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

This initial 2025 patch focuses solely on balance adjustments for Yamato. His Shadow Transformation received a damage scaling reduction and a lowered attack speed bonus at level one. Further nerfs impacted Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot abilities, while Alchemical Fire underwent minor revisions.

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

Deadlock's player count has experienced a noticeable decline recently, possibly due to the popularity of Marvel Rivals. However, a consistent online player base of 7,000–19,000 remains respectable for a game still in its deep beta phase. It's important to remember that Valve hasn't yet revealed any release dates or details regarding its monetization strategy.