The First Descendant Attracts 10 Million Players Despite Mixed Reviews

Nexon's new free-to-play looter shooter sees a strong initial turnout but faces criticism over its gameplay and monetization model.

The First Descendant, a free-to-play looter shooter, launched on July 5 and reached 10 million players in its first week.
The game has received mixed reviews, with players praising its grappling feature but criticizing its grind and monetization.
The title holds a 'mixed' rating on Steam, with nearly equal positive and negative reviews.
Concerns have been raised about the game's anti-cheat systems and alleged similarities to Destiny 2.
Nexon has committed to making adjustments based on player feedback to improve the game's experience.