During their PAX East 2025 showcase, NEXON unveiled The First Descendant’s ambitious Season 3 update, titled Breakthrough, coming this summer. Executive Producer Beomjun Lee and Creative Director Minseok Joo detailed the game-changing additions, including a sprawling new battlefield, hover bikes, the first-ever crossover event, and more.
Key Features Coming in Season 3: Breakthrough
- Axion Plains – A massive new battlefield ravaged by a Void Storm, filled with deadly Colossus threats and mutated creatures
- Hover Bike System – High-speed vehicles with boost/jump mechanics; base model available for login rewards, enhanced versions found in Axion Plains
- 8-Player Colossus Field Raid – Team up to take down the towering “Wall Crasher” boss
- The Lounge – A customizable social hub where players can display Descendants, collectibles, and furniture
New Playable Content
- Descendant: Nell – Former NPC joins as a telekinetic run-and-gun specialist with weak-point targeting abilities
- Ultimate Luna – New transcendent modules offering firearm-focused or rhythm-based playstyles
- Sword Weapons – Three types coming across Season 3 episodes, starting with iaijutsu-style Shadow Blade
Special Events & Collaborations
- NieR: Automata Crossover – First official IP collaboration coming soon
- TFD Fest – Anniversary celebration in July featuring in-game events and skin contests
- Gilded Death Blossom Skin – Releases May 22
The update marks a major narrative turning point, focusing on character Karel’s return and exploring Enzo/Nell’s relationship. With its mix of exploration, combat upgrades, and social features, Breakthrough aims to expand the looter-shooter’s world beyond pure action.
See the full developer livestream below (1 hour long):
Further reading: Official website
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