Nexon’s upcoming free-to-play looter shooter The First Descendant is set to kick off its open beta tomorrow, September 19, and is now available on the PlayStation, Xbox and PC to preload. For those wondering about the schedule, what’s available in the open beta and more, read on for the details,

The First Descendant Beta Info:

Schedule: September 19 to September 25 (Preload starts Sept. 18)

Download links: PlayStation, Xbox, PC

• The First Descendant is holding its crossplay Open Beta from Tuesday, 9/19/23 through Monday 9/25/23, but players can pre-download the build today (Monday 9/18)
• Players can visually stand out on the battlefield by customizing their Descendants – color schemes, skins, and weapon aesthetics
• Players who reach Descendant level 20 during the Crossplay Open Beta will be awarded a Back Trophy exclusive item at launch
• NEXON Games prioritized optimized performance, substantial content additions, updated gameplay, enhancing mechanics, and significant quality-of-life adjustments
• Players can look forward to new gameplay content like new characters, weapons, bosses; performance enhancements such as NVIDIA DLSS 3 support, QoL improvements such as updated UI, Open Beta-only rewards and much more.

Updates and What Players Can Expect From the Beta:

Players can experience an epic playable Prologue at the launch of their gameplay to learn why the Vulgus invaded the Ingris continent; why Karel, the new Vulgus leader, is trying to get a hold of the Iron Heart; how humanity will fight back and much more.

• New Gameplay Content

  • 13 playable characters including two ultimate characters

  • 11 new ultimate weapons, each with unique effects

  • 8 Void Intercept Battle bosses

  • 2 new Void Intercept Battle maps

  • New cosmetic system and much more!

• Performance Enhancements

  • Improved frame rate performance

  • HDR and NVIDIA® DLSS 3 support

  • Utilizing the latest Unreal Engine 5.2

  • Performance and Fidelity modes for PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One X

• Quality-of-Life Improvements

  • Revamped grappling hook control and new parkour movements

  • New module (previously called rune) system

  • Improved movement and weapon effects

  • Updated User Experience and Interface (UX / UI)

• New Open Beta-Only Rewards

  • Crossplay Open Beta Participation Rewards: Limited Edition Emote Upon Launch to All Participants

  • Descendant Level 20 Rewards: Backpack Decoration Item Upon Launch to Descendants that Reach Level 20

• Updated Narratives, New Maps and Prologue

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM:

• • OS: Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570 Video Memory 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: NEXON Privacy policy : https://m.nexon.com/terms/710

RECOMMENDED:

• • OS: Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

The First Descendant has no firm release date yet, but is set to fire out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.