Nexon has released the official demo for the upcoming Breakthrough update of The First Descendant. It gives players a look into what the update brings to the game. It’s available for the PC via Steam along with consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S until August 6.
The demo brings players to the expansive Axion Plains. It has them experience core features of the upcoming Breakthrough update. Axion in particular is a vast new field which serves as the main stage for the update.
Welcome to Axion
The update has players take on the role of the newly introduced Descendant named Nell as they take on a mission to explore the region. They’ll have to face off against the Legion of Breach, which includes new monsters such as the Abyssal Carapace. There’s also the Wall Crasher, a slow-moving but devastating enemy that released shockwaves, wide-range strikes, and area of effect (AoE) attacks.
Bonus Rewards
Players able to complete the demo can get their hands on bonus rewards like a Spoils Box and a Crystallization Catalyst. Then as part of the Survey Event, players who complete a post-demo survey receive a Crystallization Catalyst after August 13.
As a way to support both new and returning players, the studio revealed it is launching the Axion Plains: First Look Demo Event. In this one, all participants receive an Axion Box that contains rewards like new titles, gold, and three exclusive Hover Bike paints. These items are going to be distributed after August 13.
Pre-Register Now
The studio also said that players can now until August 7 and claim exclusive rewards like the Descendant Selection Box, a special title and milestone bonuses such as a Transcendent Module and an Ultimate Weapon Selection Box. If total pre-registrations reach one million, those who pre-register also receive an Ultimate Descendant Selection Box.
Pre-register here.
The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter which features high-quality graphics developed using Unreal Engine 5. In the game, players become a Descendant whose mission is to fight against alien invaders. Players encounter spectacular stories as they grow stronger through various missions and raids to finally discover the Descendants' secret.
In The First Descendant, 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.
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