In a developer live stream, The First Descendant team unveiled thrilling additions that promise to elevate player engagement and customization.
Players can look forward to fresh content that adds depth to the looter shooter experience, including new characters, systems, and quality-of-life enhancements.
New Descendant and Personal Space
Ultimate Luna joins the roster as a powerful new Descendant, complete with her own story quest called Reunification. This addition brings unique modules that enhance combat versatility, potentially shaking up team strategies in co-op missions.
The Lounge system introduces a customizable hub where you can display collectibles, arrange characters, and tweak environmental elements like weather and lighting. It's a welcome feature for those who enjoy personalization beyond the battlefield.
What's New in The First Descendant?
Beyond Luna, the update rolls out new modules that boost skill effects and firearm performance. For instance, Trigger Modules like Blazing Zone create damage fields, while Ultimate Modules offer buffs tied to critical stats.
| Exclusive Modules | Description |
|---|---|
| Battlefield Concert | A Module capable of dealing Ranged Skill damage utilizing buffs and debuffs depending on the situation. It also offers added convenience when Grappling while mounted on the Unique Weapon. |
| Battlefield Artist | A Module that focuses on using Firearms instead of Unique Weapons, allowing you to design firearm buffs according to the situation. |
| Trigger Modules | Description |
|---|---|
| Blazing Zone | When using a Tow Skill, creates a 7m radius continuous damage field (Lepic, Nell) |
| Tactical Acceleration | When using a Supply Skill, increases Movement Speed and grants an automatic resupply of Rounds (Enzo) |
| Storm Bullet | Creates 3 Eye of the Storm per Piercing Projectile, dealing continuous damage (Sharen, Serena, Nell) |
| Ultimate Modules | Description |
|---|---|
| Critical Point Breakthrough | Increases Movement Speed and Skill Damage proportional to the number of buffs and decreases DEF |
| Intimidation Release | Deals Additional Damage proportional to DEF |
| Life on the Edge | Increases Skill Critical Hit Damage when HP is 50% or below |
Balance Changes and Events
Descendants like Lepic receive major buffs to skills and firepower, making them more viable in tough encounters. Other characters see tweaks for better balance.
New events encourage community participation, offering rewards through activities like singing challenges and attendance logs. Plus, The First Descendant will appear at Tokyo Game Show 2025 with collaboration reveals.
For full details, check the official The First Descendant website.