The First Descendant Reveals Season 2 Plans

Nexon Games revealed some of its plans for The First Descendant Season 2, which begins on Thursday, December 5. The second season of The First Descendant will include new characters and implement changes based on player feedback collected during Season 1.

The First Descendant launched on July 2 with mixed critical reception, and the developers at Nexon Games worked on improving the game with bug fixes, balance adjustments, and new content updates during the pre-season and Season 1. Season 1 of The First Descendant, titled Invasion, began on August 29 and introduced playable sniper Hailey, a new seasonal Battle Pass, new dungeons, and much more. Two more updates were planned for Season 1, but Nexon Games decided to restructure the season’s update schedule in order to release a large-scale update on October 10. This change was made after fans voiced their frustration with time-gated content, which included the release of Ultimate Freyna. The developers of The First Descendant are also taking feedback into consideration for changes and content coming in Season 2.

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In a new community Q&A, Nexon Games confirmed that The First Descendant Season 2 will begin on December 5 and feature two new playable Descendants, one male and one female. Another Ultimate Descendant will be added to the roster as well, and Nexon Games aims to give players a “broader range of weapons and Descendants” going forward. Customization will also be improved in Season 2, with new appearance options like alternate hairstyles, dyes, and attachments for all characters. Like Season 1, Season 2 will bring new endgame content, including new boss types. Quality of life changes will be introduced to help new players complete early story missions and unlock Descendants Enzo and Gley more quickly.

Nexon Games Reveals Plans for The First Descendant Season 2

• Two new Descendants along with an Ultimate Descendant
• New appearance options like alternate hairstyles and dyes
• New endgame content and boss types
• Quality of life changes to early in-game content
• New “Target Reward” system to make reward drops more reliable.

Another major addition in The First Descendant Season 2 is a pity system for loot drops, which will address some concerns players had about drop rates throughout Season 1. According to Nexon Games, a “Target Reward” system will let players earn guaranteed rewards after a set number of attempts, instead of relying on the drop rate. In Season 2, Enhanced Shape Stabilizers will be new limited-time event rewards that increase the chances of earning rare items from Amorphous Materials in The First Descendant. These changes should make farming sessions more fair and rewarding for all players.

Nexon Games also teased its plans beyond Season 2, including grappling hook and mobility improvements and an increase to overall combat density. Some of these medium to long-term changes are still under consideration by the team, so it’s not definitive until future patch notes or another Q&A confirms what will be changed at a later date. Fortunately, it’s clear that The First Descendant‘s community will have a lot of content to play through in the remainder of the year and well into 2025.

The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics created in Unreal Engine 5.

Players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat 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 of forces fighting over the Iron Heart as they grow stronger through various missions and raids.

Encounter features that make The First Descendant’s gameplay unique: a variety of characters with unique concepts and combat styles, massive boss battles with up to four player co-op, free movement and coordinated action with grappling hooks, a variety of weapons and compelling customization options.

Action RPG

Third-Person Shooter

Released

July 2, 2024

Developer(s)

Nexon Games

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

ESRB

Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language

How Long To Beat

36 Hours

OpenCritic Rating

Weak

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