Our latest coverage of The First Descendant.
Nexon has rolled out a sizeable Season 3 patch for The First Descendant, its free-to-play co-op looter shooter. The headline additions are the game’s first dedicated melee option, a pair of swords, and a new Void Vessel dungeon that taps into those close-quarters mechanics. Season 3 Update Highlights: New weapon class: Swords Two launch blades, Shadow and Deus Ex Manus, [...]
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Nexon has announced that The First Descendant will host a crossover with PlatinumGames’ stylish action series Bayonetta on November 6. Revealed during Tokyo Game Show 2025, the event gives the free-to-play co-op looter-shooter a dose of the Umbra Witch’s flair, complete with cosmetics that reference her distinctive firearms and slow-motion combat. What’s coming in the collaboration Full-body Bayonetta skin for [...]
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The First Descendant, Nexon’s free-to-play co-op looter shooter, has kicked off its latest seasonal update with a focus on both combat depth and social features. Headlining the patch is Ultimate Luna, a powered-up take on the turret-wielding Descendant first introduced in Season 3. Players also gain access to the new Lounge, a personal showroom in Albion that doubles as a [...]
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Nexon has rolled out the Breakthrough update for its free-to-play looter shooter MMO The First Descendant on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. The Season 3 patch introduces a new open zone, fresh playable character, and the game’s first licensed crossover, giving long-time players more to chase while offering newcomers an easier on-ramp. Key Changes: New zone- Axion Plains: A large [...]
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Nexon has quietly rolled out a limited demo for The First Descendant, its free-to-play third-person looter shooter, giving players two weeks to sample the upcoming “Breakthrough” season. The test runs from July 24 through August 6 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, offering a hands-on preview of new areas, enemies, and traversal tools before the full update lands [...]
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The First Descendant, Nexon's free-to-play looter-shooter, has marked its first anniversary with a major livestream event called Descendant Fest 2025. The presentation provided a detailed look at what’s coming in the Season 3: Breakthrough update, introduced a crossover with NieR: Automata, and teased the game’s roadmap for the rest of the year. Key announcements and updates include: Season 3: Breakthrough [...]
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The First Descendant, the free-to-play co-op looter shooter from NEXON, debuted a new trailer during Summer Game Fest 2025, highlighting its upcoming Season 3: Breakthrough update. The update is set to launch on August 7, and a playable demo will be available on July 24. The game, which launched in 2024, draws inspiration from titles like Warframe and Destiny, focusing [...]
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During their PAX East 2025 showcase, NEXON unveiled The First Descendant's ambitious Season 3 update, titled Breakthrough, coming this summer. Executive Producer Beomjun Lee and Creative Director Minseok Joo detailed the game-changing additions, including a sprawling new battlefield, hover bikes, the first-ever crossover event, and more. The First Descendant: Breakthrough | Hover Bike TeaserWatch this video on YouTube Key Features [...]
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Nexon’s free-to-play looter-shooter The First Descendant is gearing up for its Season 2 Episode 2 April update, packed with new gameplay content, cosmetics, and much-needed quality-of-life improvements. The developers recently held a livestream breaking down what’s coming next week, along with a sneak peek at May’s update and some PAX East 2025 announcements. For those unfamiliar, The First Descendant is [...]
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Beomjun Lee, Executive Producer of The First Descendant, presented at GDC 2025 in San Francisco on today, sharing insights on overcoming challenges in live-service game development. His session, “Persevering Through a 57 Metacritic as a Live Service Game,” addresses the looter shooter’s rocky launch and strategies for improvement, alongside a preview of the Season 3: Breakthrough update. Key Challenges & [...]
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