The First Descendant, NEXON’s Latest Release Now Available

Cross-play gamers all over the world can immerse themselves in the captivating Unreal Engine 5 graphics of The First Descendant on platforms like PlayStation and Xbox consoles, PCs, and devices connected to GeForce Now. As a token of gratitude, NEXON is introducing an upgraded preseason that will be followed by seasons filled with exciting content, characters, story expansions, and more.

Today NEXON, along with NEXON Games, proudly announced the worldwide release of their eagerly awaited free-to-play looter shooter, The First Descendant. The game is available on platforms such as PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, PC through Steam, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

As of today, global players will transform into Descendants and unite to combat the extraterrestrial invasion, holding the fort for humanity’s existence and safeguarding the land of Ingris either in a solo or online multiplayer co-op mode.

In celebration of this, the development team has put together a new trailer that highlights some of the content that will be part of the pre-season battle pass. The trailer can be viewed below:

“Descendants, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for choosing to participate in the battle against the Vulgus,” expressed Minseok Joo, Creative Director at NEXON Games. “Our goal was to create a game that honors fan-favorite looter shooters, a genre we adore. The team has worked diligently to design a game that lives up to such high standards.”

“We aimed to develop a product that would let our players’ voices be heard, as The First Descendant is our first multiplatform release,” says Beomjun Lee, Producer at NEXON Games. “We not only aimed to create a product that we could be proud of, but also something that players would cherish and enjoy for many years to come. In response to community feedback, we’ve made several adjustments for the launch to enhance the player experience even further.”

The preseason (initial release) of The First Descendant will introduce a reward-laden Battle Pass, new Descendants such as Esiemo, Enzo, and Yujin, and an array of new weapons, Void Intercept Battles, Instance Dungeons, and more. NEXON Games aims to roll out the first update in the fifth week of gameplay, which will be followed by the first Season update in eight weeks.

Subsequent seasons will begin approximately every three months after the release of Season 1 Episode: Invasion in late August. This episode will revolve around a new Descendant, a story about a fan-favorite Descendant, a new Colossus and dungeon, new weapons, and more.

You can learn about the preseason’s details, future seasons, new characters, customizations, the economy, and more in the new Dev Launch Showcase video. Those interested can explore all the dev talks and updates on The First Descendant’s YouTube Channel.

The First Descendant takes players to the continent of Ingris, where they will defend humanity against the alien invaders known as Vulgus and gargantuan Colossi. Fans will be captivated by the intricate narrative, delivered through quests that not only develop the character but unravel the secrets behind the Descendants. The First Descendant boasts high-quality graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, providing a unique environment where reality and fantasy cohabit.

The First Descendant introduces a number of unique features, including:

• Unique & Charismatic Characters — These characters are Descendants with individual stories, customization options, and battle systems. Interact with several Descendants within the game for an immersive experience, and explore Bunny’s unique storyline, complete with cinematics;
• Dynamic Action and Challenging Battles — Experience exhilarating combat with each Descendant’s distinctive skill set, free navigation, tandem Grappling Hook actions, and an array of weapons with exclusive effects;
• Void Intercept Battles (Giant Boss Raids) — Strategically target weak points to defeat colossal Colossi with unique attack patterns in Void Intercept Battles. Players can embark on these battles solo or within a 4-player co-op team;
• Infiltration Operations (Instance Dungeons) — Overcome dungeons on Normal and Hard difficulty to score rewards. Hard difficulty Infiltration missions enable you to add additional challenge options, called modifiers, before starting. The more challenge options you opt for, the more rewards you can claim;
• Encouragement and Game Evolution — Players are motivated to continue developing their Descendants with a wide selection of equipment by completing scenarios or missions in the world, earning loot from challenging tasks.

The game is available for free download from Steam for PC, as well as from the PlayStation Store for PS5 and PS4, the Xbox Game Store for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and through NVIDIA GeForce NOW.