Valve has returned from their New Year holidays, and game developers are already rolling out exciting new patches. Following the news that Deadlock is shifting away from its bi-weekly update schedule, we were expecting a comprehensive changelog. However, Valve chose to kick off the year with a lighter touch.
The latest patch focused solely on one hero, Yamato, who received a minor nerf. This adjustment included a reduction in damage scaling and a decreased attack speed bonus at the first level of Shadow Transformation. Alongside this, Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot were also weakened, while Alchemical Fire saw a slight rework.
Image: x.com
Given the size of this update, it's likely that we'll need to wait a bit longer for a more substantial patch. At this stage, predicting when that will happen is nearly impossible.
It's important to highlight that Deadlock has experienced a notable decline in its player base recently. This could be attributed to the surge in popularity of Marvel Rivals, yet for a game still in deep beta, maintaining a steady online player count of 7,000 to 19,000 is quite respectable. Keep in mind, Valve has not yet disclosed any potential release dates or details about the game's monetization model.
