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The First Descendanthas announced its brand-new Season 3 update in tandem with a NieR: Automata collaboration reveal. The details were given at PAX East 2025, known as a collection of gaming culture festivals held annually in Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, and Melbourne, during a panel withThe First Descendantproducer Beomjun Lee.
The free-to-play looter shooter was first released in 2024 by Nexon, and players assume the role of the titular individuals who wield mysterious powers and use them against the invading alien race, Vulgus.The First Descendantdev teased an exciting new Season 3 battle pass rewardrecently, in a bid to lure players back into the game through a series of major updates, new Descendants, game modes, and more.
There was plenty to note fromThe First Descendant’s Season 3 update details, due to launch this summer, including the introduction of a new Massive Field called Axion Plains. The new Hover Bike vehicle was another talking point, designed for high-speed travel, alongside the announced eight-player Colossus Field Raid, and the new social space Lounge feature. Additionally, the new Season 3 Breakthrough story will see the return of Karel, and the new Descendant Nell, who was a former NPC, will be added to the roster as a playable character. Finally, Season 3 will see the new Ultimate Luna, and Sword will appear as a new weapon, joining some of thebest weapon types already existing inThe First Descendant.
The First Descendant Announces Season 3 Update and NieR: Automata Collaboration at PAX East
The panel also announcedThe First Descendant’s collaboration withNieR: Automata, and Lee confirmed the crossover would focus on decorations, saying, “We decided to invest more in the content of Season 3 rather than other content related to the collaboration.” However, the producer added that the A2 and 2B outfits will be accompanied by a damaged version of 2B with no skirt, other motions, and decorations.NieR: Automataexists among thebest Square Enix sequel games, serving as a 2017 action RPG from developer PlatinumGames and a sequel to its 2010 predecessor.
Looking to theDrakengardspin-off’s future, theNieRcommunity believes a new game may be on the horizon. A recent report confirmed that director Yoko Taro, musical composer Keiichi Okabe, and former PlatinumGames designer Takahisa Taura were working together on a new project, and many believe this could be the next installment in theNieRseries. Even though the new endeavor has not been officially announced yet, an upcoming game sounds promising, considering the IP recently celebrated its 15th anniversary.
