Among the promising shooter hopes, Nexon has created an attractive candidate with “The First Descendant.” The shooter is not only free, but it also performed well in its open beta among many players. It was expected that the game would be released soon, but the development team from South Korea has to deal with unexpected issues.
This is the new shooter hope: “The First Descendant” is an upcoming loot shooter from the Korean development studio Nexon, which will be released as a free-to-play title on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
The developers have incorporated elements from successful games into their loot shooter, so that everyone can recognize something from their favorite game.
- Thus, the shooter is played from a third-person perspective and includes many elements reminiscent of successful predecessors like Destiny 2, Warframe, Anthem, or Outriders.
- Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, the world in the game looks truly fantastic and showcases what exceptionally sharp movements can mean at high graphical settings.
- Additionally, it features specific gameplay with defined character roles, the so-called “Descendants.” These possess unique abilities that can be developed further to perfect one’s playstyle.
After the last beta, many players hoped for a soon release of the game due to the good first impression. However, the developer has now announced that they will likely have to prepare for a longer waiting period until the official release.
“The First Descendant” is delayed because everything should be perfect
These are the reasons for the delay: Despite a promising open beta in September 2023, which attracted nearly two million players, the development team faced some challenges.
- For example, players wished for more action in the open world of “The First Descendant,” greater variety in missions, a revamp of the UI, and optimized graphics.
In a statement released on November 10, Nexon informed the community that they will need more time to meet the high expectations of the community.
To implement your feedback for better quality, we are considering pushing the launch date to 2024. We will provide more details on the release schedule soon. It is also heartbreaking for us that we could not deliver the exact date you have been waiting for.
writes developer Nexon on their website
The postponement of the official release of “The First Descendant” may be disappointing for the waiting shooter fans. However, the development team assures that this time will be effectively used to further perfect the game.
So you can bridge the waiting time: Players can look forward to a vastly improved gaming experience when the shooter finally hits the market in 2024.
If that still seems too long for you, there is positive news from “The Finals” by the developer Embark Studios. This could help fill the void created by the delays of “The First Descendant.”
How do you assess the development team’s decision to reconsider the release schedule and further improve the game? Please feel free to share your opinions in the comments and discuss how you think this delay may affect the quality of the game. We are eager to hear your thoughts!
If you already want to know more about the game experience in “The First Descendant,” we recommend this MeinMMO article: New shooter ‘The First Descendant’ launches on Steam – Plays like a Korean Outriders
