V1.2.2 Patch Notes

Everything you need to know about V1.2.2!

4 dic 2024

Hotfixes

16.12.2024

• Fixed an issue where the leaderboard would load slowly or sometimes display an incorrect position.
• Players will no longer be locked in the Pause menu if they attempt to surrender while using a controller. (Note: The known issue where the Pause menu remains unresponsive until the surrender countdown ends will be resolved in the next update.)
• Fixed an issue preventing players from starting a surrender vote if they disconnected and reconnected after a failed surrender attempt.
• Matches will now be correctly canceled if a player disconnects during the loading screen.

Ranked Changes

These are changes we wanted to include in 1.2.2 but were delayed. In 1.2 we removed the promotion game between Divisions without changing the way demotion worked and unintentionally caused a lot of players to move up in Ranks faster then their internal MMR. We are now taking more VP away from a player when they are demoted to counter balance the removal of promotional games as well as changing VP gains in Platinum so players have less net negative VP when they have outpaced their rank.

• Reverted the change in 1.2 for VP gains to Platinum III and Plat II.
• Slightly adjusted VP gains in Gold I and Gold II.
• When demoted from a Division or Rank, VP is now set to 75 (previously it was 90).
• Reduced Demotion Protection between Ranks for Gold and Platinum.

Introduction

Greetings Champions!

It feels like it was just last week when we launched V1.2. We’ve been overwhelmed by the avalanche of positive messages and comments you’ve sent our way, keeping us motivated through these long dark nights as we worked on a Balance Update fit to follow 1.2.

To wrap up the year we’re excited to share Balance Update 1.2.2, stuffed full of new skins, balance tweaks and more to tie a bow on 2024.

Let’s get stuck in!

Winterfest 2024

The festive season is fully upon us and Predecessor has been transformed for the holidays! Snow has fallen, Argus is glaring at us from the main menu, and the Peppermint Kallari skin is finally back in season! Sweet!

A New Battlepass Format

Winterfest has landed, bringing with it plenty of seasonal content via Predecessor’s first Battle Pass!

A flurry of seasonal rewards awaits anyone prepared to venture out into the festivities, such as all-new profile cosmetics and the exclusive new Yuletide Zinx Skin!

XP Changes

Following feedback from the event’s launch last week, we’ve increased the amount of Winterfest XP you can earn from playing matches. There’s never been a better time to grind out those festive treats!

• Increased Winterfest XP gained in Standard and Ranked by 80%.
• Increased Winterfest XP gained in Brawl by 110%.

These changes will take effect with V1.2.2 and will apply to XP earned from that point onward.

Event Information

Winterfest runs until January 7th, so there’s plenty of time to jump in and grind!

For more information about Winterfest, check out our dedicated Winterfest 2024 blog.

Early Access Skins - Reinvented

Many of you will remember recent discussions we’ve had with the community surrounding Early Access skins and how best we might be able to let more players, particularly those who played in Early Access but weren’t able to purchase them due to platform limitations, get access to these skins.

To celebrate our second anniversary we’re thrilled to be releasing all-new versions of those Early Access skins, allowing us to share the overall look of them with more players without impacting the exclusivity that others bought during Early Access.

2nd Anniversary Celebration

Last week Predecessor turned two years old. To celebrate this milestone we’re giving YOU a gift!

Log in anytime before the end of the year to receive a free Profile Icon celebrating our 2nd anniversary!

Gameplay Balance Changes

Jungle:

Grey Camp (3):

• Large Physical Power decreased from 28 (+10 per Level) to 26 (+8 per Level).
• Small Health decreased from 750/850 (+40 per Level) to 720/820 (+35 per Level).
• Small Physical Power decreased from 8 (+4 per Level) to 7 (+4 per Level).

Hero Balance Changes

Synaptic Obliterator [Ultimate]:

• [Bugfix] Now correctly Pierces through Towers.

General:

• Physical Power decreased from 62 to 60.

• Attack Speed Growth increased from 1.4 to 2.

• Fixed an issue where Lt. Belica could play duplicate Voicelines when using her Void Bomb.

• Fixed an issue where changing Control schemes on Controller mid-match would prevent use of the Emote Wheel.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where Match History could display the incorrect VP losses and gains compared to reality.
• Fixed an issue where matches would not always be cancelled if a player disconnected in the Loading Screen and failed to rejoin.

And that’s it for the final patch notes of 2024! What do you think? Let us know your thoughts on Discord or Reddit!

We’re working on an end-of-year message from all of us at Omeda, which we’re aiming to share with you soon—so keep an eye out for that.

Until next time, Rei, Omeda_Zuzu & Kari

Game Design and Community @ Omeda Studios