NEXON Games’ newest title, The First Descendant, is a sci-fi looter shooter with RPG elements where you step into the shoes of a Descendant, a warrior with supernatural abilities. The Descendants are humanity’s last hope for survival and must use their unique powers to counter the relentless Vulgus invasion and protect the Ingris continent. Find out the release time for The First Descendant in this guide.

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The First Descendant Release Time

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While it has been available for pre-download since June 30, The First Descendant will officially be released on July 2, 2024, at 12 AM PDT / 3 AM EDT / 2 AM CDT.

This futuristic looter shooter is completely free to play and will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

The First Descendant Release Time By Region

As it launches globally, the exact release time for The First Descendant depends on your location. Here’s when The First Descendant will be launching in different time zones.

  • 1 AM CST
  • 2 AM COT
  • 4 AM BRT
  • 8 AM BST
  • 9 AM CEST
  • 9 AM SAST
  • 10 AM AST
  • 10 AM EEST
  • 11 AM GST
  • 3 PM SGT
  • 3 PM CST
  • 4 PM KST
  • 4 PM JST
  • 5 PM AEST
  • 7 PM NZST

The First Descendant Gameplay Details

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Based on the gameplay revealed over the past several months, The First Descendant appears to be a third-person looter shooter with a heavy focus on PvE combat and emphasizes co-op play. Players can take down alien bosses in a 4-player co-op and strategically complete various World Missions.

The First Descendant features different characters with unique skill sets and abilities that reflect their battle style, ensuring there's a Descendant for every player. The characters are fully customizable, with slots for three guns, four secondary accessories, and various sub-weapons.

Similar to popular titles like Destiny and Warframe, players will have to grind for powerful weapons and new equipment that can improve their Descendant and allow them to take on progressively more difficult challenges. In addition to the thrilling fights, The First Descendant features a meticulously crafted open world with breathtakingly realistic landscapes, where you can feel the tension rise with every step you take.

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Released
July 2, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Developer(s)
Nexon Games
Publisher(s)
Nexon
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter