Valve has returned from their New Year break, and game developers are once again rolling out exciting updates. After Deadlock announced its departure from the bi-weekly update schedule, many anticipated a substantial patch. However, Valve chose to kick off the year with a lighter touch.
The latest patch focused on a single hero, Yamato, who received a modest nerf. This included a reduction in damage scaling and a decrease in the attack speed bonus at the initial level of Shadow Transformation. Other abilities like Frenzy, Berserker, and Restorative Shot were also weakened, while Alchemical Fire saw minor adjustments.
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With this smaller update, it seems we'll need to wait a bit longer for a more comprehensive patch. At this stage, predicting when that might happen is challenging.
It's important to mention that Deadlock has seen a decline in its player base recently. This drop might be attributed to the popularity of Marvel Rivals among gamers. However, for a game in the depths of beta, maintaining a consistent online player count between 7,000 and 19,000 is a respectable achievement. Keep in mind, Valve has not yet disclosed any release dates or specifics about the game's monetization model.