Valve keeps the surprises coming with their ongoing updates for Deadlock, and the latest one, though modest, brings notable changes to four heroes. Calico has faced a significant nerf: her Return to Shadows ability now has a cooldown that's ten seconds longer, and 20% of its speed has been shifted to T2. Additionally, the damage output from T2 Leaping Slash has been dialed back. Sinclair, on the other hand, has seen some enhancements with updated sounds and animations, and his Rabbit Hex ability has been transformed into an AoE (Area of Effect) power. Both Holliday and Wraith have also been nerfed in this patch.

The update didn't just stop at heroes; items saw adjustments too. Ammo Scavenger now provides fewer stacks and has lost its health bonus, while Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer boost Fire Rate and Weapon Damage, respectively.

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This marks the fifth update for Deadlock in 2025 and the first for February. Valve has shifted its strategy for game development, moving away from a fixed patch schedule to a more fluid approach where updates are released as needed. Today's update is a testament to this new direction.