The First Descendant
- 4players
- 30–90 min
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
A free looter shooter where characters with distinct powers grapple through open zones and team up against giant bosses.
Who can play
- No split-screen on any platform.
- Online for up to 4 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
- Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Progress carries across platforms. PlayStation and Xbox players can turn crossplay off.
- Free to play.
- PS5PlayStation StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
- XboxMicrosoft StorePlay free (opens the store in a new tab)
How it plays
Squads of four run missions and boss fights together, mixing characters whose skills shield, heal or deal damage.
Much of the game is repeating content to farm parts for new characters and weapons, which suits friends who enjoy a shared grind.
It is free, and PC and console players can party up.
Is it good
57%
Mixed on Steam
- 56Top criticsOpenCritic · Aug 2024 (OpenCritic top critic average, 22 reviews, as of Aug 2024; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 26%RecommendOpenCritic · Sep 2024 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 24 reviews, as of Sep 2024; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
2.4k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Unsupported
Every way to play together
Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Progress carries across platforms. PlayStation and Xbox players can turn crossplay off. No split-screen. Free to play.
- 4
Parties of up to four run missions and boss fights; an hourly world boss takes eight players.
Quick facts
- Developer
- Nexon Games
- Publisher
- NEXON
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Released
- 30 Jun 2024 on PC
- Controllers
- Partial controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
- Languages
- Text in 12 languages, voices in 2
- Age rating
- Mature 17+ (ESRB): Violence, blood, suggestive themes, strong language
In these lists
Answers
- Does The First Descendant have couch co-op?
- No. The First Descendant has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
- How many players can play The First Descendant together?
- Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
- Is The First Descendant crossplay?
- Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Progress carries across platforms. PlayStation and Xbox players can turn crossplay off.
- One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
- Do you need two copies of The First Descendant?
- No. It's free to play.
- One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
- Can you play the The First Descendant story together?
- Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
- What platforms is The First Descendant on?
- PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- One of 290 co-op games on PS5
- Does The First Descendant work on Steam Deck?
- No: Steam rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Is The First Descendant free?
- Yes, it's free to play.
