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Bayonetta Slashes Into The First Descendant in Latest Collaboration

Experience Bayonetta’s Signature Style Portrayed in The First Descendant Featuring a Full-Body Collab Skin, the Iconic Scarborough Fair Firearm, Themed Effects, In-Game Events and More 

September 25, 2025 - Yesterday at Tokyo Game Show 2025, NEXON revealed the latest collaboration for their looter-shooter title The First Descendant, a crossover with the legendary Umbra Witch, Bayonetta, launching on November 6. To celebrate, NEXON also premiered a new trailer, offering a first look at the collaboration’s kinetic style.
 
In this trailer, Gley is seen armed with 'The Last Dagger,' the exclusive collaboration weapon skin inspired by Bayonetta's trusty 'Scarborough Fair' handguns. The sequence also features combat reminiscent of Bayonetta’s signature 'Witch Time’ mechanic, unleashing a storm of slow-motion projectiles in bullet-time fashion.

You can view the official Bayonetta Collaboration trailer here

 
For more information about The First Descendant, please visit here

The collaboration will introduce a variety of Bayonetta-themed cosmetics, including a full body skin based on the iconic character, weapon skins inspired by Bayonetta’s iconic heel-gun and handguns, in addition to an exclusive makeup skin and special social motion and spawn/despawn effects.
 
To further celebrate the collaboration, a developer livestream is scheduled for Friday, September 26 at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET, where fans can catch a live look at the Bayonetta cosplay from Tokyo Game Show and get an early preview of the upcoming October 1 update. The livestream presentation will also unveil the highly anticipated new weapon, the 'Sword,' along with its associated modules and external components, as well as a glimpse of a brand-new dungeon.

 
Stay connected by following on X (formerly Twitter), liking on Facebook, catching updates on YouTube, or keeping up with the latest news on tfd.nexon.com. Descendants can dive deeper into the world of The First Descendant by joining the conversation on Discord. This channel was created as part of The First Descendant’s ongoing commitment to improving communication and gathering valuable feedback from the community.

About Bayonetta
Bayonetta” is a 3D action game released in 2009 by SEGA Corporation and developed by PlatinumGames Inc. Bayonetta, a witch who possesses powers and skills beyond human comprehension, hunts angels with beauty and grace using a wide variety of techniques. Featuring convention-breaking climactic scenes and a free-flowing action style born from the synergy of martial arts and weaponry, “Bayonetta” has left an impression on the world and proven itself as a masterpiece of the action game genre.

More about The First Descendant:
Launched in July 2024, The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics developed using Unreal Engine 5. In the game, players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat against alien invaders. 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 multiplayer 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.
 
About NEXON Korea
Founded in 1994, NEXON Korea is engaged in the production, development, and operation of online games. With a diverse portfolio of over 45 live games available in more than 190 countries, NEXON Korea offers engaging entertainment experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. Renowned for its iconic franchises, including MapleStory and Dungeon&Fighter, as well as newer titles like The First Descendant and The First Berserker: Khazan, NEXON Korea is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality game experiences to players worldwide. For more information, visit the official website: https://company.nexon.com/en/.
 
About NEXON Games
NEXON Games is the studio behind the globally recognized looter shooter The First Descendant, which met its first anniversary in July, and anime-style RPG Blue Archive. Alongside The First Descendant, the studio is actively developing new titles, including DNF: Arad, Project DX and Woochi the Wayfarer, showcasing its commitment to innovation across multiple genres and markets. 

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