Hotfix 0.1.1 is now live! We&#39;ve relocated the Asia Matchmaking Server to South East Asia to improve latency and gameplay stability for our APAC players alongside other fixes. Please make sure to verify your region in the settings menu. Predecessor: Hotfix v0.1.1 Region Update ▪ Swapped Asia server location from Seoul to SEA Singapore to better service our APAC players General ▪ Fixed a rare in-game crash related to jumping in certain situations ▪ Fixed a crash related to keybindings that could happen at any point ▪ Fixed an issue where the surrender cooldown broke after the first surrender failed ▪ Fixed an issue where matchmaking sometimes wouldn&#39;t start after returning to the main menu ▪ Fixed an issue where players were able to play without owning any bundles after receiving the base game through an EGS release bug

Hotfix 0.1.1 is now live! We've relocated the Asia matchmaking server to South East Asia to improve latency and gameplay stability for players in the APAC region alongside other fixes.

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Early Access Roadmap: The Hunt Begins! Hey everyone, we are excited to share our Early Access Roadmap! This blog post will provide details on the different parts of the roadmap. We have also included a small update regarding console and our plans for the future. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we hope you are as excited for Predecessor&#39;s future as we are. ─ alex, Lead Game Designer
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 In order to be more transparent about our commitments, we have decided to break up Early Access into Seasons. The first season began on December 1st when we launched and will run until the end of March. Stay tuned for updates and more information. END OF SEASON 1 REWARDS Shortly after Season 1 ends on March 31st 2023, players will receive rewards based on their player level at the end of the season. This is our way of thanking players for their time and dedication to Predecessor during the early stages of Early Access, while we work on implementing progression systems in-game. <img alt="sbimp-earlyaccess_season1_04_revised_tile.png" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="300" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F7Fl2hLWVxLcnLB149xOPY2%2F680d851ad5440ff8f57ab9e2c9c67a52%2Fearlyaccess_season1_04_revised_tile.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F7Fl2hLWVxLcnLB149xOPY2%2F680d851ad5440ff8f57ab9e2c9c67a52%2Fearlyaccess_season1_04_revised_tile.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F7Fl2hLWVxLcnLB149xOPY2%2F680d851ad5440ff8f57ab9e2c9c67a52%2Fearlyaccess_season1_04_revised_tile.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"/>We will have two exclusive icons for your player account avatar, to commemorate your time spent playing the game in this early stage.<img alt="sbimp-iconstest.png" loading="lazy" width="945" height="173" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F5weFA2PXKZ0eicY5JUx54q%2F620f32ab5b70c2e37aed562bf88b03de%2Ficonstest.png%3Fw%3D945%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F5weFA2PXKZ0eicY5JUx54q%2F620f32ab5b70c2e37aed562bf88b03de%2Ficonstest.png%3Fw%3D945%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F5weFA2PXKZ0eicY5JUx54q%2F620f32ab5b70c2e37aed562bf88b03de%2Ficonstest.png%3Fw%3D945%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75"/> You will have the opportunity to earn a Countess and a Huntress skin, both of which are currently in development. These skins will be available for purchase in the game&#39;s shop in the future, so don&#39;t miss out on the chance to be one of the first to have them in your collection!
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 From level 50, players will gain 300 Coins for every 10 levels they gain until they reach level 300.<img alt="sbimp-roadmap_coins.png" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="222" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F3njKbxsXId0Gg26ysbeqGc%2F4e53f0e0d8b84247ed7bd22d5c52804b%2Froadmap_coins.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F3njKbxsXId0Gg26ysbeqGc%2F4e53f0e0d8b84247ed7bd22d5c52804b%2Froadmap_coins.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F3njKbxsXId0Gg26ysbeqGc%2F4e53f0e0d8b84247ed7bd22d5c52804b%2Froadmap_coins.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"/>ONE HERO EVERY MONTH As Robbie announced in the ‘Predecessor: Early Access &amp; Beyond’ video, we will be releasing a new hero every month. Along with each new hero release, we will be doing balance patches to ensure the best possible gameplay experience. If we feel that the current balance cadence is not sufficient, we will increase the frequency of these patches.<img alt="sbimp-roadmap_hero_overview.png" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="299" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F5BJ9CSEdaYJ0Q6bYeK618P%2F364a5729014a3517bf29487a070423e5%2Froadmap_hero_overview.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F5BJ9CSEdaYJ0Q6bYeK618P%2F364a5729014a3517bf29487a070423e5%2Froadmap_hero_overview.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F5BJ9CSEdaYJ0Q6bYeK618P%2F364a5729014a3517bf29487a070423e5%2Froadmap_hero_overview.png%3Fw%3D1920%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"/>Additionally, as a special holiday treat, everyone who wins at least one game between December 22nd 2022 and January 9th 2023 will receive a Winterfest present. SEASON 1 FEATURE LIST As part of the Roadmap, we want to share some of the content we are currently working on. While we can&#39;t guarantee that everything on this list will be delivered, it represents our current goals and aspirations. We are always open to feedback from the community and will adjust our feature list accordingly. Please note that the items on this list are not presented in any particular order. Public API We want to support community-driven projects, so making game information available is high on our list of priorities. Creep Score Bounties Predecessor already provides additional gold when a team is able to kill a hero who is on a kill streak. With &quot;Creep Score Bounties&quot; we look to expand this system and provide players additional gold when getting kills on targets who are far ahead in creep score. Match End Details A set of screens at the end of a match where a player can review their performance against their teams and the enemy team. Social interaction will also be available here like adding a friend or reporting a player. Player Reporting and AFK Punishments Players will be able to report other players in-game. Additional players that AFK or disconnect will receive automatic short-term queue bans that increase in length the more games a player AFKs in. Tutorial V1 We will be adding version one of our tutorial so we can start onboarding players better. We will be improving and expanding it throughout Early Access and afterwards. Store (Skins) The store will be the place players can spend their Coins to buy skins. We will start with skins but expand the type of content we sell over time. Profile Account Icons This will allow players to select from a range of icons to customize their account. Including the icons gained from the Early Access bundles. Solo Vs AI Game Mode We have been working on our AI system for a while and V1 for this feature is nearly finished, in this mode players will be able to play and practice against AI opponents. Fangtooth Buff Improvements We will be spicing up the fangtooth buffs so that the objective has more depth and greater comeback potential. Competitive Nights This will be a space where our competitive players can play and compete. This will only be available at limited times, to ensure we do not permanently split our queues and will allow us to find a good balance between queue times and competitive spaces. Custom Games Players will be able to enter a custom key and queue up into a custom game with their friends. To start with we will just support 5v5 but we plan to expand the system over time to be more versatile. Spectator mode &amp; replays Players will be able to watch &quot;live&quot; matches as well as playback previously played matches. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS Bug Fixes Every patch will have bug fixes in it, we want Predecessor to be a polished experience so we will always work to address issues. Quality of Life Improvements (QoL) There are a lot of small things that will improve some part of the experience for someone, and we aim to add these types of change as often as possible. Addressing Community Feedback This is why we are in early access! We will adjust our priorities based on your feedback so that together we can build the best version of Predecessor. CONSOLE STATUS While we are still unable to provide a timeline for the release of the console version at this time, we can confirm that Predecessor will feature cross-progression meaning skins and heroes unlocked will be accessible from any platform of your choice.We will continue to share updates on our progress and will provide a timeline for the release of the console version when we are able to do so. SEASON 2 AND BEYOND Our plan is to do a second season during Early Access. We are not sure how long it will last but we will use it to continue adding features, we are considering things like in-game player progression, match history, iterations to the map as well as exploring options for ranked play. We know it will be focused around our second Predecessor hero currently in development. Keep an eye on socials for more information next year and see if you can achieve ascension in Season 2. END OF SEASON REWARDS TERMS ● As you progress through the game and reach higher levels, you may notice that the number of coins you can earn is capped. This is to provide a more balanced and enjoyable experience for all players. ● The company reserves the right to change the content of rewards offered to players. ● The company reserves the right to not distribute rewards to players if there is any suspected activity that undermines the integrity of the game. ● These terms and conditions are subject to change to ensure that the game remains fair and fun for all players. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please don&#39;t hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing our game!

We are excited to share our Early Access Roadmap! This blog post will provide details on the different parts of the roadmap. We have also included a small update regarding console and our plans for the future. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we hope you are as excited for Predecessor's future as we are.

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Early Access Roadmap: The Hunt Begins!

Over the past few months Howitzer’s kit has received multiple large changes, particularly to his Slow Grenades, and his Ultimate, Make It Rain. Additionally, we have made an adjustment to the targeting functionality of his Land Mine. The goal of these changes is to reinforce Howitzer’s unique position among our roster as an artillery mage, whilst also sprinkling in some mechanics to enhance his skill expression. Let’s take a look at the new and improved Chief Explosives Officer: <h2 id="ultimate-ability" class="scroll-mt-52 lg:scroll-mt-24">Ultimate Ability</h2><img alt="sbimp-predecessor-howie-abilities-make-it-rain.png" loading="lazy" width="2185" height="500" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F1oNmDUqPyPf9dhvopLlmRz%2F9d8d335b67fdef68fc7c69852599b5a4%2Fpredecessor-howie-abilities-make-it-rain.png%3Fw%3D2185%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 1x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F1oNmDUqPyPf9dhvopLlmRz%2F9d8d335b67fdef68fc7c69852599b5a4%2Fpredecessor-howie-abilities-make-it-rain.png%3Fw%3D2185%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"/>Let’s first hop into the most exciting ability in Howitzers kit, Make it Rain. This ability has gone through multiple iterations and our findings have shown that players were very positive towards the flight mechanic within this ability. However, in the most recent playtest, the mock-up of the missile-slinging fantasy this ultimate was attempting to deliver, was not intuitive. Due to this fact, it often became difficult to utilise Make It Rain to its full potential. So instead of requiring manual firing of missiles and interacting with all elements of the kit, we opted for an automatic firing method that will launch 12 homing missiles towards your crosshair across a very short duration. Overall this change provides Howitzer a more unique ultimate with less overly complex mechanics.<h2 id="primary-ability" class="scroll-mt-52 lg:scroll-mt-24">Primary Ability</h2><img alt="sbimp-predecessor-howie-abilities-r2000-missile.png" loading="lazy" width="2123" height="500" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F1FrW286StLogY18nrQtBuK%2Fa4f2a42a61801fc2897555cbbe946321%2Fpredecessor-howie-abilities-r2000-missile.png%3Fw%3D2123%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 1x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Frm5ymc69vmwz%2F1FrW286StLogY18nrQtBuK%2Fa4f2a42a61801fc2897555cbbe946321%2Fpredecessor-howie-abilities-r2000-missile.png%3Fw%3D2123%26fm%3Dwebp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"/>Howitzer’s R2000 Missile has not received any significant changes, but as a result of us disconnecting it from Make It Rain, the ability will be easier to balance and tune moving forward.<h2 id="secondary-ability" class="scroll-mt-52 lg:scroll-mt-24">Secondary Ability</h2>
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 Next, we have Land Mine. This playmaking tool has received a new targeting method where Howitzer will freely lob the ability in an arc, instead of utilising our normal ground targeting. The feeling of this lob will be akin to Dekker’s Stasis Bomb, without the long range. This allows us to retain the Mine’s powerful range and utility, whilst raising the skill floor to reward our Howitzer aficionados.<h2 id="alternate-ability" class="scroll-mt-52 lg:scroll-mt-24">Alternate Ability</h2>
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 For something a bit more spicy, we have a significant change to Howitzer’s Slow Grenades. Instead of shooting 3 grenades on a delayed timer, he will now lob a singular grenade that, upon landing, will disperse into a circular minefield of 16 individual slow grenades that arm instantly. Functionally, the new Slow Grenade acts as a similar zoning tool as the previous iteration but comes with the benefit of having a more consistent behaviour across all ranges. Alongside this, the mines are now more readable for other players to identify in the world and play around. Of course, this also means more explosions!<h2 id="passive" class="scroll-mt-52 lg:scroll-mt-24">Passive</h2>
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 Finally, we return to Howitzer’s passive, Armed Salvo. This ability also has not received significant changes with balance aside. We still feel it complements his kit greatly, improving his combos and his ability to lane whilst also making those Basic Attacks a bit more punchy.Artillery Mages are notorious for their ability to strike enemies from a safe distance, providing reliable poke and utility, as well as potential burst capabilities. On the flip side, they are vulnerable in close quarters combat so they must be careful how they utilise their defensive abilities in order to maintain range. These changes should better place Howitzer into this classification whilst also improving his feel and QOL. Whether it’s a well-placed land mine or a barrage of missiles, we’re excited to see what plays you can pull off in the games ahead.- Declan “Bloodmordius” Ballinger

Howitzer’s kit has received multiple large changes, particularly to his Slow Grenades, and his Ultimate, Make It Rain.

Predecessor Hotfix v0.1.1

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