Valve has returned from their New Year holidays, and game developers are once again rolling out exciting new patches. While Deadlock's shift away from its bi-weekly update schedule had us anticipating a comprehensive changelog, Valve opted for a more relaxed start to the year with a smaller patch.
This patch focused solely on one hero: Yamato, who received a slight nerf. Specifically, there was a reduction in damage scaling and a lower 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 we'll be waiting for a more substantial patch. However, predicting when that will happen is currently nearly impossible.
It's important to highlight that Deadlock has recently seen a decline in its player base. This might be attributed to the popularity of Marvel Rivals, but for a game still in deep beta, maintaining a steady online player count between 7,000 and 19,000 is a respectable achievement. Keep in mind that Valve has not yet disclosed any potential release dates or specifics about the monetization model for Deadlock.
