"Deadlock Update: Calico Nerfed, Sinclair Reworked"

Valve continues to keep the community engaged with regular updates for Deadlock. The latest update, though small, made significant changes to four heroes.

Calico experienced a substantial nerf: her Return to Shadows ability saw its cooldown extended by ten seconds, and 20% of its speed was shifted to T2. Additionally, the damage from T2 Leaping Slash was decreased.

Sinclair underwent a rework, featuring updated sounds and animations, and his Rabbit Hex was transformed into an Area of Effect (AoE) ability. Both Holliday and Wraith also faced nerfs in this update.

The update also impacted items. Ammo Scavenger now provides fewer stacks and no longer offers a health bonus. Meanwhile, Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot have lost their bonuses to Fire Rate and Weapon Damage, respectively.

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This marks the fifth Deadlock update of 2025 and the first for February. Valve has shifted its approach to game development, opting for a more flexible update schedule without fixed release dates. Updates are now rolled out as needed, and today's patch is a reflection of this new strategy.