NEXON revealed an explosive new trailer for The First Descendant during Summer Game Fest 2025, offering fans a first look at the upcoming Season 3: Breakthrough update. Slated to officially launch on August 7, this content-rich update adds new gameplay systems, zones, and high-stakes cooperative raids to the fast-growing looter-shooter RPG. Feast your eyes upon the trailer down below:
Before the official release, players will be able to test-drive the action-packed demo starting July 24. The Season 3 demo introduces several new features, including the expansive Axion Plains field zone, a high-mobility Hover Bike vehicle, and the massive Colossus Field Raid, promising a fresh challenge for squads of four.
Pre-Register for Exclusive Rewards
Pre-registration for Breakthrough is now live and will remain open through launch day on August 7. Players who sign up will receive a Descendant Selection Box, a unique in-game title, and other milestone rewards. If pre-registration numbers reach one million, all participants will also earn an Ultimate Descendant Selection Box, packed with powerful gear.
Additional bonus rewards include a Transcendent Module and Ultimate Weapon Selection Box, offering players an early advantage when diving into the new content.
Developer Livestream and Anniversary Celebration
Fans won’t have to wait long for more information NEXON will host a developer livestream on June 11 via the official The First Descendant YouTube channel. This session will offer a deeper dive into the new features of Season 3 and outline the roadmap for June and July.
Then on July 1, the community will celebrate Descendant Fest, a showcase event marking the game’s first anniversary. Expect world-first reveals and more news about the Breakthrough update during this celebratory livestream.
What Is The First Descendant?
Originally launched in July 2024, The First Descendant is a next-gen co-op looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Players assume the role of a Descendant, humanity’s last hope against alien invaders. With visually stunning environments, customizable characters, and intense 4-player cooperative boss fights, the game offers deep progression through gear upgrades, raids, and tactical synergy.
Season 3: Breakthrough is shaping up to be The First Descendant’s biggest update yet bringing new zones, vehicles, and loot for veterans and newcomers alike. Will it be enough to bring in new players and keep their numbers up? That remains to be seen.
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