Valve's back from their New Year break, and the first Deadlock patch of 2025 is here. While we anticipated a substantial update following the shift away from bi-weekly releases, this initial patch is surprisingly small.
The focus is solely on Yamato, receiving a slight nerf to their damage scaling and Shadow Transformation attack speed bonus at level one. Further adjustments include minor weakens to Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot, along with a subtle rework of Alchemical Fire.
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A larger patch is highly probable, though predicting its arrival is currently impossible.
It's noteworthy that Deadlock has experienced a player base decline recently, possibly due to the popularity of Marvel Rivals. However, a consistent 7,000–19,000 concurrent players remains a respectable figure for a game still in deep beta. Remember, Valve has yet to reveal any release dates or monetization plans.
