The First Descendant Season 3: Breakthrough – New Content, NieR: Automata Crossover, and More!
Get ready Descendants! The First Descendant is gearing up for a massive Season 3 update, titled "Breakthrough," promising a game-changing experience this summer. From new battlefields and vehicles to a surprising collaboration with NieR: Automata, Nexon Games has a lot in store for its free-to-play looter shooter.
Announced at PAX East 2025, the "Breakthrough" season aims to inject fresh content and deeper social features into the game. Let's dive into what's coming!
Exploring the Axion Plains
The centerpiece of Season 3 is the Axion Plains, a sprawling new open-world environment. Once a promising outpost, it's now a war-torn landscape ravaged by a Void Storm and overrun by mutated creatures and Colossus. Navigating this vast terrain requires a new mode of transport: the Hover Bike. These high-speed vehicles, equipped with boost and jump capabilities, will be available to all players, with enhanced models unlockable through exploration.
Colossus Field Raid: A New Level of Combat
Prepare for epic battles against the Wall Crasher, a colossal new boss featured in the Colossus Field Raid. This 8-player raid will leverage the scale of the Axion Plains, allowing players to utilize their Hover Bikes to engage in coordinated, large-scale combat.
The Lounge: Your Personal Social Space
Beyond combat, Season 3 introduces The Lounge, a customizable social hub where players can interact with their Descendants, display collectibles, and personalize their characters. This dedicated space allows for relaxation and social interaction outside the heat of battle.
Nell Joins the Roster
Fan-favorite NPC Nell is becoming a playable Descendant! With her telekinetic abilities and unique playstyle focused on weak-point strikes, Nell promises to be an aggressive and formidable addition to the roster. The season will also explore a budding romance between Nell and Enzo, adding depth to the game's narrative.
New Weapons and Abilities
Get ready to wield swords! Season 3 introduces swords as a new weapon type, starting with the Shadow Blade and its iaijutsu-style dash attack. New dungeons and bosses utilizing sword mechanics are also on the horizon. Expect further updates to Ultimate Luna, giving her new builds focused on firearms and rhythm-based abilities.
The Unveiling of a Collaboration with NieR: Automata
Perhaps the most exciting news coming out of PAX East 2025 is the official collaboration with NieR: Automata. While details are still scarce, expect cosmetic items and content inspired by the beloved franchise. A full trailer is expected soon!
With a steady stream of content planned across multiple episodes, "The First Descendant" Season 3: Breakthrough is poised to be a pivotal moment for the game. Will you be hopping on a Hover Bike and diving into the action? What are your thoughts on the NieR: Automata crossover? Share your opinion in the comments below!
