Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts
Valve continues its surprise-and-delight approach to Deadlock updates, releasing a small but impactful patch affecting four heroes and several items. This marks the fifth update of 2025 and the first for February. The developers have shifted to an on-demand update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a fixed timeline.
Calico suffered significant nerfs. Her Return to Shadows ability received a substantial cooldown increase (ten seconds) and a 20% speed reduction shifted to tier 2. Leaping Slash's damage at tier 2 was also decreased.
Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations, and his Rabbit Hex ability has been transformed into an area-of-effect (AoE) attack. Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though specifics weren't detailed.
Item adjustments include a reduction in Ammo Scavenger stacks and the removal of its health bonus. Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer boost fire rate and weapon damage, respectively.
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This flexible update approach allows Valve to address balance issues and implement improvements as they arise, ensuring a dynamic and responsive gameplay experience.
