Nexon Games has officially announced the 2025 SKIN CONTEST for The First Descendant, giving creative players the opportunity to design skins that could be implemented in-game. The contest runs from May 12-26, 2025, with final voting taking place from June 18-25, and winners to be revealed at TFD FEST 2025.
Contest Categories and Submission Guidelines
The competition features two main divisions: the Main Contest, which includes Men's, Women's, and Unisex skin categories, and the Bonus Contest for Fellow skins (either Hagios Sheepdog or Vespers Hunting Dog). Participants can submit up to one entry per category, with a maximum of four total submissions per person.
All submissions require comprehensive designs showing all angles (Front, Back, Left, and Right) of the character or fellow. Nexon has provided detailed templates for each category to ensure consistency and technical feasibility.
Technical Requirements
Designers must create their submissions at the required working size of 4800x2592px, though the recommended upload size for the website submission is 1280x800px (under 2MB). Finalists will need to provide their original PSD files for verification, emphasizing Nexon's focus on originality and authenticity.
For those submitting unisex skin designs, an important note: initially submit in either male or female version, but finalists must provide both versions in PSD format.
Anti-AI Measures and Originality Requirements
In an era where AI-generated content is increasingly common, The First Descendant team has implemented strict guidelines against such submissions. All participants must include proof of their creation process, submitting early, middle, and final stage sketches compressed in a ZIP file under 10MB.
The contest rules explicitly prohibit AI-generated content, plagiarism, and inappropriate material. Only accounts with gameplay records in The First Descendant can participate, ensuring the competition remains within the active community.
From Fan Design to In-Game Content
The most exciting aspect for participants is the potential to see their designs implemented as actual in-game items. Winners will be announced at TFD FEST 2025, with winning designs potentially requiring modifications to meet technical specifications and game requirements.
For complete details and template downloads, players can visit the official contest page. The submission period begins May 12, 2025, giving aspiring designers time to prepare their concepts before the competition officially opens.
This contest represents another step in Nexon's community engagement strategy, following the game's successful launch in July 2024, and continues to build on the developer's commitment to player-created content.