First Deadlock update of 2025 is surprisingly small

Valve's back from their New Year break, and developers are rolling out updates across their game portfolio. Following the announcement of Deadlock's shift away from bi-weekly updates, we anticipated a substantial patch. However, Valve opted for a lighter touch to kick off the year.

This initial 2025 Deadlock patch focuses solely on hero adjustments. Yamato received a minor 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, and Alchemical Fire underwent a slight rework.

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A larger patch is highly probable, though its timing remains uncertain. Predicting a release date is currently infeasible.

It's noteworthy that Deadlock has experienced a player base reduction lately. While the reasons are speculative (possibly due to the popularity of Marvel Rivals), a consistent online player count of 7,000–19,000 for a game still in deep beta isn't insignificant. As a reminder, Valve hasn't yet disclosed release dates or monetization plans.