Hello gamers, how are you? I hope you're all doing great! In my last Predecessor article, I was talking about the time consumption problem and how games without a campaign like Predecessor don't really feel like they move forward without the ranking system. That was something that really bugged me, because when you're used to games with stories, missions, and progression, jumping into a MOBA where the only real sense of advancement comes from your competitive rank can feel like you're running in circles. But after thinking about it for a while and trying something different, I think I've finally found the way to truly enjoy this game and keep it in my rotation for a long time. And the answer is pretty simple: playing with friends.
It sounds obvious, I know, but hear me out, because in a game like this it changes absolutely everything. Experiencing matches solo is not the same thing at all. When you're alone, you depend entirely on random teammates who might not communicate, who might not understand your playstyle, and who might just straight up ignore what's happening on the map. The frustration of losing because of a lack of coordination when you're playing solo is real, and I think many of you who play MOBAs understand exactly what I'm talking about. But when you bring a friend into the mix, the whole dynamic shifts completely. The communication becomes real-time, fluid, without any kind of friction. You can discuss what's happening in the match instantly, call out enemy positions, plan your next move, and react together to what the other team is throwing at you. That communication factor is key, and it makes a massive difference in how you experience the game.
Now, let me talk specifically about my role. I play Carry in the Dual Lane, and let me tell you, playing this role with a friend is a completely different beast compared to doing it solo. For those who might not know, the Carry role in Predecessor is all about being the team's primary damage dealer, but here's the catch: you start the game weak. You need gold, you need experience, and you need time to scale up. Early game, you're basically a walking target if your Support doesn't have your back. This is why the Dual Lane exists, because the Carry and the Support share that lane together, working as a unit. The Support protects you, sets up kills, provides crowd control, and basically keeps you alive long enough for you to become the monster you're supposed to be in the late game.
When you play this with a random Support, things can go either way. Sometimes you get lucky and find someone who understands the synergy, but many times you end up with a Support who's either too aggressive, too passive, or just doesn't sync with your rhythm. But when your friend is your Support, or even when your friend is playing another role but you're on voice chat together, the whole strategy changes. You can plan your engagements, coordinate when to push, when to fall back, when to go for the Fangtooth objective, and when to just farm and scale safely. That level of coordination is something you simply cannot achieve with random teammates.
One thing I've really come to appreciate about Predecessor when playing with friends is the strategic depth of the Dual Lane itself. Setting up strategies, planning your coverage, supporting each other, and building plays together creates a completely different atmosphere. When you know your teammate is going to stun the enemy at the right moment so you can follow up with damage, or when you both decide to play defensive because the enemy Jungler is lurking nearby, those little decisions feel so much more rewarding when they're made together. The construction of each play becomes a shared effort, and honestly, it makes the victories feel way more satisfying and the defeats much less frustrating because at least you know you were working together.
Predecessor itself is a really solid game. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the graphics are impressive, the third-person perspective gives the MOBA genre a whole different feel compared to the traditional top-down view, and the hero roster with over 45 characters offers plenty of variety. The game was born from the legacy of Paragon, which Epic Games cancelled back in 2018, and Omeda Studios picked up that torch and has been building something truly unique. The verticality of the map, the ability to vault over terrain, and the action-oriented combat make it feel more like a shooter-MOBA hybrid than a traditional MOBA, and that's a good thing. It keeps things exciting and fast-paced, which is exactly what you want when you're playing with friends.
The game also supports full cross-play between PC and console with Discord-powered voice comms built right in, which makes the whole squad-up experience even smoother. You don't have to worry about what platform your friend is on. Whether they're on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, everyone can jump into the same match and communicate without issues. That's a huge plus for a game that thrives on teamwork and coordination.
Now, does Predecessor have its issues? Sure. The ranked system can feel like a grind, especially when you're trying to climb and you hit those losing streaks that feel completely out of your control. And the fact that the game doesn't have a campaign or story mode means that if you're not invested in the competitive aspect, it can feel like there's no real sense of progression outside of cosmetics and battle pass rewards. But that's exactly why playing with friends has become my solution to this problem. When you're with your buddies, the fun comes from the shared experience, from the laughs, the clutch plays, the comebacks, and even the spectacular failures. The ranking becomes secondary to the actual enjoyment of the game itself.
So, I've made a decision. From now on, I'm only going to play Predecessor with friends. I want to get the maximum experience out of this game, and I truly believe that's only possible when you're sharing the battlefield with people you know and trust. Playing solo just consumes too much time without giving back enough in terms of enjoyment, but with friends, every match feels worth it regardless of the outcome. Predecessor is a good game, a really good game actually, and it definitely doesn't deserve to be left aside. It's great for mixing things up and stepping away from story-driven games for a while. The key is just finding the right way to play it, and for me, that way is with friends by my side on the Dual Lane, farming up, scaling, and then unleashing chaos on the enemy team together.
So, gamers, if you play Predecessor or any MOBA for that matter, I really encourage you to give it a try with friends if you haven't already. It might just change your whole perspective on the game the same way it did for me. See you in a future post!
