The First Descendant
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About The First Descendant
A free-to-play third-person looter shooter where players control powered 'Descendants' to battle massive colossi and invaders.
Session Length
Long sessions — expect 90+ minute campaigns
Core loop involves completing missions or intercepting bosses, with late-game farming sessions running longer.
Who Is This For?
Designed for friends who want to play together. Best when you can dedicate a full evening — this one rewards longer sessions. Ideal for squads that thrive on fast-paced teamwork and reflexes.
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| Platform | Edition | Online | Couch | Split-screen | LAN | Drop-in | Campaign | Group | Online max | Local max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | base | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Supported | Not verified | 2–4 | 4 | Not verified |
| PlayStation 5 | base | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | 4 | Not verified |
| PlayStation 4 | base | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | 4 | Not verified |
| Xbox Series X|S | base | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | 4 | Not verified |
| Xbox One | base | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | 4 | Not verified |
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- Crossplay hasn't been confirmed yet.
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Does The First Descendant have co-op?
Yes. The First Descendant supports online co-op across the listed platform/edition versions.
How many players can play The First Descendant together?
The First Descendant has verified co-op group sizes for specific platform/edition versions. Platform/edition details: Windows 2–4 · PS4 not verified · PS5 not verified · Xbox One not verified · Xbox Series not verified.
Does The First Descendant support crossplay?
Crossplay support for The First Descendant has not been confirmed on Co-Op Now.
What kind of game is The First Descendant?
The First Descendant is a Looter Shooter / Action RPG game best suited for long co-op sessions (~90 minutes).
Can I find people to play The First Descendant with?
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