Valve's back from their New Year break, and the first Deadlock patch of 2025 is here. Following the announcement of a shift away from bi-weekly updates, this initial patch is surprisingly small, focusing solely on adjustments to Yamato.

Yamato received a minor nerf, impacting damage scaling and reducing the attack speed bonus from Shadow Transformation's first level. Further tweaks include nerfs to Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot, alongside a minor rework of Alchemical Fire.

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A larger patch is anticipated, though the timing remains uncertain. Predicting a release date at this stage is difficult.

It's noteworthy that Deadlock has experienced a player base reduction recently, potentially due to the popularity of Marvel Rivals. However, 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.