero: Yamato. This 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 such as Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot were weakened, while Alchemical Fire underwent a minor rework.

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

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, Deadlock maintains a steady online player count ranging from 7,000 to 19,000, which is a respectable figure. Valve has yet to disclose any potential release dates or details about the game's monetization model, keeping fans eagerly awaiting further announcements.