New Deadlock update: Calico nerfed, Sinclair reworked

Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts

Valve continues its commitment to Deadlock with another update, this time focusing on specific hero adjustments and item rebalances. The changes, while seemingly small, significantly impact gameplay.

Calico suffered substantial nerfs. Her Return to Shadows ability received a ten-second cooldown increase, and 20% of its speed boost was shifted to tier 2. Additionally, the damage output of her tier 2 Leaping Slash was reduced.

Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations. More significantly, his Rabbit Hex ability is now area-of-effect (AoE). Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though specifics weren't detailed.

Item changes include a reduction in stacks for Ammo Scavenger, removing its health bonus. Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer boost fire rate and weapon damage, respectively.

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This marks the fifth Deadlock update of 2025 and the first of February. Valve has adopted a flexible update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a fixed timetable. This update serves as a prime example of their agile development approach.