The First Descendant

In short: The First Descendant is an action game released in 2024 by Nexon Games, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 7.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).

A free-to-play sci-fi looter-shooter.

The First Descendant is a free-to-play co-op looter shooter with grappling hooks, unique character abilities, and massive boss battles in a sci-fi setting.

Game details

• Developer: Nexon Games
• Publisher: Nexon
• Release year: 2024
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Category: action

Our review

A free-to-play looter shooter with stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals. Great gunplay but repetitive missions and aggressive monetization.

Pros

• Stunning UE5 visuals
• Great gunplay
• Free-to-play
• Diverse Descendants

Cons

• Repetitive missions
• Aggressive monetization
• Thin story
• Warframe clone criticism

FAQ

Is it free to play?

Yes, it is a free-to-play looter shooter.

More about this game

• Is The First Descendant worth buying?
• The First Descendant guide
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Last updated: 01/04/2026