Valve's back from the New Year break, and developers are rolling out updates across their game portfolio. Following Deadlock's shift away from bi-weekly updates, we anticipated a substantial patch, but Valve opted for a smaller, less intensive release to start the year.

This initial 2025 patch focuses solely on Yamato, implementing minor nerfs to his Shadow Transformation (reduced damage scaling and attack speed bonus at level one). Further adjustments include weakening Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot, alongside a subtle rework of Alchemical Fire.

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A more comprehensive patch is anticipated, though the timing remains uncertain. Predicting a release date is currently difficult.

It's noteworthy that Deadlock has experienced a player base decline. While the reasons are speculative (possibly due to the popularity of Marvel Rivals), a consistent player count of 7,000–19,000 remains respectable for a game still in its deep beta phase. Remember, Valve hasn't yet revealed any release dates or monetization plans.