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Nexon’s new co-op looter shooter,The First Descendant, encountered significant launch issues, leading to a mixed reception on Steam. On July 2, the game managed to toppleElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreefrom Steam’s top-seller spot.
Despite this, it got only 43% positive user reviews due to problems like microtransactions and performance issues. To address these problems, Nexon is offering players bonuses, including increased XP and gold gains for a limited time.
Nexon is Giving Compensation For The Rocky Launch of The First Descendant
The official social media accounts for the developer quickly acknowledged these problems, outlining known issues on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms, such as frame rate drops and consumable items not working properly.
📢 We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused during the opening day.As a token of our apology, we have prepared compensation for you. We will continue to strive to provide a more stable service.For Details:https://t.co/YdQBIS8x8J■ Compensation Details– Gold Gain…pic.twitter.com/osbMF4lK3w
As compensation, players can now earn increased gold, XP, and Kyper Shards for three days, along with boosted XP for weapon masteries and two matte red paints. These bonuses will activate immediately upon being collected from the in-game mailbox.
Hey you guys fixed it within a reasonable time and honestly the launch has been pretty good All Things Considered. I’m having a blast and thanks for everything!pic.twitter.com/LWoiHYnTC7
At present,The First Descendanthas 21,351 user reviews on Steam, with about 50% being positive. However, players continue to report problems, particularly with shader compilation causing crashes.
This situation is reminiscent of Kuro Games’Wuthering Waves, which also faced technical issues at launch with repeated compensation efforts to appease players.
The issues faced by the game include frame rate drops, Easy Anti-Cheat malfunctions, and problems with in-game challenges not tracking properly.
Thesebugs have caused crashes and other issues, notably affecting the gameplay experience. The developer has outlined these problems and is actively working on solutions while distributing the compensatory rewards.
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And just recently there was also a server-wide issue for players that kicked them out of sessions. Many users flocked to ther/TheFirstDescendantsubreddit to report this problem.
The developer has expressed apologies and committed to ongoing communication and updates as they address these launch complications.
Can The Game Make It Past The Initial Hype?
The game’s premise is set on the beleaguered planet of Igris. Players take on the role of Descendants, powerful characters tasked with defending humanity from an advanced alien threat.
The game draws inspiration from titles like Warframe and Destiny 2 with its looter shooter aspect and the co-op mechanics.
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The developer has assured that it is in contact with Twitch to resolve issues with undelivered Twitch drops. Meanwhile, players are encouraged to log in and claim their compensation rewards before July 14.
Despite the challenges, the game attractedover 200,000 concurrent users on Steam at launch. The game offers 14 playable Descendants at launch for you to start your adventures with.
Nexon is working on resolving the monetization issues and exploring alternative delivery methods to reduce server congestion.
Have you been enjoying The First Descendant? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
