Nexon is launching a new shooting game, and it’s already getting super popular. The crossplay open beta test was a big hit from the start, so it looks like Nexon has another winner on their hands.
In The First Descendant, you choose a futuristic hero and fight tough enemies. These heroes have special powers, but it’s also a game where you find random weapons to make it fair. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting action game and when it will be fully released.
The First Descendant Release Date
The First Descendant is likely to come out in February 2024 on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Nexon hasn’t told us when The First Descendant will come out. But they did start a test in September 2023, which usually means the full game isn’t too far away.
Other games from Nexon came out not long after their tests, like “MapleStory Evolution” (a month later) and “KartRider Drift” (four months later). So, if they keep up this trend, “The First Descendant” might be out in one to five months.
The First Descendant Trailer
On August 23, 2022, NEXON showed a new trailer for their new game, The First Descendant, before Gamescom 2022. The video gives us a better look at the game.
It has excellent teamwork, exciting grappling-hook moves, and huge boss monsters in a science-fiction world. If you want to see more trailers for the game, you can visit the official YouTube channel.
The First Descendant Gameplay
The First Descendant is a game where you shoot at aliens from a third-person perspective. You can move around by using a grappling hook. There are huge boss fights you can do alone or with three friends, and you have to hit the weak spots on the boss to win.
Each character in the game has their special powers and ways to play. For example, Valby can use water attacks, and Ultimate Viessa can fly with magnetic defenses. Nexon Games showed us the initial 17 minutes of The First Descendant gameplay.
The First Descendant Characters and Story
The First Descendant is set in the war-ravaged land of Ingris. In the game, you become one of the Descendants, a special group of superpowered people inheriting magical and physical gifts from their ancestors.
Your mission as a Descendant is to defend Ingris from the dangerous Vulgus faction, led by a troublemaking boss wreaking havoc across the continent. You’ll step into the shoes of one of the thirteen Descendants, each with their cool abilities, talents, and fighting techniques.
Here are the characters you can pick from:
- Lepic
- Ajax
- Viessa
- Jayber
- Sharen
- Gley
- Blair
- Gley
- Blair
- Valby
- Kyle
The First Descendant System Requirements
Minimum System Requirement
| Component | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor | Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570 |
| Video Memory | 4GB |
| DirectX Version | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
Recommended System Requirement
| Component | Recommended Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor | Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600XT |
| DirectX Version | 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Storage | 30 GB Available Space |
Will The First Descendant Be a Pay-to-Win Game?
Yes, there will be microtransactions in The First Descendant because it’s a free game. You can earn new characters and gear by playing the game. Some fancy cosmetic stuff might still cost real money, like in most free games. Learn about GTA 6 Online’s Microtransactions and how they affect your money.
This is all you need to know about The First Descendant. We’ll update this article with more information as we get closer to the game’s full release. We’ll also share a list of all the characters you can play as. For now, feel free to check out our guide on PS5 games that we recommend.