Predecessor

Predecessor

Released Aug 2024

The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter.

71% positive · 18K reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Predecessor is a free-to-play third-person MOBA from Omeda Studios that reached its 1.0 release on August 20, 2024. The game is designed around continuous content delivery with no natural completion point. Omeda Studios has maintained an exceptionally active update cadence since launch. The five major updates visible in the news scan span from October 2025 through August 2026: V1.9 (October 14, 2025), V1.10 (November 25, 2025), V1.14: Harbingers of Ruin (May 19, 2026), V1.15: Splash Damage (June 30, 2026), and V1.16: Aegis of Dawn (August 11, 2026). Each major update introduces a new playable hero, new skins and cosmetic bundles, balance overhauls, and a new named Battle Pass — establishing a consistent cadence of roughly 4-8 weeks between major releases. The most recent developer communication is a hotfix on August 24, 2026 (just three days before today's assessment date), demonstrating the team is actively engaged with the live game. Additional hotfixes and balance patches fill the gaps between major updates, showing continuous hands-on development work. The game's monetization structure — rotating Battle Passes, a limited-time Opal Store, Bundle Cores with exclusive drops, and cosmetics that fund a competitive esports prize pool (the PCC Summer Summit featured a $14,000 prize pool in June 2026) — is characteristic of a live service game designed to run indefinitely. The developer explicitly noted in the v1.14.4 patch notes that further balance refinement passes are planned as the new Eternals system settles in. There is no indication from the developer of any plans to wind down content delivery.
Evidence
Hotfix 1.16.3 released, fixing a performance issue and re-enabling hero Viper — demonstrating active developer engagement with the live game as of three days before this assessment.
news post · Aug 24, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Update 1.16: Aegis of Dawn launched with new hero Scarlett, four new Eternals, new skins, and the return of Brawl Mode — continuing the pattern of major updates every 4-8 weeks.
news post · Aug 11, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

4 of 4 released · no outstanding content
Released
Dec 2022

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Omeda Studios
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

THE ULTIMATE MOBA EXPERIENCE

TRUE THIRD-PERSON GAMEPLAY 

Predecessor isn't just a 3D MOBA - it redefines the genre completely.

Vault over enemies and terrain like never before - or leave the battlefield completely, taking to the skies to rain destruction on your opponents from above.

Every wall, every structure, every angle is yours to exploit - if you can picture the play, you can break the game with it.

EXPERIENCE TRUE DEPTH & SKILL

Enjoy a diverse tapestry of over 45 complex playable characters who are expertly designed to be easy to learn but incredibly deep and rewarding to master.

Pick from stance-shifters to summoners, gods to soldiers, knowing that your skills will always be rewarded, whether you're a seasoned competitive pro or an up-and-coming prodigy.

JOIN A THRIVING COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY

Squad up and throw down.

Enjoy a packed competitive scene blending community tournaments with official esports events, celebrating some of the best talent in the entire MOBA genre.

Do you have what it takes to compete at the highest level?

ENJOY A RICH, IMMERSIVE WORLD

Immerse yourself in a cinematic rush every time you step onto the battlefield thanks to Predecessor's breath-taking visuals and sound design.

Enjoy extraordinary graphical fidelity that pushes the limits of what a MOBA should look like, supported by awe-inspiring audio that lets you feel every explosion.

WIN YOUR WAY

Unlike other MOBAs, Predecessor puts you in control - literally.

Grab a controller and hit the couch, playing effortlessly against friends and enemies on keyboard and mouse thanks to full cross-play on console and PC with Discord-powered voice comms, ensuring you never miss a callout.

Squad up and play your way.

DEVELOPED BY THE COMMUNITY

Predecessor isn't just designed for the MOBA community, it's built by it.

Players drive Predecessor's development like no other game. Major decisions are polled, feedback dictates direction and transparency rules communication.

From our earliest days of being coded live on Twitch to being a global powerhouse in the MOBA genre, our community is at the heart of everything we do.

JOIN OVER 2 MILLION PLAYERS NOW!

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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