With The First Descendant, a new loot shooter will launch on July 2 on Steam and consoles. Here you will learn everything you need to know about the game in 2 minutes.
What kind of game is this?
- The First Descendant (PC, PlayStation, Xbox) is a new loot shooter developed by the South Korean developer and publisher Nexon and published as a F2P title.
- The game is playable in 4-player co-op and features a sci-fi setting.
- The First Descendant is based on Unreal Engine 5 and is played from a third-person perspective.
- You can equip three different weapons simultaneously in a loadout, which are available in three rarity levels.
The First Descendant is also one of the 10 most promising shooters coming out in 2024 or that have already been released.
What is The First Descendant about? In the story of the shooter, humanity emerged as the loser in a battle against the evil aliens “Vulgus.” However, one day the humans discovered a mysterious power that they now use for a counterattack.
You embody in this battle the so-called “Descendants,” which function as playable classes and possess special abilities.
The First Descendant Release – When does it start?
When is the release? The release of The First Descendant is on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 09:00 AM German time.
On which platforms will The First Descendant be available? The First Descendant will be available on all typical platforms – except for the Nintendo Switch:
- PS4, PS5
- Steam
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Is there a preload? Yes, the preload has been available since June 30, 2024. On Steam, the download is just under 35.5 GB.
MyMMO author Britta already played a beta of The First Descendant back in October 2022 and wrote down her first impressions for you. You can learn how she found the title here: New loot shooter “The First Descendant” launches on Steam – Plays like a Korean Outriders
