From the makers of MMORPG MapleStory and Vindictus, NEXON gears up to release looter shooter RPG ‘The First Descendant’ with its fast-paced, dynamic, story-driven gameplay. Read on to learn more on its plot, gameplay, and more information.
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The First Descendant Story Plot
The First Descendant's plot revolves around humanity, evolution, power, and fate. The story begins 100 years ago when the Vulgus, a malevolent race, invaded the world, wreaking havoc and using humans as experiments. Then the Colossuses appeared, devastating literally everything on earth.
In The First Descendant, players assume the role of a Descendant, warriors tasked with defending humanity and the Ingris continent from the Vulgus. In the midst of this chaos, a group of technologically advanced beings known as the Magisters allied with the remaining humans in Albion, preparing for the last battle. The Magisters discovered the "Arche" in human genes, a DNA strand that indicates boundless potential. By merging their technology with human resilience, they created the Descendants–super gorgeous superhuman warriors with physical and magical abilities akin to the ancient Ancestors.
Humans saw significant progress. They began to use guns and gunpowder instead of swords and shields, and a group of chosen humans awakened their Arche and became Descendants. As Descendants, players will combat the Vulgus and even take on the formidable Colossuses. The Magisters' technology has revived hope, but the peace of the Ingris continent remains fragile. The new leader of the Vulgus, Karel, poses a greater threat than ever, and the fate of Ingris rests in the hands of the Descendants.
The First Descendant Gameplay
The First Descendant is a looter shooter RPG that offers a compelling mix of co-op action, strategic gameplay, and rich storytelling. Players will uncover secrets, use powerful abilities to their benefit, and engage in heated battles. The game offers a mix of story-driven missions and cooperative world missions, featuring scenario missions that advance the storyline. These missions often culminate in massive boss battles.
Players can choose from various different characters, each with their distinct abilities and skills. The First Descendant features relatively extensive customization options and inventory mechanics, allowing players to equip their character with three guns, four extra items, and a variety of sub-weapons. Additionally, special items can be used to boost stats, enhance weapons, or grant new abilities.
The action in The First Descendant is fast-paced, dynamic, and requires some level of platforming skills. In addition to looting and shooting, the game packs in several movement mechanics that allow players to traverse wider distances during battle and exploration scenarios. Both offense and defense mechanics in shootouts appear varied and play up to certain characters' advantages.
The First Descendant Trailer
The First Descendant - Story Deep Dive
The First Descendant devs give a deep dive on the story of Humanity and the fate it has been left with and their purpose as Descendants.
The First Descendant Prologue Trailer
The First Descendant Prologue trailer is a sneak peek to the first 10+ minutes of the game. The trailer shows players what experience they can expect out of the game and offers an introduction to the game's plot and characters.
The First Descendant Official Reveal Trailer
The First Descendant first trailer dropped during the The Game Awards 2023 and hyped up the 2 million global player base during its crossplay beta testing.
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The First Descendant Product Information
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| Title | THE FIRST DESCENDANT |
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| Release Date | TBA; Summer 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 |
