When “The First Descendant” hit the scene last July, there was a palpable buzz in the gaming community. It made quite the impact in its debut month, drawing in a staggering player base of over 264,000. But as often happens in the gaming world, that initial interest started to wane, and the number of active players dropped significantly. Despite this downturn, Nexon, the game’s developer, has been diligently rolling out updates and new content for all its platforms. However, this commitment is set to change on June 19.
The First Descendant to End PS4 Support This June
According to a recent developer livestream highlighted on ResetEra, Nexon will stop supporting the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game come June 19, just a shade before the game’s first anniversary. The reason behind this decision? The game has grown too demanding for last-gen platforms. The team admits they’ve been wrestling with maintaining the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One builds due to the game’s increasing complexity and scope.
This news is undoubtedly disappointing for PS4 users, as it means “The First Descendant” will no longer be playable on the platform and will be pulled from the PlayStation Store. Fortunately, the game allows for cross-platform progress transfer. So, if PS4 gamers manage to upgrade to a PS5 before the June deadline, they’ll be able to pick up right where they left off.
As for the game itself, “The First Descendant” fits into the free-to-play third-person looter shooter genre. From the outset, the game received a mixed bag of reviews. On Metacritic, it has an average score of 57, based on 21 critic reviews, and it has a “Mixed” reception from players on Steam. While some enjoy the initial grind, many have voiced their displeasure about the game’s endgame offerings.
Also swirling around “The First Descendant” is a controversy involving potential plagiarism of art assets from Bungie’s “Destiny.” These accusations surfaced at launch, suggesting that Nexon may have borrowed imagery too closely resembling that of “Destiny.” In response, Nexon assured the community that they are committed to ensuring the game’s visuals highlight its distinct identity.
