The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter RPG by NEXON Games, developers of MMORPGs MapleStory and Vindictus. Read on to know about The First Descendant's release details, preorder information, and more about the game.
The First Descendant Release Date and Time
Released on July 2, 2024
The First Descendant was launched for the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on July 2, 2024 at 3 a.m. EDT / 12 a.m. PDT. Check the table below for your region's corresponding release time!
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Jul 2, 3:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Jul 2, 12:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Jul 2, 8:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Jul 2, 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Jul 2, 6:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Jul 2, 3:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Jul 2, 4:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Jul 2, 3:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Jul 2, 9:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Jul 2, 4:00 a.m. |
The First Descendant Technical Test
The First Descendant underwent its final technical testing phase that ran from May 25, 2024 12:00 a.m. PDT to May 26, 2024 11:59 p.m. PDT.
The First Descendant's Final Technical Test was available only on the PC. The contents of the technical test featured 11 'Standard' characters along with 2 'Ultimate' characters, 2 areas, and more added field content.
The First Descendant Pre-Orders
The First Descendant is now available for free-to-play (F2P) on Steam, the PlayStation store, and the Xbox store.
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 Steam |
 PS Store |
 Xbox |
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| Price | F2P | ||||
Is The First Descendant on Xbox Game Pass?
The First Descendant is currently unlisted on the Game Pass.
Is The First Descendant on PS Plus?
The First Descendant is not part of PS Plus' catalog as of writing.
The First Descendant Trailer
The First Descendant - Story Deep Dive
The First Descendant Prologue Trailer
The First Descendant Official Reveal Trailer
The First Descendant Prologue Trailer
The First Descendant - Story Deep Dive
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The First Descendant Product Information
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| Title | THE FIRST DESCENDANT |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 2, 2024 |
| Developer | NEXON Games Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | NEXON |
| Supported Platforms | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
| Genre | Looter Shooter, Co-op Action RPG |
| Number of Players | 1-4 |
| ESRB Rating | M |
| Official Website | The First Descendant Website |
