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The First Descendant Launches Breakthrough Demo Ahead Of Launch
The First Descendant has released a free demo of their upcoming Breakthrough update ahead of the full update in early August
Article Summary
- The First Descendant launches a free Breakthrough demo on PC, PS5, and XSX|S, live until August 7.
- Explore the new Axion Plains, ride Hover Bikes, and battle new enemies like the Legion of Breach.
- Completing the demo rewards players with exclusive items, gold, and survey-based bonus perks after August 13.
- Breakthrough update arrives August 7, featuring new content, a Nier: Automata crossover, and pre-reg bonuses.
Nexon has released a free demo for The First Descendant today, giving you a chance to play the upcoming content for the Breakthrough update happening in August. The demo is live right now on PC via Steam, as well as PS5 and XSX|S, giving you a good chunk of the content to try out without getting into spoilers or adding a bunch of stuff before the full content arrives on August 7. The demo will be playable until the launch of the update, so you have a couple of weeks to get in on it. We have more details from the team of what will be in it and the latest trailer here.
The First Descendant – Breakthrough Demo
Set in the expansive Axion Plains, the demo lets players experience core features from the upcoming Breakthrough update. Axion is a vast new field that serves as the main stage for the update, where players take on the role of the newly introduced Descendant, Nell, and embark on a mission to explore the region. Players will also face off against the Legion of Breach, which includes new monsters such as the Abyssal Carapace. To roam Axion's open terrain, players can ride the new Hover Bike, offering the freedom to explore at high speed. Another challenge is the Wall Crasher, a slow-moving but devastating enemy that unleashes shockwaves, wide-range strikes and area of effect (AoE) attacks.
Players who complete the demo will immediately receive bonus rewards, including a Spoils Box and a Crystallization Catalyst. As part of the Survey Event, players who complete a post-demo survey will receive a Crystallization Catalyst after August 13. Also, to support both new and returning players, The First Descendant will launch the Axion Plains: First Look Demo Event, where all participants will receive an Axion Box containing rewards such as new titles, gold and three exclusive Hover Bike paints. These items will be distributed after August 13.
Launching August 7, the upcoming Breakthrough update offers a plethora of thrilling content, including the massive new Axion Plains field, the Hover Bike vehicle, the Colossus Field Raid, the new Descendant Nell and the Nier: Automata crossover. Players can engage in large-scale battles, explore new dungeons and more as they immerse themselves in the new content. Players can also pre-register now through August 7 to claim exclusive rewards, including a Descendant Selection Box, a special title, and milestone bonuses such as a Transcendent Module and an Ultimate Weapon Selection Box. If total pre-registrations reach one million, the fans who pre-register will also receive an Ultimate Descendant Selection Box.
