First Deadlock update of 2025 is surprisingly small

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. However, Valve opted for a smaller, less intensive update to kick off the year.

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

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A more comprehensive patch is highly probable, though the timing remains uncertain. Predicting its arrival is currently difficult.

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