New Deadlock update: Calico nerfed, Sinclair reworked

Deadlock receives another surprise update from Valve, this time focusing on balance adjustments for four heroes and item tweaks. This smaller-scale patch marks the fifth update of 2025 and the first for February.

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. The damage output of her tier 2 Leaping Slash was also decreased.

Sinclair's visual presentation was enhanced with updated sounds and animations, and his Rabbit Hex ability has been reworked into an area-of-effect (AoE) attack. Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though specifics weren't detailed.

Item changes include a reduction in stacks and removal of the health bonus from Ammo Scavenger. Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer boost fire rate and weapon damage, respectively.

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Valve has adopted a more fluid update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a fixed timetable. This latest update demonstrates their ongoing commitment to balancing and refining the Deadlock experience.