Nexon has been working on the co-op mix of action RPG and shooter The irst Descendant for quite some time. You can take a look at this one more time in the run-up to the release – thanks to a beta that is now also supposed to test cross-play.
As part of the Xbox Games Showcase Extended, Nexon Korea once again showed the upcoming third-person co-op title The First Descendant – a mix of action role-playing game and shooter. In addition to a fresh trailer with gameplay, another beta test phase was also announced in the course of this.
Accordingly, the game is now getting a cross-play beta, which should serve as preparation for the launch on Xbox Series X/S, Xbx One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam in the fourth quarter of 2023. Those interested can Register for this beta on the official websiteto have a chance to participate.
The beta itself will then run from August 22nd to 28th, 2023. Then you can also throw yourself into the fight against the alien invaders of the Vulgus as a cross-platform Descendant. Compared to previous beta test phases, you can expect the following innovations:
- New and updated content
- New stories and missions for single player/co-op
- New characters, improved grappling hook and more
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Introducing Cross Play auf Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 und PlayStation 5
- New features for customization – new cosmetic system, unique skins and skill mods
- Better gaming experience
- Updated UI, UX and QoL elements
- Improved server and game performance
- Reworked jumping movements and sound effects for firearms
- Quality audio design in collaboration with Stephen Barton, the world renowned composer of Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Trek Picard and more
- Up to four players can join forces for new, huge boss raids against the colossi
There are also roles for two new characters that can also be seen in the gameplay trailer: Valby and Kyle. The selection of characters with different abilities in the beta increases to 13 now.
As part of the Xbox Games Extended Showcase, the upcoming shooter The First Descendant showed off new gameplay.
