Valve's back from their New Year break, and developers are starting to roll out updates across their various game titles. Following the announcement of Deadlock's shift away from bi-weekly updates, many anticipated a substantial patch. However, Valve opted for a smaller, less intensive update to kick off the year.
This initial 2025 patch focused solely on balance adjustments for Yamato. The hero received a minor nerf, impacting damage scaling and reducing the attack speed bonus from Shadow Transformation's first level. Further adjustments included nerfs to Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot, alongside a slight rework of Alchemical Fire.
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A larger, more comprehensive patch is anticipated, though the timing remains uncertain. Predicting a release date at this stage is difficult.
It's noteworthy that Deadlock has experienced a player base reduction recently. While this might be attributed to the popularity of competing titles like Marvel Rivals, a concurrent player count of 7,000-19,000 remains respectable for a game still in its deep beta phase. As a reminder, Valve hasn't yet revealed any release dates or details concerning its monetization strategy.
