The First Descendant Reveals Season 3 Update and Demo Dates at Summer Game Fest 2025
The First Descendant, the free-to-play co-op looter shooter from NEXON, debuted a new trailer during Summer Game Fest 2025, highlighting its Season 3: Breakthrough update. The update is set to launch on August 7, and a playable demo will be available on July 24.
The game, which launched in 2024, draws inspiration from titles like Warframe and Destiny, focusing on cooperative missions, character progression, and extensive loot systems. NEXON has regularly expanded the game with new content seasons, aiming to keep the player base engaged with fresh environments, modes, and gear.
Key details about the update and related events include:
- Season 3: Breakthrough launches on August 7, introducing new content and features.
- A demo of the new season will be available starting July 24, letting players try out additions like the expansive Axion Plains field, the new Hover Bike vehicle, and the Colossus Field Raid.
- Pre-registration for the update is open until August 7, offering in-game rewards such as a Descendant Selection Box, a special title, and milestone bonuses like a Transcendent Module and an Ultimate Weapon Selection Box. If one million players pre-, an Ultimate Descendant Selection Box will be unlocked for participants.
- The developers will host a livestream on June 11 to share more details about the update and discuss future plans for June and July.
- On July 1, The First Descendant will celebrate its first anniversary with Descendant Fest, a showcase event featuring more information about Breakthrough and future content plans.
While the game's playerbase has declined since its huge launch, NEXON continues to emphasize community involvement, particularly through its official Discord server, where player is used to inform ongoing development. This approach has been well received, with players noting improvements based on their suggestions.
