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The First Descendant Unveils New Trailer for ‘Breakthrough’ Update, Launching August 7, at Summer Game Fest 2025

Pre-Register Now for the Massive Update and Be Among the First to Jump Into the Action-Packed Demo on July 24

June 6, 2025 -  Today, NEXON revealed a brand-new trailer for their looter-shooter title, The First Descendant, during Summer Game Fest 2025. The trailer offers a glimpse into the cinematic action of the highly-anticipated Season 3: Breakthrough update, launching August 7. 

You can view the The First Descendant: Breakthrough Release Date Announcement Trailer here

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Players can jump into the Season 3: Breakthrough demo starting July 24, featuring exciting new content like the massive Axion Plains field, the Hover Bike vehicle and the Colossus Field Raid. Players can also pre-register now through August 7 to claim exclusive rewards including a Descendant Selection Box, a special title and milestone bonuses such as a Transcendent Module and an Ultimate Weapon Selection Box. If total pre-registrations reach one million, the fans who pre-register will also receive an Ultimate Descendant Selection Box. Additionally, the dev team will host a live developer livestream session on June 11 on the official YouTube channel, where they will share new details about the Breakthrough update along with upcoming plans for June and July.

Also, players can look forward to the Descendant Fest, a special showcase event on July 1 celebrating the first anniversary of The First Descendant. The event will reveal new details about the upcoming Breakthrough update and share a glimpse of the future roadmap.

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. Players have responded positively, appreciating that their feedback is being heard and reflected in the game’s development.

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.

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 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.

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 40 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/.