Valve has returned from their New Year break, and game developers are once again rolling out fresh updates across various titles. After Deadlock announced a departure from its bi-weekly update schedule, fans were anticipating a substantial patch. However, Valve opted for a more relaxed approach to kick off the year.

The latest patch for Deadlock focused solely on one hero, Yamato, who received a minor nerf. This adjustment included a reduction in damage scaling and a lower attack speed bonus at the first level of Shadow Transformation. Other abilities like Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot were also weakened, and Alchemical Fire underwent a slight rework.

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Given this smaller update, it's likely that we'll need to wait for a more comprehensive patch. However, predicting when that might happen is currently challenging.

It's important to highlight that Deadlock has experienced a notable decline in its player base recently. This might be attributed to the popularity of Marvel Rivals, yet maintaining a consistent online player count between 7,000 and 19,000 is quite respectable for a game still in deep beta. It's worth mentioning that Valve has not yet shared any information regarding potential release dates or the game's monetization model.