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 PS5, PS4 Looter Shooter The First Descendant Is Proving a Colossal Hit
Currently one of PlayStation's most played games
Free-to-play Korean looter shooter The First Descendant is one of the most played games on PS5 and PS4 right now, despite its muted critical reception. The game – which we awarded a lowly 3/10, much to the dismay of many readers – was the fourth most played game on PlayStation in the US for the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The First Descendant?
First of all
Free-to-play PS5 shooter The First Descendant is a couple of weeks old now, and we want to know what you think of it. Granted, it can be difficult to judge live service titles like this just weeks into its full release, but divided opinions have already made for interesting reading in this case. Prime example: we really weren't keen on...
News The First Descendant Draws a Massive 10 Million Players in First Week
But how many will stick around?
Free-to-play shooter The First Descendant has drawn massive crowds in its first week live, with publisher Nexon pronouncing that some 10 million players have already checked out the game. Noted by Insider Gaming, with no upfront cost, it remains to be seen how many of those players will stick around, but it's still...
News Nexon Will Update The First Descendant's In-Game Icons Following Plagiarism Complaints
"We will continue to improve the game for fans of the looter shooter genre”
Last week, Forbes writer Paul Tassi raised concerns that some of the in-game icons in The First Descendant looked strikingly similar to those used in Destiny 2. The story was widely reported, and in a statement to
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
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 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...
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...
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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