To celebrate its first anniversary, Nexon is offering players of The First Descendant a free character and an array of ultimate weapons. Since its launch, The First Descendant experienced an exciting start but has seen a decline in player engagement recently.
In response, Nexon is actively collecting feedback to enhance the player experience, aiming to keep both returning and new players engaged. Despite a decrease in active players, Nexon is committed to the game’s growth by introducing player-requested features and offering generous in-game rewards to attract audiences back.
Recently, the developers decided to focus on improving the experience for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S by discontinuing support for older console generations. This strategic shift is meant to enhance the quality of future updates, starting with Season 3, which aligns with the anniversary festivities.
At PAX East 2025, producer Beomjun Lee revealed news about the upcoming Season 3 update and an exciting collaboration with NieR: Automata. The First Descendant launched on July 2, 2024, and to commemorate its first anniversary, a special event began on July 3, running until August 13.
During this period, players can complete daily missions to earn anniversary tokens, which can be exchanged for various rewards, including a unique soundtrack release. Players can redeem tokens at Anais in the Albion social space for exclusive cosmetic items, resources, and significant rewards such as 10 million gold or 1 million Kuiper Shards.
While players can select a character from the base game for 300 tokens, they also have the opportunity to choose from three ultimate weapons. These powerful weapons, typically challenging to craft, can be unlocked three times during the event for 200 tokens each, featuring popular options like Thunder Cage and Enduring Legacy.