Today, NEXON and NEXON Games revealed a new trailer for The First Descendant at gamescom ONL 2023 showcasing the game’s lore as well as all-new Unreal Engine 5.2 gameplay. The First Descendant Crossplay Open Beta will be free to play on PC via Steam, PlayStation®4 (PS4™), PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S starting September 19, 2023.
As seen during gamescom Opening Night Live 2023, The First Descendant’s new trailer sheds another glimpse into the game’s central conflict between the Descendants and the Vulgus alien invaders as they fight for humanity’s last chance at survival and the protection of the continent of Ingris. The mysterious Ironheart is revealed, a tool with the power to destroy the Vulgus, as well as unique character abilities and sneak peeks into various boss battles against the formidable Colossi.
Earlier this month, NEXON announced that The First Descendant’s upcoming Crossplay Open Beta would be available to anyone who registers at http://tfd.NEXON.com/crossplay-beta. NEXON Games is working to ensure all enlisted Descendants are able to experience the title optimally on any platform of their choice.
A gift and a test alert will be sent to all interested Descendants who register for the upcoming Cross Platform Open Beta. Stay informed by joining the conversation on Discord, following via Twitter, liking via Facebook, or watching out for more on YouTube.
More about The First Descendant:
The First Descendant is a next-gen free-to-play third-person PvE co-op action RPG shooter launching with crossplay across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), and PC via Steam. Developed using Unreal Engine 5.2, players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat against 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 as they grow stronger through various missions and raids to finally discover the Descendants’ secret. Cooperation is crucial as players team up with one another in strategic 4-player boss fights where teamwork and tactics are key. New equipment, materials, and items obtained through a myriad of missions and boss fights will contribute to players’ character development. The Crossplay Open Beta will be held from September 19-25, 2023 on all supported platforms.
