Co-Op Looter Shooter The First Descendant Gets Release Date

NEXON has announced the release date of The First Descendant, its highly anticipated Co-Op looter shooter. It will be available Free-to-Play across PC via Steam, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One and Series X|S on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The announcement was made through a brand-new cinematic trailer revealed at the Summer Game Fest. This trailer, created using the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5, showcased major Descendants dropping into intense battles, facing new foes, and meeting new allies.

The latest trailer not only highlighted the thrilling action and cooperative gameplay that players can expect but also introduced new characters and bosses set to debut at launch and through post-launch updates. The stunning visuals and dynamic gameplay snippets have already begun generating excitement, promising an immersive experience that brings the looter shooter genre into the next generation.

Check out the new Release Date Announcement Trailer below:

In preparation for the launch, NEXON encourages players to add The First Descendant to their wishlists on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. This will ensure they are ready to enlist as Descendants and dive into the action as soon as the game is available.

NEXON has been steadily building anticipation for The First Descendant. Following its cross-play Open Beta in September 2023, game producer Lee Beomjun and director Minseok Joo have kept the community engaged through regular updates. These updates, shared via Dev Talks and Dev Notes, have detailed top-requested enhancements and new game features, including mission variety, user interface improvements, and optimized graphics. This transparency has fostered a strong rapport with the player base, keeping them informed and excited about the game’s development progress.

As the July 2 launch date approaches, NEXON is gearing up to release comprehensive details about launch elements and events. These will be shared through media and creator previews, ensuring that potential players have all the information they need to jump into the game. The First Descendant promises to deliver a rich and dynamic experience, with a steady stream of updates and content post-launch to keep the community engaged.

Players can stay updated on the latest developments by tuning into The First Descendant’s official YouTube channel and News Page, where new Dev Talks and additional updates will be posted regularly. This ensures that fans are kept in the loop about all the exciting features and events leading up to and following the game’s launch.

With its release just around the corner, The First Descendant is set to make a significant impact on the gaming world. Its combination of high-octane action, cooperative gameplay, and stunning visuals crafted in Unreal Engine 5 positions it as a standout title in the looter shooter genre. Fans of the genre and newcomers alike have plenty to look forward to when the game drops on July 2, 2024. You can add the game to your PC Steam wishlist right now if you want to play it on launch.

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