NEXON’s loot shooter game The First Descendant is trying to win back players by introducing “wiggle physics” and an abundance of fresh content, but so far, these efforts seem unsuccessful as the number of players keeps decreasing each day.
The First Descendant player count drops
As I eagerly anticipated Season 3, with its fresh characters and significant upgrades hinting at a potential new Destiny, I found myself drawn in by the promise. However, it seems that The First Descendant is swiftly morphing into a modern-day replica of Destiny, as players are rapidly abandoning the game in droves.
According to journalist Paul Tassi, who follows various live-service loot games, NEXON’s live-service game has seen a dramatic decrease in Steam players – a staggering 95.5% drop within six months. Despite an impressive launch with over 264,000 concurrent players on Steam, the daily peak player count is now at only 12,366.
In this discussion, I failed to bring up First Descendant as it simply slipped my mind.
However, after six months, a live game with continuous seasons, it’s experienced a staggering 95.5% drop from its peak performance, with little impact on its overall standing.
— Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) January 12, 2025
It’s not just The First Descendant that’s experiencing a decrease in active players among live-service video games; even Destiny 2 has witnessed a significant exodus of gamers following the launch of The Final Shape, with subsequent story arcs showing continued drops in player numbers.
Despite NEXON’s game boasting an impressive 2025 roadmap filled with new characters, skins, weapons, and gameplay mechanics, the updates seem to be falling short, struggling to attract both existing players and new ones. With no growth in sight, even with TikTok advertisements and various marketing strategies, TFD might not endure as long as its dedicated fanbase desires. At least it’s managing to outlive Concord for now.
As an avid gamer, I’d like to share some updates from the gaming world that you might find intriguing! Firstly, delve into the thrilling world of Helldivers 2 for comprehensive live-service game coverage. Keep an eye out for the unique restriction that will be applied to future crossover events.
Secondly, stay tuned for the fresh update on Diablo 4, where a plethora of Witch Doctor abilities have been introduced. However, please note that these abilities aren’t directly associated with the Witch Doctor class itself. Enjoy exploring these exciting changes!
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2025-01-15 20:09