Gamescom kicked off with the reveal trailer for a new free-to-play shooter by Nexon,The First Descendant, a game that showcases the power of Unreal Engine 5. In the trailer,Nexonshowcased noticeable improvements from its previous titles, creating excitement among players for the publisher’s next live service game.
The new trailer hints at great danger and an even bigger secret that threatens the existence of mankind. The teaser trailer forThe First Descendantwas shown ahead of Gamescom, and the game was noted to potentially be inspired byDestinyandAnthem. The second look solidified this by presenting gameplay that appears to have similarities to these other games, but with a twist that appears to put more of an emphasis on cooperative play. Many players will be happy to know that the open Steam beta will be available to play from October 20 to 26. Players can reserve a spot in what could be the next big live service game on the Nexon website. It won’t be long for players to jump in, and with the open beta, feedback will be offered to Nexon on how to improve upon the final release.
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InThe First Descendant, players are described to inherit powers that will enable them to defend Earth from invaders, which can be seen in the trailer that showcases unique characters that seem to encourage fun strategies to try with other players.Unreal Engine 5 delivers impressive graphicsinThe First Descendantthat seem to represent a final product with the open beta on the horizon.
The reaction from the public seems to be mostly positive, as players comment on the potential that this trailer delivers, although others are skeptical of the company that is producing the game and of microtransactions. Many players hope that with the growing popularity of free-to-play live service games, publishers can stay consumer friendly. It was previously reported thatNexon abandonedLawbreakersas free-to-playbecause it did not have enough microtransactions, so Nexon’s consumer strategy forThe First Descendantmight have players cautiously optimistic.
Earlier last year,Nexon made a massive investment in gaming companies, such as Konami, Sega, and others, which was reported to be for none other than building positive relations. As a result, Nexon appears to be committed to gaming, andThe First Descendantlooks to be an exciting aspect of what players can expect in the live service space.
