Today, Nexon announced the crossplay beta dates for its upcoming free-to-play looter shooter game, The First Descendant. The developers decided to slightly delay the Open Beta in order to support all platforms, including PC (Steam, where you can already request access), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X. As such, the crossplay beta of The First Descendant is now set to start on Tuesday, September 19th, and will run through Monday, September 25th.
Nexon also shared an overview of the improvements made to the game, many of which stemmed from player feedback after the previous PC tests. Some highlights include DLSS 3 support (which we first confirmed would be added to the game in an exclusive interview with the development team), HDR display support, and the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.2. There's also a new playable Prologue that explains the game's backstory.
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Performance Enhancements
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Improved frame rate performance
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HDR and NVIDIA DLSS 3 support
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Utilizing latest Unreal Engine 5.2
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Performance and quality modes for PS5 and Xbox Series X | S
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Quality-of-Life Improvements
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Revamped grappling hook control and new parkour movements
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New module (previously called rune) system
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Improved jump motions
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Improved gun sound effects
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Updated UI, UX elements
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Updated Narratives and Prologue
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New additional storyline
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A mysterious new map (The Sterile Land)
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New Gameplay Content
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11 playable Descendants and two ultimate Descendants
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11 new ultimate weapons each with unique effects
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8 Void Intercept Battle bosses
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2 new Void Intercept Battle maps
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New cosmetic system
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Improved world missions
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New Open Beta Rewards
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Available only to those who participate in the Open Beta
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All participants will receive a limited-edition social motion.
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Reach Descendant level 20 to receive a back-attachment customization item at launch.
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Players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat against 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 as they grow stronger through various missions and raids to finally discover the Descendants' secret. 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.
The First Descendant doesn't have a release date yet, but with the pace of the testing, it might launch before the year's end.
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