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The First Descendant

Nexon Games presents The First Descendant, a third-person action RPG shooter set in a distant future where Humanity fights for survival against a hostile alien race. As a Descendant, players will embark on various missions and quests as they learn about the origins of the Descendants and partner up with up to four players to engage in expansive boss battles, unlocking new gear and skills.

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The First Descendant
Action RPG
Third-Person Shooter
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 56/100 Critics Rec: 26%
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

ESRB
Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language

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A rep for The First Descendant developer Nexon has confirmed that jiggle physics will soon be implemented in the game, but it will be optional.

Valby from The First Descendant posing underwater
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Nexon breaks down what The First Descendant players can expect from the second season, confirming a plan to launch two more heroes.

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The First Descendant gives you a lot of control over your arsenal, allowing you to build to fit your needs; here's how to build your Thunder Cage.

Characters with Supply Coins from The First Descendant
The First Descendant: How To Get Supply Coins

If you want to get your hands on seasonal items and cosmetics in The First Descendant, you'll need to get Supply Coins. Here's how to do it.

All First Descendant characters in the key art for Season 1: Invasion
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With the start of The First Descendant's first season, Invasion dungeons will show up on your map in line with the new questline. Here's how to start.

Haley from The First Descendant
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Getting Hailey is only half the battle, as after you unlock her in The First Descendant you will want to know what build will make her shine.

Haley from The First Descendant Posing with a weapon
The First Descendant: How To Unlock Hailey

Get the newest Descendant named Hailey through the new Season 1 content in The First Descendant through a bit of a different grind than before.

The First Descendant Heat Plasma Battery special crafting item
The First Descendant: How To Farm Heat Plasma Battery

The First Descendant has many crafting materials you can farm, including the rare Heat Plasma Battery, an important resource for many item recipes.

The First Descendant Balanced Plasma Battery rare item with keyart background
The First Descendant: How To Farm Balanced Plasma Battery

Balanced Plamsa Batteries are some of the rarest materials you can farm in The First Descendant, as they only drop from tough missions you can pursue.

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The First Descendant is undergoing important changes with the release of and throughout Season 1, and a lot is being done to reduce the grind.

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Hailey Scott aiming her sniper rifle in The First Descendant
The First Descendant 1.1.0 Patch Adds New Hailey Descendant, Solo Dungeons & QoL Improvements

The patch notes for The First Descendant's 1.1.0 Patch are live and the update features some fantastic improvements and an ultra-cool sharpshooter

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Three characters from The First Descendant, Lepic, Ajax, and Viessa, standing around a table
The First Descendant's Next Ultimate Weapon Will Put Lepic In Your Pocket

A recently announced update and new ultimate weapon may completely change the game for some end-game builds.

Screenshot of an armored character from The First Descendants preparing to go into battle
10 Best Weapons In The First Descendant

With so many weapons to choose from in The First Descendant, figure out which ones you should be using and with what modifications and characters.

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The First Descendant Peace Maker Hand Cannon weapon
The First Descendant: How To Unlock Peace Maker

The First Descendant has added a new weapon called the Peace Maker in a recent update, but you can only unlock this gun by gathering several parts.

The First Descendant Hailey face covered in the snow
The First Descendant's Newest Character Will Combine The Abilities Of Your Favorite Characters

Hailey is coming to The First Descendant in Season 1, and her abilities are an interesting mix of skills already in the game via other characters.

Hailey and Ult Freyna from The First Descendant
When The First Descendant's New Descendants Hailey & Ultimate Freyna Will Be Playable

Season 1 of The First Descendant marks the introduction of a new Descendant named Hailey, as well as a host of other changes to characters.

Yujin, Valby, Sharen, and Enzo from The First Descendant
Why The First Descendant's Two Best Characters Desperately Need To Be Reworked

Many Descendants are viable characters, but two stand out for being practically necessary for The First Descendant’s more difficult content.

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The First Descendant Season 1 - Official Key Art
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The First Descendant's first season, Invasion, has plenty of new content from new Descendants, stories, and weapons, with brand new threats.

Three characters from The First Descendant over a green glowing background
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There are a ton of things to discover in The First Descendant, and it's pretty easy to overlook important features and mechanics that change the game.

Greg's Reversed Fate in The First Descendant with a reactor in the background
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Get the newly buffed Greg's Reversed Fate weapon in The First Descendant and use it to take out hordes of enemies with the Bombardment ability.

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