July 2, 2026 - Yesterday, NEXON and The First Descendant development team revealed key details from Descendant Fest 2026 livestream, including a Season 4 World Premiere Trailer, H2 2026 Roadmap, Creator Roundtable, 2nd Anniversary Infographic and more.
Season 4 Trailer World Premiere
During the livestream, NEXON and The First Descendant development team revealed a world premiere for the Season 4 story preview trailer subtitled ‘The Great Clash,’ depicting the ultimate showdown between Karel and the Descendants and an all-out assault on Albion.
H2 2026 Roadmap
During the presentation, the developers outlined the upcoming H2 2026 Roadmap. The planned rollout will begin with the July 15 Update, which improves the existing Intercept Battle and introduces the “Void Intercept Battle: Extreme” update. The existing Hard Difficulty Intercept Battle and Void Abyss Intercept Battle will be merged into one, subdivided into difficulty tiers within the mode, and will include an additional difficulty level that offers players a higher degree of challenge than before.
The August 20 Update marks the launch of a new season with Season 4 Episode 1 introducing a Mega Dungeon that’s larger than existing dungeons and includes more diverse level elements, interactive environments, and the decisive battle against Karel. This dungeon features multiple bosses, with ‘Karel’ in particular set to deliver an overwhelmingly cinematic experience unlike anything seen before. Following this update, a time-limited event difficulty mode, ‘Conquest’, will also be available two weeks later, alongside a ranking run event offering players rewards. This update will also add a New Descendant Raven to the roster. Raven is the charismatic former boss of an Albion back-alley guild. She delivers a stylish combat experience, utilizing instantaneous repositioning and deadly shotgun blasts, fully supported by her unique ability to summon a Raven Form to her side. Furthermore, this update introduces the new 'Transcendent Weapon' system alongside the 11 new corresponding weapons. Designed as long-term farming content, these weapons will become the new core of character-building by offering combinable unique effects that let players use the exact same weapon in completely different ways.
Lastly, a ‘Trials’ mission in which enemy difficulty escalates infinitely will be included in the August Update as well.
The September 17 Update will bring Descendant ‘Ultimate Hailey’ to the roster, along with the addition of two new Ultimate Skill Modules. Players can also expect new content, including the ‘Cradle of Evolution,’ which features stronger randomized elements than existing dungeons.
The November Update will introduce new content, including the ‘Henosis Sanctuary’ dungeon and the addition of a new Descendant, ‘Monet’.
The December Update will add a new game mode, ‘Colosseum-A,’ along with the first-ever asymmetric PvEvP content. The new content will split players into two competing factions, battling against Vulgus while targeting and interfering with each other's missions, with the ability to transform into a Colossus.
Community Roundtable
In the livestream, The First Descendant development team held a candid live discussion with creators representing the community covering the present and future of the game, including the content, Descendants, weapons and more. To address community feedback gathered prior to the event, specialized developers for each agenda joined the panel to engage in direct, in-depth discussions.
2nd Anniversary Infographic
To celebrate the second anniversary of The First Descendant, the dev team has unveiled a special infographic looking back on the journey so far. It showcases the cumulative playtime over the past two years, the total number of Descendants played, and the total mission count, along with highlights such as the most-played Descendants and the most-used weapons.
Starting July 2, players will also be able to check out their personal infographic from the past year on the official website.
2nd Anniversary Activations
Players will be able to participate in the celebration with a 2nd Anniversary Event which begins today and will run for approximately two weeks. The event features brand-new customizations along with a re-run of 1st Anniversary customizations, and the first-ever distribution of the 'Transcendent Alignment Device.' On top of that, various growth-support events and web events will be held throughout the period.
With the Skin Design Contest now closed, players will also have the opportunity to participate in the final voting beginning on July 6 at 12:00 AM PDT | 3:00 AM EDT through July 20 at 12:00 AM PDT | 3:00 AM EDT. Winning designs will be produced and revealed in-game.
Figure pre-orders will also go live for three characters: Nendoroid Bunny, Figma Valby and Scale Figure Ultimate Bunny. Pre-orders will run from July 1 at 9:00 PM until August 31 at 5:00 AM PDT with dedicated pre-order pages accessible for Nendoroid Bunny, Figma Valby, and Scale Figure Ultimate Bunny.
2nd Anniversary Drops will also be available to players that include boost items, customizations, currency and more to be distributed from July 2 at 10:00 PM until July 29 at 7:59 AM PDT.
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. Through this open dialogue with players, the development team is actively listening to fan feedback and reflecting corresponding updates in the game’s development.
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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 – The Vulgus who crossed dimensions over 100 years ago and brought with them the devastating Colossi and destruction– for the survival of humanity and to protect Albion and the continent of Ingris. 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 up to 8-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 ARC Raiders, The First Berserker: Khazan and MABINOGI MOBILE, 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/