The First Descendant: the open beta of the free-to-play Action-RPG postponed

Nexon quietly preparing the launch of The First Descendantan action role-playing game free-to-play which has already been entitled to a closed beta and which was to be accessible by all this month. Unfortunately, the Korean studio announces today that this next phase of testing will be a little delayed.

Originally scheduled for August 22-28, The First Descendant open beta will finally take place from September 19 to 25 on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with cross play. The developers explain that they have already taken into account player feedback during previous private tests and many adjustments are already planned.

Performance improvements

• Improved refresh rate.
• HDR and NVIDIA DLSS 3 support.
• Using the latest version of Unreal Engine 5.2.
• New Performance and Quality modes for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Quality of life improvements

• Revised grapple control and new parkour moves.
• New module system (formerly called runes).
• Improved jumping movements.
• Improved gun sound effects.
• Updated user interface and experience.

Updated script and prologue

• A new additional scenario.
• A new mysterious map (The Sterile Land).

New Gameplay Content

• 11 playable Descendants and two ultimate Descendants.
• 11 new ultimate weapons with unique effects.
• 8 Void Intercep Boss fights.
• 2 new battle maps from Void Intercept.
• New cosmetic system.
• Improved world missions.

New Open Beta Rewards

• Rewards are only available to those who participate in the Open Beta.
• All participants will receive a limited edition emote.
• Reaching Descendant level 20 grants a back-end customization item at launch.

Nexon share in passing a new long notebook from the developers to go back in detail on these improvements, it is to discover in video above. You can sign up for The First Descendant Open Beta via the official site of the game and receive a gift when the public testing phase begins. The title is as a reminder expected in free-to-play at a date still unknown and you can find cards NHP on Amazon.