"The First Descendant" Latest Update Information Released for November 5th Launch, Featuring New Character "Harris" and Additional Hard Content
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/649/G064958/20251030036/
Editorial Department: RENÉ | 2025/10/30 06:53 (UTC)
NEXON today (October 30, 2025) revealed the latest updates for its online TPS game The First Descendant (available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and Xbox One) during a developer livestream. The update will launch on November 5, introducing Season 3: Episode 2 “Assemble.”
This update features the newly introduced “Ultra-Giant Receptacle Dungeon,” which can be tackled in hardcore difficulty and follows the access rules to the Axion Plains.
Additionally, a new character named Harris will debut. Harris gains or consumes toxins each time he uses his skills, unlocking various effects based on toxin accumulation.
A trailer for Season 3: Episode 2 has also been released. A collaboration with Bayonetta is underway, introducing full-body skins and weapon skins inspired by the iconic “Scabrow Fair.”
For full update details, please refer to the official release notes below.
Official Website of “The First Descendant”
＜Below is the original press release text as provided by the manufacturer＞
NEXON and The First Descendant development team officially unveiled key details for the upcoming Season 3: Episode 2 update, set to launch on November 5, during a livestream held on October 30. This update introduces new character Harris, a massive new dungeon, and an in-game trading system.
Watch the developer livestream here
View the Season 3: Episode 2 trailer here
Check out Harris’ action footage here
Learn more about The First Descendant here
Below are the detailed update highlights for Season 3: Episode 2.
Main Story and Special Event
● Following prior story events where Alpha was captured by Karel, Alpha undergoes interrogation. The Descendants begin their rescue mission and head toward the Axion Plains.
● To commemorate this Season 3: Episode 2 update, a new seasonal event will run from November 6 to December 4, 2025.
● This special event includes elements of the main story and new content introduced in the update, designed for easy participation by all players who can complete missions without difficulty.
● Rewards include Aegis, chest attachments, and materials needed to reconfigure Pioneer Modules.
● Additionally, a limited-time login event will run from November 6 (Thursday) through December 18 (Thursday). Simply logging in each day grants access to diverse rewards such as the “Serena’s Cleaning Service Set.”
Ultra-Giant Receptacle Dungeon
● Players can now enjoy a newly added Ultra-Giant Receptacle Dungeon, available for challenge in hardcore difficulty and following Axion Plains access rules.
● Entry points are accessible via Albion Terminal, World Map, or beacons within the Axion region.
● Designed as a primary farming location for new character Harris and the ultimate weapon “Master of the Swarm,” this dungeon offers valuable rewards to those who emerge victorious.
● The new boss, Pattern Floresta, targets players with powerful laser attacks from the center of the map—quickly identifying its attack patterns is key to defeating it.
● Defeat rewards include a new module; completing missions unlocks a brand-new external component.
Bayonetta Collaboration
● This collaboration features full-body skins inspired by Bayonetta, as well as weapon skins recreating her beloved “Scabrow Fair.” Additional content includes exclusive makeup skins, animations, and spawn effects capturing the essence of Bayonetta.
● To celebrate this collaboration, a special in-game event will run from November 6 (Thursday) to December 4 (Thursday). During this period, players can earn rewards such as Ultimate Descendant Selection Boxes by completing daily missions. These tickets allow one selection among the ultimate characters: Repick, Eijax, or Viesse.
New Character “Harris”
● Passive Skill: Toxin Regulation
This passive skill causes Harris to gain or consume toxins each time he uses a skill, triggering various effects depending on toxin accumulation levels. Mastering this mechanic is essential for unlocking Harris’ full potential and maximizing performance in high-difficulty combat.
● Active Skills
○ Charge Break: Dash forward and crush enemies with mechanical arms on both wrists.
○ Intrusion: Use arms to perform a long-range leap; if used again mid-air, execute a powerful ground slam attack.
○ Hazard Zone Designation: Generate an area that continuously deals damage to surrounding foes.
○ Waste Disposal: Fire beams from extendable mechanical arms to target distant enemies.
New Ultimate Weapon
● Hyper Nova: This ultimate weapon, obtainable via Battle Pass, features a unique throwing action. When the sword reaches maximum range, it creates a black hole that pulls in nearby enemies. Re-triggering this special action causes the sword to return to hand, resulting in a massive explosion.
● Master of the Swarm: Available from the Ultra-Giant Receptacle Dungeon. Upon hitting an enemy with attacks, grants incubation effects on the Descendant. At maximum stack count, shots emit Shock Bugs that attach to targets, follow their movement, and automatically attack nearby enemies. Multiple hits trigger electrical discharges, dealing damage and stunning; consecutive hits increase discharge frequency, leading to devastating cumulative effect.
New Trigger Modules
The following powerful Trigger Modules have been introduced:
● Steel Vanguard: When a crush-type skill lands, periodically deals area-of-effect damage around the user.
● Relative Speed: Each hit from a slow-type skill accumulates stack; upon reaching 50 stacks, a burst explosion occurs when using a weak point shot.
● Domino Drive: Gain stacks with each skill use. When activating chain-type skills, convert stacks into buffs that enhance skill range and fire-element damage.
Pioneer Modules
Pioneer Modules are a newly introduced module type, exclusive to Descendant-specific module slots.
● Random Attributes: Each of the following is individually generated:
○ Socket Type
○ Descendant
○ Mastery Rank
○ Number and Types of Options
● Players can adjust the number and types of options, but cannot change:
○ Socket Type, Descendant, Mastery Rank, Capacity
● Unused modules may be dismantled, and collected Pioneer Modules are managed separately within the system.
● Starting with the December update, Pioneer Modules will become tradable.
Haley Balance Adjustments (Planned)
● Upcoming balance adjustments focus on enhancing Haley’s existing skills while expanding build diversity by introducing two new Transcendent Modules.
● Base skill damage has been increased, and movement after using the third skill has been improved for smoother control.
● The performance of the Transcendent Module “Cryogenic Cluster Shot” is enhanced, increasing its maximum shot count from the first skill to 18.
● Two new transcendental modules are also introduced: Camouflage Sniper, which enhances precision shooting builds; and Heart of Ice, which boosts melee damage and farming efficiency.
New In-Game Trading System
● Players can now utilize a newly implemented in-game trading system to exchange Trigger Modules and Pioneer Modules. The trade limit increases with higher Mastery Rank, and tradable modules are displayed as trade targets within the item UI.
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About “The First Descendant”
Launched in July 2024, The First Descendant is a next-generation free-to-play third-person shooter action RPG developed using Unreal Engine 5. The game features high-quality graphics and gameplay centered around players becoming “Descendants” tasked with defending humanity’s survival—and the continents of Albion and Inglish—against the alien invaders known as Balgus, who invaded over 100 years ago through a dimensional rift, bringing destructive Colossi. Through various missions and raids, players grow stronger while uncovering an epic story that ultimately reveals the secrets behind the “Descendants.” Strategic multiplayer boss raids require teamwork and tactical coordination, making cooperation among players essential. New gear, materials, and items obtained from missions and boss raids contribute directly to character progression.
About NEXON Korea https://company.nexon.com/en/
Founded in 1994, NEXON Korea (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo) is a company specializing in the creation, development, and distribution of online games. Today, it operates over 45 live games across PC, consoles, and mobile platforms in more than 190 countries and regions worldwide. Recognized for iconic titles such as MapleStory and Arad Century, NEXON Korea continues to deliver innovative, high-quality gaming experiences globally through new releases like The First Descendant and The First Berserker: Khazan.
About NEXON Games
NEXON Games is the development studio behind critically acclaimed titles such as the hit team-based shooter The First Descendant, launched in July 2024, and the anime-style RPG Blue Archive. In addition to these flagship games, the company actively develops new titles including Dungeon & Fighter: Arad, Project DX, and Woochi the Wayfarer, consistently pursuing innovation across diverse genres and global markets.