Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player) (4 Player Online)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation Store
2nd Jul 2024
2nd Jul 2024
- Also Available On
- Tags
- Controller Support
- Official Site
- tfd.nexon.com
Reviews
Review The First Descendant (PS5) - A Mindless and Repetitive Grind
What’s the point?
In The First Descendant, Nexon's new looter shooter, each character has their own set of abilities and gimmicks. Bunny, the first one you can unlock, has to keep moving to charge up her electricity which she can then use to fire off attacks. She does more damage the quicker she runs, so you barely shoot your gun, relying instead...
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The First Descendant News
News The First Descendant's In-Game Icons Seem Strikingly Similar to Those of Destiny 2
"Barely-changed" icons raise eyebrows
The First Descendant has barely been out a week, but it didn't take that long for players familiar with Bungie's Destiny 2 to see some striking similarities between the in-game icons used in both games. Forbes writer Paul Tassi (thanks, VGC) highlighted the issue, as well as n
Poll Are You Playing The First Descendant?
First!
After what feels like an age of alpha and beta testing periods, The First Descendant has finally arrived on PS5. This free-to-play looter shooter is a little bit like a third-person Destiny, but instead of creating your own protagonist, you select playable heroes from a roster. Each of them is equipped with their own specialisations and...
News The First Descendant Enjoys Strong Launch Numbers, Teases Content Roadmap
Rubber hits the road
The First Descendant has finally touched down, with the free-to-play looker now live on PS5 and PS4. Being a live game, players can look forward to regular content updates, additions, and plenty of cosmetic skins to play dress up in. Nexon has revealed just some of the stylish suits engaged Descendants can look forward to...
News The First Descendant Gets Gameplay, PS5 Graphical Options Ahead of Upcoming Launch
Hit the ground running
Nexon's fairly imminent launch of looter shooter The First Descendant is out next week, launching on 2nd July, and we've got some gameplay glimpses to whet your whistle in the meantime. In addition, PS5 graphical features have been added to the game in response to feedback from last year's Crossplay Open Beta. In a trio of...
News Big Budget, Free-to-Play Looter Shooter The First Descendant Finally Drops in July on PS5
Rapid descent
It feels like we've been writing about The First Descendant for an eternity, but thankfully, its launch date has finally been locked in. The free-to-play looter shooter drops on the 2nd July for PS5, following many alpha and beta tests over the last couple of years. Let's hope it's ready to go! We went hands-on with The First...
News Uncover The First Descendant's Sci-Fi Setting in Convoluted Story Trailer
The stakes seem incredibly high
The First Descendant is a visually stunning co-op looter shooter we've had our eye on for a while now, a potential Destiny-like that looks incredible on Unreal Engine 5. We got a dev-led story trailer and a general lore breakdown, but the game's setting remains somewhat shrouded in mystery due to the abundance of...
News The First Descendant Touches Down on PS5, PS4 in Summer 2024
Colossal
Promising free-to-play looter shooter, The First Descendant, made an appearance at The Game Awards, giving us a cinematic look at combat between a new Descendant and a terrifying Colossi. We were rewarded with a release window: Look out for The Last Descendant on PS5 and PS4 in Summer 2024. Nearly 2 million people took part in the...
Preview The First Descendant Could Be a Decent Destiny-Like Co-Op Shooter on PS5
First!
Having spent a good few hours with The First Descendant on PS5 — ahead of its open beta release later this month — we're happy to report that this free-to-play shooter seems to have a solid base to build upon. Very reminiscent of Destiny in terms of structure, we didn't quite have time to dig into finer details, but the gameplay clicked...
News Slick PS5, PS4 Shooter The First Descendant Gets Another Great Looking Gameplay Trailer
Gunning it
The First Descendant is busy ramping up hype for its open beta — which is dropping on the 19th September — and so we're being treated to a new 4K gameplay trailer. You can catch glimpses of different playable characters, their loadouts, and their unique abilities, as well as huge boss enemies that'll require teamwork to bring down...
News Anticipated Shooter The First Descendant Goes All-In on PS5 Features Ahead of Open Beta
Full DualSense support and 3D audio
The First Descendant continues to look enticing ahead of its previously announced open beta, which is still set for the 19th September. And in a move that we always appreciate, the PS5 looter shooter will attempt to take full advantage of Sony's current-gen system. It'll boast support for the DualSense's adaptive...
Previews
Preview The First Descendant Could Be a Decent Destiny-Like Co-Op Shooter on PS5
First!
Having spent a good few hours with The First Descendant on PS5 — ahead of its open beta release later this month — we're happy to report that this free-to-play shooter seems to have a solid base to build upon. Very reminiscent of Destiny in terms of structure, we didn't quite have time to dig into finer details, but the gameplay clicked...
About The Game
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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