The First Descendant Gets Crossplay Beta with DLSS 3 Support in Late September
Today, Nexon announced the crossplay beta dates for its upcoming free-to-play looter shooter game, The First Descendant. The developers decided to slightly delay the Open Beta in order to support all platforms, including PC (Steam, where you can already request access), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X. As such, the crossplay beta of The First Descendant is now set to start on Tuesday, September 19th, and will run through Monday, September 25th.
Nexon also shared an overview of the improvements made to the game, many of which stemmed from player feedback after the previous PC tests. Some highlights include DLSS 3 support (which we first confirmed would be added to the game in an exclusive interview with the development team), HDR display support, and the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.2. There's also a new playable Prologue that explains the game's backstory.
Performance Enhancements
Improved frame rate performance
HDR and NVIDIA DLSS 3 support
Utilizing latest Unreal Engine 5.2
Performance and quality modes for PS5 and Xbox Series X | S
Quality-of-Life Improvements
Revamped grappling hook control and new parkour movements
New module (previously called rune) system
Improved jump motions
Improved gun sound effects
Updated UI, UX elements
Updated Narratives and Prologue
New additional storyline
A mysterious new map (The Sterile Land)
New Gameplay Content
11 playable Descendants and two ultimate Descendants
11 new ultimate weapons each with unique effects
8 Void Intercept Battle bosses
2 new Void Intercept Battle maps
New cosmetic system
Improved world missions
New Open Beta Rewards
Available only to those who participate in the Open Beta
All participants will receive a limited-edition social motion.
Reach Descendan
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