- Added two more playable classes!
- fixed bugs

Update v2.4 will be available to download on October 27th. This update brings further optimization improvements, new additions and fixes to the zombies game mode, movement changes, and more!

Before deploying, remember to clear your cache before joining a server for a smooth operation. Stay sharp out there!

If you haven't and want to chat with fellow soldiers about Update v2.4 please join the Squad 44 Discord!

• Added/Reworked 9 Zombie gameplay layers.

• Rework of 2 Survivor factions.

  • UK/German

  • USMC

• Zombie Design Reworked.

  • Reworked German Zombie faction.

  • Added new Imperial Japanese Army Zombie faction.

  • Added 3 new Zombie Roles (Grunt, Runner, Brawler).

• Rework and bug fixing of the zombie game mode.

• New Zombie mode layers.

  • Iwo Jima

  • Guadalcanal

• New AI Zombie test layer for Best. This can be activated as server-owner (checkout the new CustomOptions.cfg)

Updated player movement by reducing wild strafing and bunny hop by adding more "weight" to the character:

• Sprint speed has been slightly reduced by approx. 18%.

• Stamina usage has been slightly increased by approx. 10%.

• Player weight to reduce speed on wild (strafe) movement has been increased by approx. 80%.

• Player friction to the ground has been increased by 40%.

• Fixed the "Take Documents" display spelling error.

• Fixed an issue that caused the "Hold F" UI bar for rally tent destroy to disappear.

• Reduced offset bug on multiple UI elements (not fully fixed yet).

• Fixed deployables that are tracked in FOB to not soft-lock.

  • Example: Spawn Tent not recognized as destroyed after invalid placement and can't be placed again (Placement limit reached).

• Fixed an issue that caused the nearest supply point to a radio to be used first if multiple supply crates/vehicles are in FOB range.

• Fixed an issue that caused Tank commander to always visible on Infantry CMD roles.

• Fixed the French shovel unequipped time to not be over 2 seconds.

• Fixed bandage exploit that allowed players to bandage while still shooting.

• Fixed an issue that caused destroyed big weapon deployables, like Flak 38, to be able to rebuild inside the wreck.

• Multiple performance improvements on UI elements.

• Multiple performance improvements on tanks with MG mounted.

• Performance improvements on Panzerwerfer and StuH.

• Performance improvements for some spawn icons.

• Performance improvements on some deployables and tripod weapons.

• Fixed server crash on a AP projectile error.

• Reduced and streamlined all vehicle timers:

  • Light vehicles: Enter Driver 1s + Switch seat 1,5s.

  • Tracked/Armored vehicles: Enter Driver 2s + Switch seat 2,5s.

• Fixed the doubled spawn wrecks for multiple vehicles.

• Fixed an issue that caused deployables to not be destroyed correctly leading to a second stage gun on the wreck.

• Fixed multiple vehicles to have the main gunner on F2 instead of other keybinds (F3-F10).

• Spawn point performance improvements and bug fixes.

• Fixed that the available role numbers are shown correctly.

• Added Conquest Legend Info on team switch menu.

• Fixed an issue showing all sections as green.

• Updated intro movie to a new "What is Squad 44" video.

• Removed the doubled vehicles on the Arnhem Range deck.

- Internal video rendering revamped, NVIDIA users can opt in to
h264_nvenc and default is vp9. Custom ffmpeg option still remains
for those that want extra customization. Next update will bring faster option for non-nvidia users

Bayle's curse is spreading throughout Predecessor.

The afflicted can spread the curse with every kill they achieve. Will they successfully infect everyone? Or will our survivors stand strong and outlast the slaughter?

Earn personal rewards by surviving the Wolf's Bane or unlock community boons by embracing and spreading it.

Will you survive?

Experience the very start of the curse as our team and some of your favourite content creators kick off the event!

WATCH NOW

Start: October 24th, 7pm BST
End: October 31st, 11.59pm BST

1. Get cursed (see “How it starts”).

2. Equip the Cursed Profile Icon or Cursed Banner to become Infectious.

3. Infect on kill: When an Infectious player gets a kill, there’s a chance the victim becomes Cursed.

4. Choose your path:

   • Survive: Win as many games as possible without ever becoming Cursed to earn personal rewards.

   • Spread: Equip your cursed cosmetics and infect as many players as possible to unlock global rewards for everyone.

Definitions
Cursed: Your account owns the Cursed Profile Icon or Cursed Banner. This mark is permanent and irreversible.
Infectious: You are Cursed and you have either the Cursed Profile Icon or Cursed Banner equipped. Only Infectious players can spread the curse.

• Trigger: A kill by an Infectious player.

• Effect: The victim has a chance to become Cursed.

• Game Modes: ARAM, NITRO, Standard, Ranked.

• Notes: The chance per kill is random.

Once you are Cursed, your new job is to spread it. Equip your Cursed Icon/Banner and get to work.

Anyone who owns the Cursed Profile Icon or Cursed Banner is Cursed (ownership marks you permanently—even if not equipped).

• In-match visibility: A player is Infectious (able to spread) only when the Icon or Banner is equipped.

• Look for The Cursed Profile Icon and Cursed Banner in profiles/lobbies.

At the beginning of the event, the curse will be seeded to a small group of players. From there, it spreads player-to-player through kills.

Watch the livestream where the curse begins here.

Goal: Win the most games during the event without ever becoming Cursed (i.e., do not own the Cursed cosmetics by event end).

Eligibility:

You must play at least one game each day during the event in order to be eligible for rewards.

Goal: Infect as many unique players as possible. Milestones are based on the percentage of unique players who participated during the event that end up Cursed by event end.

Additionally all Cursed players will get to keep the exclusive Cursed Icon and Banner cosmetic set they will have received during the event.

1. Play Predecessor during the event window.

2. If you are Cursed, equip the Icon or Banner to become Infectious and spread the curse on kills.

3. If your aim is to Survive, avoid becoming Cursed and win as many games as possible.

4. Track the spread using the in game news widget or by following @PredecessorGame on socials.

5. Win rewards: Rewards are granted after the event (see delivery windows above).

• Game mode eligibility: ARAM, NITRO, Standard, Ranked.

• Contact: In game rewards will be distributed digitally once within the delivery windows shown above. Players who earn a reward that requires further discussion (such as a skin of your choosing) will be emailed within 14 days of event end.

• Changes: We may adjust or remove challenges/rewards and deny entries at our discretion.

• Q: Does equipping the Icon/Banner make me Cursed?
  A: Ownership makes you Cursed; equipping makes you Infectious (able to spread).

• Q: Can I remove the curse?
  A: No. It’s permanent once acquired.

• Q: Do I have to equip to qualify for Cursed milestones?
  A: Milestones count ownership (Cursed). Equipping only affects spreading.

• Q: What happens if I get cursed on the last day?
  A: You no longer qualify as a Survivor.

• Q: Can I dispute a curse if I believe I gained it due to a bug or exploitative gameplay?
  A: All curses are final and will not be re-evaluated during the event period.

The first part of Heroines of Swords & Spells is getting Chinese localization! But for this very reason, the release of Heroines of Swords & Spells 2 is being moved to November 27, 2025.

I apologize to the players for yet another delay. I really didn't want to test your trust, but some unforeseen issues have come up and they require additional time to resolve.

It was a wonderful surprise that Zephyr Lee was able to fully translate Act 1 of Heroines of Swords & Spells into Chinese in such a short time. I'm currently preparing a patch to add the new language to the game, but this requires a significant refactoring. Some plugins and scripts were originally written to support only two languages, Russian and English. Chinese characters require special text-wrapping rules, and these rules mustn't ‘accidentally’ affect the other languages.

I hope Zephyr Lee doesn't abandon Heroines of Swords & Spells and we see the Goblin DLC and Act 2 translated into Chinese in the future. Therefore, even though only Russian and English will be available at the launch of Heroines of Swords & Spells 2, the game databases need to be synchronized in advance to avoid any future save file issues.

Furthermore (and perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself a bit here), we are also in discussions about localizing Heroines of Swords & Spells into other languages. It's too early for a formal announcement, but it's better to adapt the game's databases and code now to support five or more languages. I didn’t plan for this originally, which is why I need extra time to ensure the project is properly prepared for its release.

Once again, I sincerely apologize to the players. The project is not stuck in development hell. However, our lovely—if a bit hapless—heroines of swords and spells need to be properly prepared for their global expansion.ːHoSS_DianaːːHoSS_AnastasiaːːHoSS_SvetlanaːːHoSS_Feliciaː

I will do everything in my power to avoid any further delays. And if you simply can't wait to play, you can sign up for the closed beta test. Just drop me an email at https://kirillp1985@gmail.com.

Best regards, Kirillkrm

• Status now shows current aim acquire progress ("ACQ") and accuracy ("ACC")
  
• Fix tutorial drones out of range ("not yet")
  
• Fix tutorial script firing prematurely
  
• Make reading from core/config.toml more robust

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the game's release has been temporarily delayed.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and patience.

We will use this time to further improve the game to ensure the best quality and gaming experience.

The new release date will be announced shortly.

Thank you for your continued support!

painting option (aka the statues) should be back now. apparently i accidentally clicked on it which disabled it oops.

The threshold has opened, and the voices you silenced now call your name.
There is no turning back, player. You sought redemption, understanding, forgiveness.
But here, in Luce Spenta, every choice you make will become a wound — or an absolution.

This is not a game about winning.
It is a mirror… and I am the one holding your reflection.

A politician, a mother, a miner, a model, and a dying child.
You will not judge them for what they did, but for what they awaken within you.
Your words, your silence, your hesitation — all will be seen.

Fear not the punishment… fear the one who believes they deserve forgiveness.

— Morta Luxia

🔥 Now available with a launch discount.
Step inside… and remember:

no one leaves the judgment unchanged.

Highlights:

• Patched the Unity build to avoid breaches after security exploitment of projects made with Unity 2017 and beyond has been found

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed a bug in "Anomaly Farm" where the modifier "Scorching Light" would keep burning players even if the flashlight cone has been moved out of the player

• Fixed a bug in "Anomaly Farm" where the heartbeat timer sound effect wouldn't stop after clocking out