Omeda Studios has announced its player count has crossed two million as it launches a new 1.4 update for the free-to-play third-person action MOBA Predecessor.
Predecessor‘s Patch 1.4 introduces the highly anticipated Boris as a playable hero for the first time. The Beast Reforged will dominate the battlefield, combining modern technology with primal force. Players will finally be able to experience his exciting range of abilities, most notably his powerful Ursine Burst – an ultimate ability that allows Boris to charge forward at lightning speed, grabbing the first enemy hero in his path, and slamming them into the ground. The impact of this also sends shockwaves, dealing significant damage to enemies in range.
The player count is impressive and a validation for Omeda’s strategy, considering the game came back from the dead. Epic Games started the work on the title, then called Paragon, years ago but shut it down in 2018. But rather than close it altogether, Epic Games open sourced the title, and creator Robbie Singh agreed to acquire it in 2021.
After four years of development (and $22 million raised, including some via a brant from Epic Games), Singh’s Omeda Studios finally launched the title in August 2024. The game debuted on the PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms and now has two million players across all those platforms. As a result of the success, the team has grown from about five to 10 at the start of development to over 80.
As well as the long-awaited arrival of Boris, 1.4 will see the introduction of Loot Cores, a brand new way for players to get their hands on a huge selection of in-game items. Loot Cores can be obtained by completing various in-game challenges and taking part in seasonal and community events.
● There are two types of Loot Cores: Ion Cores and Quantum Cores. Ion Cores drop common, uncommon, and rare loot, while Quantum Cores drop up to legendary loot.
● Both can drop Amber, Platinum, and Opals.
● The Opal Store lets you spend Opals, earned through Loot Cores or event rewards like battle passes.
● One Ion Loot Core is available daily in the main store, purchasable with Amber.
● Opening 4 Quantum Loot Cores in a row guarantees a rare or higher skin if you haven’t received one already.
In addition to this, Loot Cores can also be obtained in the brand new Shadow Ops Battle Pass. The latest Battle Pass focuses around a mysterious new organization in the world of Predecessor and offers players more exclusive rewards and up to 60 levels for those that purchase the premium upgrade. Plenty of Loot Cores will also be available, giving players the chance to unlock items for every single hero in the game.
Patch 1.4 for Predecessor is scheduled for release at approximately 12:00 GMT, Tuesday 11 March 2025 and will contain several game content updates and fixes, including Voice Chat implementation, Text Chat upgrades and improved Custom Match functionality. Omeda’s other founders include Andrea Garella and Steven Meilleur.
