Update 17th of April: The skins are back now and shouldn't be causing trouble anymore. Due to a technical issue, the following skins have been temporarily disabled:
<ul>
<li>Twinblast Double Agent Skin</li>
<li>Twinblast Energized Skin</li>
<li>Twinblast Prestige Skin</li>
<li>Twinblast Shadow Ops</li>
</ul>
They won't be available to equip or purchase for about 24 hours. Please also refrain from unlocking the Prestige Skin in the Affinity tab during this time. Once that period is over, all players who have purchased those skins will receive them back. 
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Temporarily Unavailable Twinblast Skins (16th of April, 2024)

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The biggest difference between phase 1 of the Closed Beta and phase 2 will be which Heroes are available to you. 
Let’s start by revisiting what we said <a href="https://www.predecessorgame.com/news/notices/playstation-closed-beta-or-what-you-need-to-know#what-heroes-skins-and-features-will-i-have-access-to">way back in November</a>, when we first discussed how Heroes would be available in the original Closed Beta: 
The Closed Beta will launch with nearly all Heroes enabled and ready to use, with a couple of extra Heroes being available on free rotation at various points during the Closed Beta period (such as Wraith and the upcoming V0.13 Hero). The Store, Platinum currency, and all cosmetics will be available to interact with also, just like on PC. 
When the Closed Beta launched, we opted to make nearly all Heroes released up until then available to PlayStation players straight out of the gate. The goal was to gather feedback and data on how they all behaved on PlayStation, including which heroes were the most popular, how each performed in the context of the PlayStation Closed Beta, and more. 
Now that we’ve done that, however, our goal has shifted. We need to test and monitor the unlock process for PlayStation users as it will be in our later official release. After all, how players gain access to new Heroes is a crucial part of the game experience, so it’s important we take the time to go through it with the PlayStation player base ahead of the full platform launch. 
As of phase 2 of the Closed Beta, we will be changing which Heroes Closed Beta accounts have default access to. Specifically, only 10 Heroes will be unlocked by default, with all other Heroes needing to be unlocked through play or purchased. 
Those 10 Heroes are:
<ul>
<li>Countess</li>
<li>Dekker</li>
<li>Gideon</li>
<li>Greystone</li>
<li>Grux</li>
<li>Khaimera</li>
<li>Kira</li>
<li>Murdock</li>
<li>Narbash</li>
<li>Steel 
</li>
</ul>
In short, we’re aligning the PlayStation experience with the PC experience, finally creating parity between these platforms. 
New players can expect to install Predecessor and have immediate access to the 10 Heroes listed above, with the option to purchase or unlock additional Heroes through gameplay. 
For existing Closed Beta players, you will receive access to those same 10 Heroes, as well as any new Heroes you may have unlocked since the Closed Beta launched (such as Wraith, Iggy &amp; Scorch, and Kwang). Any other Heroes will become locked, and you will be required to unlock them to play them. 
Any skins you may have purchased or unlocked for Heroes regardless of their unlock status will remain credited to your account, and will be available to you once you obtain the associated Hero (or by default if it is one of the default Heroes). Likewise, if a Hero you’ve been playing becomes locked in Phase 2, your Affinity progress will be saved and can be picked up right where it has been left off, once that Hero is unlocked. 
<h3 id="h_01HNB97BV90CF2Z1HJJ9E21DP4">Will I need a new game key to play this new phase of the Closed Beta?</h3>
Nope! If you already have Predecessor installed or redeemed to your PlayStation account you will be able to play with no interruptions.
Still need a key? You can sign up to join the Closed Beta at any time over on our <a href="https://www.predecessorgame.com/play/playstation-beta-access">Closed Beta signup page</a>.

Closed Beta Phase 2 - What's Changing?

<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">When you're just starting, a selection of 8 Heroes is always available for free for everyone to use. There are always options regardless of the role you'll be taking on. If you purchased a bundle, you'll have some extra Heroes unlocked straight away. If you want to have a bigger selection, all the Heroes can be unlocked by gameplay.
<img src="https://predecessor.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/16006346128029" alt="image (27).png">
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">In the Heroes tab screen, you can pick any Hero you want to start unlocking - it doesn’t need to be the one you’ll be playing with. Once you’ve made your pick, press “Activate Hero” and you will start gaining XP towards fully unlocking them by playing the game. You can also change your decision anytime and switch to someone else.
<img src="https://predecessor.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/16006346129309" alt="image (35).png">
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Unlocking can be done in any order. You may commit to unlocking everyone or work to curate a smaller roster of your favorites.  
<img src="https://predecessor.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/16006346134173" alt="image (38).png">
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Heroes have different amounts of unlock stages. New ones will always require 5 stages to unlock, but over time this amount might decrease. Older characters can cost between 1 and 4 stages. <br style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000;"><br style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000;">
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">When you have gained enough XP by playing matches to complete all unlock stages of a Hero, you will permanently own them in your collection.
<img src="https://predecessor.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/16006370983197" alt="image-29.png">
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Heroes can also be purchased for Platinum. The price is dynamic, decreasing by 200 Platinum for every previously completed unlock stage.
<img src="https://predecessor.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/16006346139293" alt="option-1.png">
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">New Heroes become available to unlock a week before their release. What that means, is you're able to select them and begin working on unlocking them 7 days in advance.
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Earn enough XP and you'll have the new Hero unlocked and ready to play the instant they're released! <img src="https://predecessor.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/16006370985373" alt="image (34).png"> 
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">There are currently 33 Heroes you can play with in Predecessor.
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> 
<p style="border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.625; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: rgb(15 19 30/var(--tw-text-opacity)); font-family: Barlow, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #d2d3d5; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The newest one, set to arrive on January 16th, 2024, is Kwang. Play now to unlock this powerful new Hero! <iframe src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/qWLrRFG9rg0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

How Does Hero Acquisition Work in Predecessor?

Please note that due to the recent increase in players and as our team prepares for the holiday period, there will be a delay in responding to new support tickets. Please be patient during this busy period and allow up to 10 business days for a response. Thank you for your understanding. If you need urgent help with your ticket please reach out on <a class="c-link" href="http://discord.gg/predecessor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://discord.gg/predecessor" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Discord</a> or <a class="c-link" href="http://reddit.com/r/predecessorgame" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://reddit.com/r/predecessorgame" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Reddit</a>. Our friendly community can help you troubleshoot issues, answer questions, or point you toward moderators or staff who may be able to help you out. Happy Holidays!

Predecessor Support Over the Holiday Period

Grab your DualSense controllers Champions, sign-ups are now officially open for the Predecessor PlayStation Closed Beta!
Without further ado let's jump into everything you need to know about our upcoming PlayStation Closed Beta.
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<h2 id="why-do-a-closed-beta" class="scroll-mt-52 lg:scroll-mt-24">Why do a Closed Beta?</h2>
We understand that any number of bugs and issues can arise when scaling a game up and launching it on an entirely new platform, so we want to minimise as many potential problems as we can to deliver you the smoothest possible first experience on console.
The Closed Beta will allow us to control the inflow of new players, letting us gradually increase the population without overloading our servers. Additionally it makes it easier for us to track, monitor and fix issues as they come up, leading to a more stable and enjoyable experience for everyone during the Closed Beta period and beyond.
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The following is our timeline for the Closed Beta.
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Closed Beta sign-ups open.
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Players can sign up via our website to receive a key for when the public Closed Beta launches.
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November 13th, 2023
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Private Closed Beta begins.
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The Closed Beta opens exclusively for a limited number of invitees.
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November 20th, 2023
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Public Closed Beta begins.
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The Public Closed Beta opens for all players who have received a game key as a result of signing up. Keys will be distributed in waves until the Closed Beta closes.
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December 5th, 2023
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Public Closed Beta sign-ups close.
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Our website will no longer allow you to sign up or request keys for the Closed Beta.
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January 4th, 2024
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The Closed Beta closes.
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Players will no longer be able to take part in the Closed Beta.
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January 5th, 2024
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 Why not open the Closed Beta to the public straight away?</h2>
This initial period of limited access from November 20th is to allow us to properly test our servers and game systems on the PlayStation platform more thoroughly before we fully open the floodgates on December 5th. It is also important to us that we are able to offer a period of exclusivity to select staff, friends, family members, content creators and a small number of journalists in accordance with our wider marketing strategy and as thanks for their ongoing support.
The Closed Beta will close on January 5th, 2024.
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 Who is eligible for the Closed Beta?</h2>
During this Closed Beta, only players in the EU and NA regions will be able to participate. We have keys for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 platforms and you must specify both your region and your platform when you sign-up for the Closed Beta.
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 How many people can take part?</h2>
Our goal is to get everyone who signs up into the Closed Beta, but doing so soonest is the best way to get involved.
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 How do I take part?</h2>
In order to take part you must navigate to the <a href="https://www.predecessorgame.com/play/playstation-beta-access">PlayStation Closed Beta page</a> of our website and complete the sign-up form, specifying your region and system requirements and agreeing to our Privacy Policy. Once you have signed up, and once the Closed Beta has begun and is available to the public, we will be emailing game keys out in waves. After receiving your game key, simply follow <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/store/redeem-ps-store-voucher-code/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">these</a> instructions to redeem it to your PlayStation account.
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 How will key distribution work?</h2>
We'll be sending out keys for the Closed Beta in waves, starting on December 5th. This is so that we can safely increase the volume of players interacting with our systems while minimising potential problems such as server capacity.
While we expect to be able to welcome everyone into the Closed Beta who wants to participate, we understand that many of you will want to be among the first to receive keys. With this in mind, we will be utilising a queue system, assigning you a position based on how early you sign up after registration opens and the number of referrals you make.
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 You can refer friends and family to move up your position in the queue.</h2>
Once you've signed up, you'll be given a unique link. For every person who also signs up using your unique link, you will move up the queue. There is no limit to the amount of people who you can refer.
Be sure to share your unique link with as many people as you can to move up the queue and grab your Closed Beta key in an earlier wave!
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 Do I need PS+ in order to play?</h2>
Nope!
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 Does the Closed Beta support cross-play?</h2>
Yes! PlayStation players will be able to play with Steam and Epic players. You will be able to add friends, join lobbies and match with any other player, regardless of platform.
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 Can I turn off cross-play?</h2>
Yep! In the settings menu you will be able to disable cross-play.
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 Will my progress from PC be carried over?</h2>
Unfortunately not. You will not be able to carry over any progression from existing accounts.
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 Will my account progression be saved after the Closed Beta?</h2>
Currently it is our intention to preserve account data after the Closed Beta, allowing you to jump right back into the action when we launch on PlayStation in the future. This may be subject to change.
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 What Heroes, skins and features will I have access to?</h2>
The Closed Beta will launch with all Heroes enabled meaning you can freely select and play as any character throughout the Closed Beta period. The Store, Platinum currency and all cosmetics will be available to interact with also, just like on PC.
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 What if I have a problem relating to the Closed Beta? Such as a bug while playing or an issue redeeming my key?</h2>
If you encounter any unexpected behaviour, bugs, glitches or account problems during the Closed Beta period, please visit our <a href="https://www.predecessorgame.com/support" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support Hub</a> where you can find self-help articles and a way to contact us for further support.
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 How can I provide feedback during the Closed Beta?</h2>
During the Closed Beta your feedback is crucial in helping us identify issues, fix bugs, and generally deliver the best experience possible for PlayStation players.
If you have feedback, both positive or negative, we invite you to join our <a href="https://discord.gg/predecessor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discord</a> server and leave your thoughts in the Feedback Forum.
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We'll be updating this blog answering more questions as they come up, so please check back regularly. Furthermore if you have any questions that aren't covered here please reach out to a member of the Omeda Studios Community Team on our Discord server.
Thanks for reading - we'll see you on console!

PlayStation Closed Beta FAQ

<h2 id="h_01HAVNM9H7RQS2QW8QQ3PRH9VJ"> <img src="https://predecessor.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/13695015128093" alt="Harness the Storm_Season 3_1920x1080 (1).png"> Season Structure</h2>
Season 3 will start on September 12th and will wrap up in early 2024 (we’ll communicate the exact end date a little later). 
It will consist of 5 main updates released regularly and much like you might expect, each of them is going to bring something new and exciting, 5 new Heroes, and one new original Hero among them! We will also release regular balance patches between each update, as we have done so far.
<h2 id="h_01HAVNM9H7QFT2T7KWCBJT62P9">Update Frequency</h2>
We are making an important change to the release cadence of Season 3. After 0.11, the speed at which we release each patch will slow down slightly. Larger content patches will be roughly every 6 weeks and balance patches will follow them approximately 3 weeks after.
The reason for this change is to allow us to focus more on adding the remaining content into the game that is necessary for us to reach our Free-To-Play goals. We will also be using the extra time to streamline our release process for our upcoming console release. After this season we will reassess this new cadence and make adjustments. 
 
<h2 id="h_01HAVNM9H76K6Q6FH6T40X8C3T">The Heroes of Season 3</h2>
If you follow our social media channels or are a member of our Discord or community subreddit you probably already know that we’re kicking off Season 3 with another fan favourite, Serath! Prepare to handle this new Hero at her best and at her worst next week!
The rest of the Heroes for the season remain a closely guarded secret for now, but we will share a hint regarding our next Omeda-Original Hero…
Codename: Emerald is a powerful new Hero that has harnessed the energy of the Soul Storm in their pursuit of power.
We’re excited to share more about Codename Emerald but for now, you’ll have to wait until further into the season!
<h2 id="h_01HAVNM9H7BBJS74WWV96YGZD7">End of Season Rewards</h2>
As has been the case in previous seasons, those of you who play during Season 3 will earn rewards based on the final level you achieve by the end of the season.
Additionally (and as we’ve also done in previous seasons), your player level will be reset once again at the end of Season 3. While we’ve discussed before our intentions to avoid this, it’s a necessary step to take at this stage in Early Access while we continue to flesh out the systems surrounding player levels.
So let’s talk about those rewards! As always these rewards will be distributed at the end of the season and are still subject to change.
Lv. 10 | Exclusive Early Access Season 3 Profile icon Lv. 15 | Exclusive Omeda Hero Profile Icon Lv. 20 | Season Themed Common Hero Skin Lv. 25 | Season Themed Jump Pad VFX Lv. 30 | Season Themed Common Hero Skin Lv. 35 | Season Themed Recall VFX Lv. 40 | Season Themed Common Hero Skin
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H7RC49B4VWKN4A6EAE">Console Release - PlayStation®4 &amp; PlayStation®5</h3>
There you have it - Season 3 is the season when the Predecessor console version will be released! While our aim is to release the game on both Xbox and PlayStation®, the submission process for PlayStation is the furthest one along meaning that the game will come out on this platform first. As a reminder, Predecessor will launch on console as an Early Access title. Whilst in Early Access, we will continue to add and change features, iterate, and build on the game just as we have the PC version. Game updates will be synchronized across all platforms.
Leaving Early Access will be a big moment for Predecessor, but that milestone will come after Season 3. We’ll talk more about our plans for Free-to-Play at a later time.
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H79JB3F8QFZ5C6RXDM">New UI Hype!</h3>
We’re starting the season off strong with one of the most highly-anticipated improvements to Predecessor - the much talked about new user interface (UI)! The new UI will improve many aspects of Predecessor, but we want to manage expectations that this is an early look at the new UI. While we’re proud of the work we have done, we’re excited to get your feedback to help us improve the UI further! A chunk of the work went into Controller support, and optimizing for new feature development, and might not be apparent from a player-facing point of view. As with all things during our Early Access journey we’ll be iterating and polishing the new UI with every patch, so please be sure to share your thoughts and feedback as time goes on!
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H7308QPQ1TP912ZYC2">Hero Affinity</h3>
One of the other big additions that you can expect in Season 3 is Hero Affinity, our take on the beloved Hero Mastery system from Paragon. 
With this system, you’ll be rewarded for spending time mastering each Hero. There will be various rewards, with each tier reflecting the hard work and dedication required to achieve it. From shiny titles that will display on loading screens to exclusive skins, there will be plenty of reasons to level up your favorite Heroes. We’ll share more details about this system soon! 
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H7H1MH4H8932HTMR65">Hero Acquisition </h3>
The way that you acquire heroes is also going to change.
Before you’ll be able to play with a new Hero, you’ll need to unlock them first. This can be done by playing the game and meeting their unlock criteria, or (if you’d prefer), by simply paying to skip the grind.. We hope this system will be rewarding for those who regularly invest their time into Predecessor while also providing goals for you to work toward.
For more information look out for a dedicated Hero Acquisition blog post, coming soon.
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H71MQ2QTHHT3Y4EBE9">Jungle AI Improvement</h3>
Playing as a Jungler is about to become even more exciting! We’re planning several improvements to make the fights with Jungle minions more challenging and more thrilling.
Minions will be able to exit their camp radius, attack while moving, jump off nearby ledges, and have improved pathfinding! 
Alongside this we have a larger Jungle rebalance planned to promote more interactive gameplay between the dedicated Junglers and their lane-focused counterparts.
We hope that these changes will make the Jungle role even more involved and exciting while adding an extra layer of depth for any Hero who ventures in!
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H7J8SS1GX3QY8H433E">New and Improved Controller Layout</h3>
What’s one of the most crucial things we can do in preparation for our console launch? Make sure to optimise the controller layout! 
We’re giving our controller scheme a comprehensive new design, ensuring that players can trigger all of their abilities without needing to take their fingers out of the thumbsticks. Specifically, we’ve optimised the layout with the most used abilities in mind (like Crest and Blink) to make sure they are mapped to the most accessible buttons on the controller. We will share with you the full breakdown closer to the release of this feature.
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H74XBBBCHE1FS4Z178">Dynamic Ping System Improvements</h3>
This has been on our list for a while and we’re pleased to confirm that it’s coming in Season 3!
It’ll come a little later, but we’re redesigning our pinging system to fit right in with our new user interface. It will have more options to choose from and we think it’ll significantly improve team communication. Telling your teammates what’s going on, and responding and announcing intentions will never have been so quick and easy!
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H8MMDR7H182GJKP42S">Player Account Portal</h3>
We’ve been teasing a new Player Account Portal for quite a while - and we’re pleased to share that it’ll finally launch during Season 3!
The Player Account Portal is going to be a hub for you to link your Predecessor game account to a variety of other accounts - opening the door for crossplay across different gaming platforms, as well as allowing social connectivity such as linking to Discord which will finally unlock the Early Access role that we promised when we first launched late last year.
 
 
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<h3 id="h_01HAVNM9H8HXM9DA0BRSGDGSGJ">Support Portal Release</h3>
With everything that Predecessor offers, we realize that we do not have technical support to match and this is something that we need to address prior to console release.  We will soon be launching a beta version of our support portal, a place to get technical help quickly and easily. Self-help articles, ticket submissions, and tech assistance will be here to help you every step of the way!
 
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<h2 id="h_01HAVNM9H8EMM7EKKGS1MCP95D">Season 4 and beyond</h2>
Season 3 is planned to be the last Early Access Season in this format. 
That doesn’t necessarily mean that we will move out of Early Access at the end of the season, but we do expect that after Season 3 things will be different. 
More information on this will be shared towards the end of the season!
 
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<h2 id="h_01HAVNM9H8PG9FXRVRTND600E7">END OF SEASON REWARDS TERMS</h2>
◆ Omeda Studios reserves the right to change the content of rewards offered to players. ◆ Omeda Studios 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't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing our game!