Valve has returned from their New Year holidays, and game developers are now rolling out fresh patches across various titles. After the announcement that Deadlock was shifting away from its bi-weekly update cycle, many anticipated a patch with a comprehensive changelog. However, Valve opted for a lighter start to the year.
The recent patch focused solely on one hero: Yamato. This character received a minor nerf, including a reduction in damage scaling and a decreased attack speed bonus at the first level of Shadow Transformation. Additionally, abilities like Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot were weakened, while Alchemical Fire underwent a slight rework.
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Given this modest update, it's likely that players will have to wait for a more substantial patch. However, predicting when that will happen remains challenging at this point.
It's important to mention that Deadlock has recently experienced a decline in its player base. This might be attributed to the popularity of Marvel Rivals, which has captured the attention of many gamers. Despite being in deep beta, maintaining a steady online player count between 7,000 and 19,000 is still a respectable achievement for Deadlock. As a reminder, Valve has yet to disclose any potential release dates or details about the game's monetization model.
