The First Descendant - 15 NEW THINGS You Need To Know Before You Jump In

It's only been three years since The First Descendant was announced and touted as one of many new titles in development at Nexon. Set to launch on July 2nd for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC, the free-to-play looter shooter has looked impressive with its Unreal Engine 5-powered visuals.
However, for a market that's seen its highs (Destiny 2: The Final Shape) and lows (Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Skull and Bones), what else does it bring to the table? We recently went hands-on with a preview build, trying out the story and exploring its various Battlefields before jumping into the endgame.
The result is a mix that could appeal to genre fans. Check out 15 new details about The First Descendant before diving in next week.

[@EuphoriaDeep]

It's free, I'll try it. Once the store becomes more important than the gameplay, I'm out.

[@aaronsarmiento269]

its from the same company who made maple story so you should expect it

[@Luctor]

​@@aaronsarmiento269how long did it take for maplestory?

[@OathswornBro]

Exactly, I don't know why people are complaining about a game that hasn't launched yet and is free to try while there are games out there that cost $69.99+ and turn out to be awful.

[@ihatezen]

Shut up

[@Solomonlike]

@@OathswornBroBc most people are idiots. If you are playing a free to play live service game and it’s good, you should spend money to support it so it stays that way. Idiots.

[@erikwiley586]

It's like anthem/warframe/outriders. I'm excited to give this a go. It looks better than the lot

[@markoantonijemandic469]

IDK, Warframe is bussing

[@erikwiley586]

@markoantonijemandic469 I liked it at first, but idk I just couldn't stay interested. I know a lot of people like it, though. This is more my speed I guess

[@jogger2224]

Yeah does remind me of Warframes a bit in the crafting. Currently into Final Shape but I will give this a try on PS5

[@rondotrucking9866]

The game is so boring

[@erikwiley586]

@@rondotrucking9866 this one or warframe?

[@quintencox7060]

this was the best First Descendant video I’ve seen on YT so far. Well done breaking everything down and explaining what they have to do with each other. I played the FTT and the 6 day beta… I am beyond excited for this game.

[@kingsaco]

The game is available to download. As of June 30 th.

[@MidiorGaming]

Great Video! I'm excited to try out this game

[@ThisIsRusko]

Looks Amazing. The characters are gorgeous.

[@aryssobral]

Well... Looks good, i will play.

[@royal3rabeats637]

Im excited for this

[@y.m.a7374]

So its just warframe with Destiny looting/weapon system?

[@made_in_heaven_83]

Just....

[@neberboi]

What's warframe? Sound like trash game😂

[@-SashaAlex-]

I'm gonna go for Lepic at the start. Cause he has the Vauban Warframe black hole skill that pulls in enemies in an area. Then hit them with his grenade.

[@matsu1140]

I'm gonna roll with Leukemia myself. The gameplay looks terminal.

[@dragonjim93]

Man Vauban was my fav warframe i remember spaming his ult on infested mision and SUC everything

[@raccoonwithasword]

I'm sticking with the choice I made in the September beta that being ajax

[@dsshocktrooper7523]

​@@dragonjim93what's your opinion Vauban nowadays?

[@jegjrtp87]

Looks pretty good

[@Xariann]

Comprehensive, thanks.

[@michaeloddershede1530]

I see small fragment og anthem In it… totally i am on💪🙃

[@Dark_Reaper_ExL]

I'm just waiting for the release played the open beta and Loved it... Just hoping the monetization doesn't ruin it...

[@xVongolaXth]

I loved Anthem and this is Anthem without Jetpacks. I will have so much fun. Hope they add more endgame content on time. Not talking about harder difficulties. Something new.

[@saverx1775]

Sooo no end game. Problem i had with pre release test was there was no challenge in turn no fun. Curious to see if there are any real challenges to keep me grinding for a better build (also assuming builds even matter)

[@vesmoper]

Warframe meets division meets stellar blade iam down for that next gen looter

[@everrsor]

Cant wait looks amazing

[@CJ2xx]

Warframe with actual loot and not just materials, and an endgame! That sounds good to me.

[@user-jy8uy8od8s]

for anyone playing, I always see a square hologram when exploring bits of each respective maps. It's a transparent and white hologram with a symbol at the middle of the square. Idk if it has a purpose or meaning but just wanna ask why is that so and why are there so many of them.

[@opal-blue8939]

I'm glad they're releasing the game all at once for all stated platforms. Also, this game is like if someone describe Warframe fo a dev team who've never played WF, and then made a game based on their description.

[@victorchanaud9126]

Basically Warframe but with endgame content. Let's sink 3k hours

[@opal-blue8939]

@@victorchanaud9126 I've put over 10k hours in WF, and quit about a year ago. Hopefully the devs don't f$ck this game into the dirt like DE did with WF.

[@jarmars2777]

​@@opal-blue8939knowing Nexon... Let's hope not

[@opal-blue8939]

@@jarmars2777 To each their own.

[@Ironlacka]

Can you see him rolling and flipping aroubd shut up about that stupid gamd trashframe

[@user-pu5dd8vj9h]

It's a good side game for a few weeks I suppose

[@internetcampbell2267]

Are you forced to make an nexon account before you can play? Or can you play without doing so?

[@davidvilla5279]

I wasn’t forced to do anything so no

[@Wizardi1111]

I played the last beta and I wasn't sold. The gunplay felt good, but the abilities felt underwhelming with no weight behind them. They didn't seem to blend together either, felt more like two separate things, unlike warframe or outriders.

[@cmike123]

Probably should have synced the video clips with what the narrator was describing better.

[@jamelgiddens3537]

Is there platinum or can you trade the other players?

[@aldeonuwu2634]

Prepare ur self to spent a tons of money for skins and then double it to get a chance to finde the color scheme u want from a totally rng boundle plus u can use those colors one time on one skin

[@KhaliDistrict]

I just want something new to play other than Destiny

[@cephydash1533]

Real. I just finished act 1 of echoes, and I'm disappointed af.

[@fabiomariosa]

FFFFFUUUCK Destiny (Still playing up until this game releases though...)

[@mariod6083]

same, I don't think this is it though unfortunately. I just got to wait on MonsterHunter

[@PAKB100]

This will be a good game, but they need to work a little more with Ai, the enemy is a little too stupid.

[@R6SpeedRacer05]

Wish you could switch back and forth over each shoulder. It would make cover way more nice

[@dsshocktrooper7523]

I remember the tomb raider reboot allows you to do that.

[@R6SpeedRacer05]

@dsshocktrooper7523 division does it too. Makes it smoother

[@shin-oni4223]

I play the beta last year, Viessa and Bunny the only two I have played

[@JayzBeerz]

Great game I love it.

[@PorconautaGames]

Are the ultimate weapons from the battlepasses also going to be farmable?

[@antoinemoore8898]

Those are skins not weapons.

[@PorconautaGames]

@@antoinemoore8898 there is one full weapon. All others are skins, yes.

[@antoinemoore8898]

@@PorconautaGames Yea. I saw that weapon but outside of that...The BP is pointless. Game reminds me of Warframe-Anthem just way more polished. But two things ppl will need to understand...This game is a grinding game. You have to lvl up Mods and characters. Characters have Mastery Rank up to 30 and Mods lvl up to like 7 or 8 notches. Second thing, if you want certain characters immediately or the Ultimates then you will pay real word cash. Once again this is if you want them immediately. Other than that, the movement takes some time to get used to but think of Anthem is what I would tell everyone.

[@PorconautaGames]

@@antoinemoore8898 i have 500+ hours of warframe, im cool with that xDDD

[@wallacerigby4393]

No matchmaking on hard is a weird decision.

[@hellodarkness5644]

Competition is always good

[@chamamemestre]

I tried it yesterday but trying on fidelity and ray tracing on PS5, on the first hub near beginning of the game it played as stop motion...and in performance is just too blurry for my tastes. I still powered on because B 00 Bs, but it crashed immediately I after going to the second map and I gave up. I will wait until its patched at best.

[@blueferal8626]

Looks good

[@maistermika10079]

Tell me something I don’t know, I already know all these when the beta came out

[@AngelXterror]

Man i want a Outriders 2

[@dallaskay8379]

Heard any rumors about that happening?

[@AngelXterror]

@@dallaskay8379 no but I wish

[@dsshocktrooper7523]

​@@AngelXterrorwas outriders successful? 🤔

[@johnkeithworld]

Missed the war frame wave. I think I might jump in on this one from start.

[@matase]

That's what I'm thinking. Starting with something new and not have a million things to learn could be nice

[@ChimpDaPimp]

This game way more beginner friendly too. Low skill floor but has a high skill ceiling tbh. Which is good for all

[@djgoa]

Yeah i did this!! I missed wf. This is very destiny but 3rd person

[@ahmedgamerirq2897]

Anyone see the abilities is useless here cause i almost spent all the time using only guns its feelings you dont need to use it

[@ak47_762_]

Getting a lot of anthem vibes and that isn’t a bad thing.

[@kinggengar6046]

Ngl, as much as I’d love to be wrong, I don’t see this game playerbase lasting long at all, all the characters look the same, there’s going to be zero fashion diversity and what little there is will be locked behind either a sub or paywall, anthem all over again with somehow less diversity

[@ohbb9056]

yeah a ton of the characters look like the bunny, totally right 🤣

[@MagikarpMan]

​@@ohbb9056I think he means they look generic which they do, this game has the typical Korean mmo art style. Nothing unique or stand out about any of the designs except the sexualised female outfits and school girl costumes

[@ohbb9056]

@@MagikarpMan the studio is nexon, they haven’t been creative or “unique” since maplestory days. You’re looking for gold where (judging by their latest games) isn’t any. They really are going for character arc progression and gameplay loops to tie you in. Not fashion, and if it is indeed artistic fashion then it’s done sexually IE: bunny.

[@_Super_Dad_]

Reminds me a little of my Anthem:)❤️ Im in 100%

[@jordankibbee3441]

I am looking forward to this game but sm not excited about hard mode, not having matching as I am unsure my friends will get into this game. I guess I will need to make friends

[@Malouco]

Looks cool

[@Tom-bf2nm]

Warframe meets Anthem, meets Destiny meets Final Fantasy And has a 4 way…this is the baby. So far I’m really enjoying it.

[@Lt_Dredge]

It's free and has a campaign?

[@crowgoblin]

It does look like a reskinned Anthem, the movement, mechanics and gameplay is very similar.

[@jayrockricky]

Looks like Warframe and Anthem had a baby. Warframe has been going strong from like 10 years. So we'll see how this goes. If they can balance the fun and monetization then it could be good stuff

[@FrightfulNectar]

Depending on how they monetize it will make or break this game for me. Like how warfare gated the story by making you unlock the necromech made it annoying but not bad. At that point I got 120 hours of gameplay. Yeah if they monetize thus game badly then ugh

[@Luctor]

To be honest, necramech requires you to farm stuff specifically of the new zone when they were introduced. While it is annoying and long, it is also fair you have those cause they are also good for other stuff

[@pwnzuharder1753]

Is it me or does the AI enemies look very dumb? In many instances they look to be just standing there letting you shoot them in the head.

[@leogaming4663]

Same like Warframe lol

[@CristianBeltramo]

@@leogaming4663 Grineer are actually pretty tactical, and each enemy type has their own behaviour! The fact that you'll usually just 4 them out of existance has nothing to do with that lol.

[@Zombiefaceeee]

warframe + anthem + free = profit? Edit: maybe more like destiny than warframe but im still pretty hype to try it.

[@matase]

Yes it's like warframe but learning warframe as a beginner is a lot. Starting with a new game with least features is probably more beginner friendly

[@ginoabalos1236]

Kind of reminds me of Anthem :)

[@TdotTube]

Warframe and that outriders game out together looks like

[@jhkgyg098]

I dont do looter shooters im bad at them. An never have friends to play with. So the story is whats going to make or break this game.

[@EuropaeusOrigo]

I wouldve rather have them put a 25 euro pricetag on this and not scrape all our data

[@markhansolo8636]

Because this is Free does that meen there will be lots of in game ads?

[@kasuro2472]

No, thats usually only on mobile games

[@VidManBrien]

There's so much repetition in the script this time that it got me cracking up

[@Mordarim]

There is also a transition effect on nearly every cut, some of which are misplaced.

[@relld3]

So it’s pretty much anthem without the flying

[@cephydash1533]

The grappling hook looks nice tho

[@rbp8965]

This game looks like its from 2014 but its free so il give it a shot.

[@Shatterfyst]

I didn't see any group play in your video. Does that mean there's only one mode for multiplayer? If so, this one will die a quick death.

[@cryingdemon]

Looks dope, and it's f2p which means its right up my alley

[@jamescaul3320]

How do you quit the game ps5

[@Nick_bpz]

I can already see the outcome for this game people will play it because it’s new and then grind it then realize they just wasted there time because it’s the same game just different games like this have all the same goals

[@crowmeron69]

So only ajax has the grapling hook ability?

[@ragingsilver]

no, all chars have it.

[@crowmeron69]

@@ragingsilver i know 😁😁

[@calcogamez]

What Anthem should of been I hope this does better as it looks good.

[@CrazyAce777777]

I played the electric bunny girl in beta she was op and i hope she easnt nerfed

[@ChimpDaPimp]

Most characters received balances. I don’t get the “I want my character to obliterate all content” mindset. Spoon fed gaming is boring and overrated. Earning my accolades is much more fun

[@Samurai-yasuke]

​@@ChimpDaPimpunfortunately gaming in 2024 is speedrun everything with the meta builds and then complain that there isn't enough to do or that the game isn't long enough. It's weird. In the beta it was thousands of bunny characters running around never firing a shot ..in a shooter. 😂

[@savageCI]

What really sets this apart from warframe ? Once you get the learning curve on warframe that game has a ton to offer

[@AtomicEy]

when i heard there's no PVP-> hunt showdown are you listening?

[@FalseIDDNTY]

When I saw this I first thought it was a battle royal

[@lilsabin]

wait , this is a better polished warframe ?

[@yumikimiko398]

How’s the gunplay feel?

[@danawhiteboy]

Apparently smooth and punchy

[@Wizardi1111]

Gunplay was the good thing, abilities were the bad.

[@TiredEyeBags]

Alot of stuff seems very Warframe-like which is ok since warframe is awesome. Just seems like movement is lacking in this game. Seems slow unless that's just the way the game footage was taken on purppse

[@thecaps7944]

Reminds me of exoprimal

[@steveeymann6374]

They really need to stop making games compatible with previous generations. We're years in at this point. All it does is hold back the developers from using the full power of modern consoles.

[@randomdude7037]

Shut up

[@Samurai-yasuke]

It's unrealistic to think game companies are going to give up all of that revenue when most gamers are still on the previous generations.

[@captainhades1241]

Is there a reason why it's on steam and PS store but not xbox??

[@simonshura9144]

It is on xbox its all consoles and pc crossplay

[@captainhades1241]

@@simonshura9144 yeah I know buts it’s not showing up on the store?

[@simonshura9144]

@@captainhades1241 Ohh the predownload is only available tomorrow the 30th ^^b

[@jestaalchaosborne]

Slower pace warframe?

[@rayboles4339]

The unlockable characters are where things pick up; the starter characters are basic and slow, as expected

[@aawsome69]

It still amazes me how they went from making mobile games to this with unreal engine.

[@matelijanmuck9545]

warframe invented third person shooters with fantasy elements? good to know

[@jestaalchaosborne]

@@matelijanmuck9545 no the idea of “unlocking” new characters/armors with abilities by finding blueprints for each piece and then gathering resources to craft them in real time. Sci-fi concept third person shooter, where you grind for better gear and resources completing different objectives (both games have generally the same objectives). The armors look similar to war frames. You can also equip stuff to your armor and weapons to make them better or give them unique traits such as ice damage which is also a thing in warframe. I watched this entire video and felt like I was watching warframe without the movement…weapons seem to have better impact tho

[@awkw4rdjoke]

Think warframe at the division 2 speed

[@reznya2700]

Idk who playing in the background video but I can't believe theyre playing on mnk with how slow the scroll and how off center they aim...

[@undergradchaos]

I'm thinking I might like this game seeing as how it's just more warframe

[@dontaewoods79]

This on Gamepass right? Cause I love playing these games basically free lol

[@MagikarpMan]

It's a free game

[@chilldadreviews]

The biggest complaint is AI/Enemies are boring just stand around and shoot.

[@TheDragonHunta]

Yeeeeesh this looks clunky. Ljke something made by THQ nordic

[@charleslewis1846]

This look like more walking Anthem.

[@Dankus_Memeus_II]

It’s like destiny and warframe had a baby.

[@rn-je2uh]

I’ll check it out it’s free . But I’m not spending a dollar on the game .

[@casualgamer6726]

Im going to play rhino i mean ajax 😊

[@eddsoto7431]

If you get error LE:13 you won’t be able to play anymore

[@erikthompson3608]

Not true Dork

[@dome904]

Looks like anthem

[@potatopc9205]

i hope no pay to win content on this game

[@ChimpDaPimp]

It’s PVE. Just because I decide to spend 20$ to get characters earlier isnt pay to win

[@Dagger3-1]

@@ChimpDaPimpyes it is lol

[@Damomonopolos]

No matchmaking for hard mode content in this game either? Faaaiiiill

[@rickyozenbaugh640]

so no new info for anyone who played the beta

[@dofflane]

i did not finish the video.is it offline single player for main and sub quest?

[@Bwekfest]

Finish the video then

[@Phanbot01]

This is giving me Anthem vibes minus the flying part. I can't wait for them to drop the patch or update a month later after the game gets popular that makes their microtransactions more egregious, that seems to be the modus operandi of a lot of games that have been recently released.

[@Luctor]

Furthermore supported that this game is made by Nexon. This is basically the only game that can make them get over the usual "nexon=microtransaction" opinion

[@boom2660]

Is it fun coop with friend?

[@AnnoyingErrors41]

This is basically Warframe

[@moonkey537]

Sounds good to me 😄

[@moonkey537]

Sounds good to me 😄

[@aryssobral]

Sounds good for me 2

[@TheOGKuntakinte]

Sounds good to me 3

[@syfodiaz4936]

Sounds ok to me

[@ukbondraider]

I never pay more than £25 for a game.(usually wait for a sale). If I spend £25, I expect a full game with no MTX. Should I even bother trying this game expecting to spend no more than £25 throughout its whole life? I will never pay for skins nor time related microtransactions.

[@Response1980]

I will give it a go but if it ever switches to pay to win I’m out 😂

[@Larisa3366]

Reminds me of the game Warframe.

[@TheTacenAngel]

HEHE.. we all know the shop gets more love then the game does..

[@reekhavoc2932]

Hehe