# Early Access Patch V0.16  
Open Beta, Xbox, localisation, balance changes and more. Let's do this.

**Patch Notes**  
25 mar 2024

## Introduction  
Greetings Champions!  
This week’s update is a little different as you already know. There’s no new Hero, and we’re releasing it on a Thursday outside of our usual game update cadence. Instead we’re celebrating, because V0.16 comes with a very different milestone…  
**OPEN BETA!**  
That’s right! After this update Predecessor will be free to everyone, on all platforms. And we mean all, because we’re also welcoming Xbox players to the battle for the first time too!  
This milestone isn’t all however! V0.16 also ships with all-new lighting, visual changes that will drastically improve the graphical fidelity of our map ahead of further maps and level reworks in the future.  
We’re still not done however! We’ve added a bunch of new languages for PC players ( _soon to be available to console players too_) as well as a myriad of bug fixes and balance changes we managed to slip in as well!  
We’re burning daylight here, so let’s jump to it!

## Open Beta  
We’re taking our next leap in Early Access development!  
V0.16 marks our milestone release into Open Beta, marking a transition to free-to-play for all players, on all platforms, everywhere!  
We’re excited to continue developing Predecessor alongside our rapidly growing community, and we cannot wait to get the game in front of more and more people because of this shift.

## Localisation  
We've added our first wave of newly supported languages to Predecessor!  
Starting on Thursday, PC players will be able to select the following languages in the settings menu:  
- French  
- German  
- Spanish  
- Portuguese  
- Italian  
- Simplified Chinese

## Xbox Series S/X  
As of V0.16 we’re thrilled to be welcoming a whole new audience to Predecessor - Xbox players!  
  
  
That’s right, we’re rolling out globally on Xbox Series S/X consoles, delivering on our promise to ensure that Predecessor is as accessible as possible to as many players as possible.  
Xbox players, good luck out there! Everyone else? Go easy on the newcomers and be sure to give them a warm Predecessor welcome! 😉

## Store News  
### New Skins  
#### Ruby Scarab Grux  
Clad in crimson carapace-like armour, this Ruby Scarab Grux skin [ **Epic**] is sure to stand out in the Jungle!  
  
#### Snakebite Murdock  
Let’s hope he comes with anti-venom! It’s Murdock’s new Snakebite skin [ **Uncommon**]!  
  
### New Bundles  
#### Ruby Scarab Grux Bundle  
Can’t get enough of that new Ruby Scarab Grux skin? Complete the look with a matching icon, banner and spray - available in store now!  
  
**Bundle Contents:**  
- Grux ( _Hero_)  
- Ruby Scarab Grux Skin  
- Ruby Scarab Grux Icon ( _Exclusive_)  
- Ruby Scarab Grux Banner ( _Exclusive_)  
- Ruby Scarab Grux Spray ( _Exclusive_)  
#### Frost King Revenant Bundle  
With Xbox players joining us for the first time ever, we wanted to bring back one of the most popular skins of 2023 for a limited time to ensure that anyone who wants the skin has a chance to grab it (along with a matching set of cool profile decorations to boot)! Spring may have sprung for most of us but you can never rule out a cold snap!  
  
**Bundle Contents:**  
- Revenant ( _Hero_)  
- Frost King Revenant Skin  
- Frost King Revenant Icon ( _Exclusive_)  
- Frost King Revenant Banner ( _Exclusive_)  
- Frost King Revenant Spray ( _Exclusive_)  
### Quick Start Bundles  
With the move to Open Beta and the doors open for Xbox players, we wanted to make it as easy as possible for new players to quickly flesh out their collection of playable Heroes and selectable skins, right out the gate.  
With that in mind, we’re pleased to share a series of new in-game _Quick Start_ bundles that new players can use to unlock sets of Heroes, not too dissimilar from the Early Access bundles that PC players have had access to.  
Each bundle contains a collection of Heroes available at a discounted price, with a smattering of skins and a role-themed spray included for good measure. Better yet, we’re putting them up for sale at a special, discounted, introductory price! We’ll run this discount for a short while, but grab the bundles at this great price while you can!  
#### Quick Start Support Bundle  
  
#### Quick Start Carry Bundle  
  
#### Quick Start Jungle Bundle  
  
#### Quick Start Midlane Bundle  
  
#### Quick Start Offlane Bundle  
  
### Skin Price Reduction  
In response to your feedback and delivering on our previous commitments to make changes, we’re excited to share a substantial shift to the in-game skin economy.  
We’re moving away from our previous approach where each skin was uniquely priced, to a system of clearly defined prices based on rarity. We’re also adding an additional rarity, Uncommon, to better support this.  
See below for the new prices and rarities for skins.  
|     |     |  
| --- | --- |  
| **Rarity** | **Price** |  
| **Common** | 500 Platinum |  
| **Uncommon** | 800 Platinum |  
| **Rare** | 1,200 Platinum |  
| **Epic** | 1,600 Platinum |  
| **Legendary** | 2,400+ Platinum* |  
  
_*Note, some Legendary skins may receive bespoke prices in the future if they release including more content than traditional legendary skins._  
With these pricing changes some existing skins are also now changing in price. Already owned a skin that’s going down in price? You’ll be refunded the difference in Platinum!  
Here is a list of all the skins that are changing in price or rarity.  
#### Common Skins  
|     |     |     |  
| --- | --- | --- |  
| **Skin Name** | **Price Change** | **Rarity Change** |  
| Red Hex Countess | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| War Chief Grux | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Moon Viper Khaimera | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Amethyst Muriel | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Tribal Vibe Narbash | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Bronze Warden Riktor | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Chrono Boss Revenant | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Dynasty Shinbi | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Wasteland Howitzer | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Inner Fire Feng Mao | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Greystone Dragonlord | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Murdock Magma | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Autumn Fire Sparrow | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Opaline The Fey | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Grand Oracle Sevarog | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Red Death Kallari | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Siege-Breaker Crunch | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Diesel Steel | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Arctic Frost Dekker | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Midnight Muriel | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Morning Star Serath | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Cardinal Sin Kira | -300 Platinum | No Change |  
| Countess Punk | -300 Platinum | No Change |  
| Aegis Steel | -300 Platinum | No Change |  
| Mechanical Titan Gadget | -600 Platinum | No Change |  
| Corporate Enforcer Lt. Belica | -800 Platinum | Rare ➤ Common |  
#### Uncommon Skins  
|     |     |     |  
| --- | --- | --- |  
| **Skin Name** | **Price Change** | **Rarity Change** |  
| Raven Quill Revenant | -500 Platinum | Rare ➤ Uncommon |  
| Scavenger Drongo | No change | Common ➤ Uncommon |  
| Shadow Lynx Phase | No change | Common ➤ Uncommon |  
| Wraith Lunar Ops | No change | Common ➤ Uncommon |  
| Iggy and Scorch Jingle Bombs | No change | Common ➤ Uncommon |  
| Phase Panda Power | No change | Common ➤ Uncommon |  
| Autumn Keeper The Fey | No change | Common ➤ Uncommon |  
#### Rare Skins  
|     |     |     |  
| --- | --- | --- |  
| **Skin Name** | **Price Change** | **Rarity Change** |  
| Bio Freak Murdock | -100 Platinum | No Change |  
| Royal Gideon | -400 Platinum | No Change |  
| Dark Heart Morigesh | -400 Platinum | No Change |  
| Shadow Ops TwinBlast | -400 Platinum | No Change |  
#### Epic Skins  
|     |     |     |  
| --- | --- | --- |  
| **Skin Name** | **Price Change** | **Rarity Change** |  
| Elemental Rampage | No Change | Rare ➤ Epic |  
| Warlord Zarus | No Change | Rare ➤ Epic |  
| Dreadlord Argus | No Change | Rare ➤ Epic |

#### Skin Downtime  
On Wednesday the 27th of March ( _the day before this update_) all of the above skins that are changing in price will be temporarily removed from the store while we will perform the refunds.  
The skins will return to the store the next day alongside the V0.16 update.  
### Additional Skin Refunds  
With the new Quick Start role bundles added in this update containing a handful of skins that were released within the last 3 months, we wanted to offer further refunds for those of you who may have already purchased said skins.  
We don’t intend to put skins on discount so quickly, so we’re refunding the difference in Platinum to players that may have already bought the following skins that have since been added to these new bundles.  
- Diesel Riktor (375 Platinum refund)  
- Hardcase Howitzer (750 Platinum refund)  
- Alien Invader Drongo (750 Platinum refund)  
- First Guardian Feng Mao (750 Platinum refund)  
### Platinum Bundle Planned Changes  
With the changes to skin prices we would also like to rework our Platinum bundles to better align with our new skin pricing.  
Unfortunately we weren’t able to get those changes done in time for this update due to platform certification, so we will be changing them in a future patch.  
## Visual Improvements  
The Predecessor map has had a visual overhaul, thanks to the first of many exciting graphical changes coming this year.  
Lighting improvements have swept the battlefield, making shadows much deeper, colours more vivid and the overall warmth and hue of the game feel much crisper and refreshing.

## Gameplay Balance Changes  
### Death Timers:  
_Death Timers were often too fast after players reached level 5+, resulting in Objectives becoming too difficult to convert even after a successful kill/gank. They have been increased from Level 5 onwards, resulting in an increase of about 1-3 seconds as a match progresses and enough extra time to better capitalise on an Opponent’s death._  
- Death Timers have increased by 1-3s on average in the early/mid-game.  
### Explosive Flowers:  
- Blue Jungle Lane-side Explosive Flower has had its position adjusted to make jumping up into lane easier.  
### Mini Prime  
_Mini Prime had a bug where it was applying Orb Prime’s Damage Reduction Debuff to anyone it hit, making it significantly more difficult to solo than it should be. This bug is now resolved and many Junglers should have an easier time sneaking in a solo kill when the opportunity arises_  
- [ **Bugfix**] No longer applies a Damage Reduction debuff on its Basic Attacks.

## Hero Balance Changes  
### **Argus**  
> **General** - Physical Power decreased from 54 to 50.  
> **Dread Nova [Primary]** - Damage decreased 85/110/135/160/185 to 80/105/130/155/180.- Magical Power Scaling decreased from 60% to 50%.- Stun duration decreased from 1.25s to 1/1.05/1.1/1.15/1.2s.  
> **Ether Crystal [Secondary]** -Damage decreased from 20/30/40/50/60 to 15/25/35/45/55.- Mana Cost increased from 60/65/70/75/80 to 70/75/80/85/90.- Slow decreased from 40% to 35%.- Cooldown increased from 14 to 15.  
> **Particle Shredder [Alternate]** - Damage increased from 18/26/34/42/50 to 18/27/36/45/54.

### **Countess**  
> **General** - Health increased from 610 to 625.- Health Growth decreased from 97 to 95.  
> **Eventide [Secondary]** - Magical Power Scaling decreased from 80% to 75%.  
> **Blade Siphon [Alternate]** - Damage decreased from 80/115/140/185/220 to 80/110/140/170/200- Healing changed from 6/8/10/12/14 to 6/9/12/15/18

### **Drongo**  
> **Gag Grenade [Primary]** - [ **Bugfix**] Gag Grenade no longer prevents Drongo from using his Basic Attack while mid-air.

### **Gideon**  
> **Black Hole [Ultimate]** - Damage decreased from 405/630/855 to 360/522/648.- Magical Power Scaling increased from 261% to 315%.

### **Greystone**  
> **Make Way [Primary]** - Damage decreased from 75/120/165/210/255 to 75/115/155/195/235.- Bonus Physical Power Scaling increased from 100% to 110%.

### **Iggy**  
> **Inferno [Ultimate]** - Flame Damage Magical Power Scaling increased from 135% to 165%.- [ **Bugfix**] Description now accurately reflects the correct damage output (Base Damage is unchanged).

### **Khaimera**  
> **General** - Physical Armor decreased from 33 to 30.

### **Kwang**  
> **General** - Health decreased from 630 to 620.

### **Lt. Belica**  
> **General** - Physical Armor decreased from 28 to 27.- Health decreased from 590 to 580.

### **Morigesh**  
> **Pestilence [Passive]** - Magical Power scaling increased from 0.15% to 0.18%.- Monster Damage Cap increased from 40 to 60.

### **Rampage**  
> **Behemoth [Ultimate]** - Duration decreased from 8/10/12 to 8/9/10.- Max Health increased from 250/350/450 to 250/375/500.

### **Riktor**  
> **General** - Physical Armor decreased from 28 to 27.- Health decreased from 590 to 580.

### **The Fey**  
> **Harvest Nettles [Secondary]** - Range increased by 5%.

### **Twinblast**  
> **Vaporize [Primary]** - Damage changed from 40/65/90/115/140 to 45/65/85/105/125.- Physical Power Scaling increased from 50% to 55%.

### **Zarus**  
> **Spear Of Nyr [Alternate]** - Damage changed from 70/95/120/145/170 to 60/90/120/150/180.  
> **Coliseum [Ultimate]** - Cooldown changed from 150/120/90 to 130/120/110.

## Items Balance Changes  
- [ **Bugfix**] Rift Snatcher no longer possesses 100% Magical Power Scaling.  
- Fire blossom provides too much durability given its general damage output and is therefore receiving a small reduction in Armor to make it less of an attractive buy for the many Bruisers that tend to poach it.  
- Armor decreased from 45 to 40.  
- Timewarp can provide a little too much damage to its wielders, especially for the many Supports that like to invest in it and manage to get it online early.  
- Cost decreased from 3200 to 3000.

## Bug Fixes  
- Fixed a bug where Kwang’s “Rally Up” Emote lacked a description in the menus.  
- Fixed a bug where Profile Banners would not always show on the pre-match loading screen.  
- Fixed a bug where users could get stuck in the pre-match loading screen.

## Known Issues  
- Xbox controller vibrations are a little stronger than expected. To avoid harm and/or furniture damage, head to the settings menu to disable vibrations as needed.  
- Grux's new Ruby Scarab skin is missing anim dynamics. Basically his cloth dangly bits aren't behaving as expected.  
- We've disabled the forced tutorial due to some unexpected behaviour on PlayStation.  
- Some Heroes are incorrectly localised in some languages. Looking at you, _**Espectro**_.