Nexon Expands The First Descendant With Season 3 “Breakthrough”

Nexon has released the Breakthrough update for The First Descendant, their free-to-play looter shooter MMO, on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Season 3 introduces a new open zone, a new Descendant, and a crossover event, providing both veteran and new players with engaging content.

Key Changes:

• New Zone – Axion Plains: A large open area with rotating Battlefields, the Legion of Breach enemy faction, and daily/weekly event challenges offering modules and cosmetic rewards.
• Hover Bikes: Three rideable vehicles for faster traversal of Axion Plains and other open areas. Future updates will include bike attachments.
• Descendant Nell: A new playable Descendant focused on debuffs, crowd control, and ally buffs. Transcendent Modules enable support or burst damage builds.
• NieR: Automata Crossover: Limited-time skins for 2B and A2, back attachments, emotes, and time-limited rewards through daily and weekly objectives.
• Ultimate Weapons:
  • Scout Rifle – Eraser: An AoE weapon that disables adaptive defenses.
  • Launcher – Exterminator: Auto-locking missile salvos designed for Axion Plains enemies.
• New Bosses and Activities: The Wall Crasher eight-player event in the open world and the electric-themed “Storm Hanger” Abyss Intercept.
• Trigger Modules: End-game skill sockets, unlocked at level 40, with nine new modules farmable in Axion Plains and monthly updates planned.
• Catch-Up Programs: The “Descendant Boost-Up” lets new or returning players begin in the mid-game Sigma Sector on Hard mode, while “Boost Path” guides them through key systems.
• Cosmetics: Rider-themed skins and new premium outfits for Enzo and Ines.