The First Descendant

Nexon's The First Descendant is a free-to-play looter shooter that also incorporates action RPG elements. Focusing on cooperative play, the game allows up to four players to work together.

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The First Descendant Tag Page Cover Art
Action RPG
Third-Person Shooter
Released
July 2, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Nexon Games
Publisher(s)
Nexon
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics created in Unreal Engine 5.

Players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat alien invaders – The Vulgus who crossed dimensions over 100 years ago and brought with them the devastating Colossi and destruction – for the survival of humanity and to protect Albion and the continent of Ingris. Players will encounter spectacular stories of forces fighting over the Iron Heart as they grow stronger through various missions and raids.

Encounter features that make The First Descendant's gameplay unique: a variety of characters with unique concepts and combat styles, massive boss battles with up to four player co-op, free movement and coordinated action with grappling hooks, a variety of weapons and compelling customization options.

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The First Descendant Director Talks Progression Mechanics, Character Lore, and More

The Best War Games speaks with The First Descendant's game director about the upcoming looter shooter's mechanics, characters, seasonal elements, and more.

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The First Descendant - Meet Bunny Character Gameplay Trailer

The First Descendant reveals new details and gameplay for Bunny, a character that utilizes electricity to empower abilities and traversal.

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The First Descendant - Meet Valby Character Gameplay Trailer

The First Descendant reveals more details on Valby, a character who controls the water element through abilities like Bubble Bullet.

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The First Descendant - Meet Ajax Character Gameplay Trailer

The First Descendant reveals Ajax, a defensive character specializing in protecting allies with abilities like Hyper Cube and Orbit Barrier.

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The First Descendant: How Player Feedback Has Already Improved the Game

Through closed testing, The First Descendant has implemented several player-first features for its Battle Passes, monetization efforts, and more.

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The First Descendant - Launch Date Reveal

The First Descendant is a third-person shooter developed by Nexon Games, where you become a Descendant to defend humanity against the invaders.

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New Unreal Engine 5 Co-Op Looter Shooter Coming July 2

A visually stunning co-op shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5 gets treated to a release date as part of Summer Game Fest 2024.

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The First Descendant: All Viessa Skills

Here are all of Viessa's skills in The First Descendant.

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The First Descendant Interview: Lee Beom-jun Talks Influences, Gear Grinding, and More

Lee Beom-jun, producer of Nexon's The First Descendant, discusses service philosophy, Steam beta, the fun side of grinding, and more with The Best War Games.