Today, developer Omeda Studios announced that Update 1.8 will drop for its free-to-play third-person MOBA title ‘Predecessor’ on the 2nd of September. At the heart of this groundbreaking update is the World Shift, a revolutionary in-game mechanic that dynamically transforms the battlefield mid-match, delivering a MOBA experience unlike anything players have seen before.
Per the presser:
Since its official launch just one year ago, Omeda Studios has been on a mission to redefine the MOBA genre with Predecessor. The introduction of the World Shift marks their most ambitious leap yet. For the first time, players will experience a battlefield that transforms dynamically mid-match, introducing new pathways, objectives, and environmental threats in real time. This isn’t just a visual upgrade; the World Shift reshapes strategy on the fly, demanding swift adaptation and tight teamwork. It’s a bold evolution that makes the world of Predecessor feel more alive, immersive, and unpredictable than ever before.
The World Shift will introduce a wealth of new strategic opportunities for players to outmaneuver opponents. With expanded pathways and hidden routes, mastering fresh ward placements and anticipating ambush angles has never been more critical. Newly accessible areas, such as shadowy corridors and elevated platforms, offer creative vantage points for surprise attacks. This will ensure that every match is more dynamic and unpredictable than ever before.
In addition to the introduction of the World Shift, the 1.8 update also marks a pivotal moment in the Predecessor lore. Akeron, the highly anticipated Demon King, emerges as the newest hero to join the ever-growing roster. Akeron is the culmination of the Ashes of the Damned storyline that has been building over the past several months, driving the corruption that has been spreading across the world.
Akeron boasts a unique playstyle and physical design. As a tank/offlane/jungle hero, he can attack enemies from walls, using his spider-like abilities to traverse terrain in a way no other hero can. His kit focuses on area-of-denial and a powerful sustain mechanic that makes him a terrifying presence in late-game team fights.
Highlights of Akeron’s kit include:
- Verticality: Grapple onto walls to launch surprise attacks.
- Sustain Tank: The longer he remains in a fight, the stronger he becomes.
- Evolving Abilities: An array of unique augment options that allows players to customize his playstyle, affecting his Passive, Ultimate, and his verticality mechanics.
What Else Is New: Ranked Season, Battle Pass, and More
- Ranked Split 2: A soft reset will prepare players for a fresh start in the new ranked season. This update includes improvements to matchmaking quality and new rewards, including an exclusive Serath skin.
- New Battle Pass: Following the demonic theme of Akeron, the new Battle Pass introduces an angelic theme, exploring the opposing forces within the Predecessor universe.
- Global Expansion: The game is officially launching in Japan, accompanied by the opening of a dedicated Asia server to support a growing player base.
- Performance Improvements: New support for DLSS will provide a significant performance boost for NVIDIA users, with future plans to expand support to FSR, laying the groundwork for console performance improvements and support for PlayStation 5 Pro.
- And much more: Store improvements, minimap/UI upgrades, and lots of other smaller quality of life changes.
Have a gander this way for the full patch notes. Predecessor is available on PC via Steam/EGS, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5 consoles.
