Nexon’s The First Descendant hit the gaming scene with a huge Despite being released just a month ago, this looter-shooter has gotten thousands of players breaking a 250k peak player count on Steam on release.
The game has been a refreshing experience for many players even with all its faults. With the grind that comes with games like this, some players have also done some crazy stuff. One player shared their bizarre story in a Reddit post admitting that they already have 500 hours in the game.
One The First Descendant Player Has How Many Hours?!
In their post on the subreddit for The First Descendant, u/Difficult-Forever-68 proudly declared their preference for the game over Destiny. The player stated that they are “much happier” and notably haven’t spent any money on microtransactions. This detail is particularly noteworthy given the initial criticism the game faced for its monetization strategies.
after 500h I can say fuck destiny I’m much happier and haven’t paid a cent
byu/Difficult-Forever-68 inTheFirstDescendant
Many users in the comments pointed out the sheer impossibility of spending 18 hours a day in the game. Some commenters even questioned whether this dedication was sustainable or even healthy. Comments ranged from light-hearted jokes to genuine concern, with one user saying, “18 hours a day? That’s just wild.”
Despite the impressive number of hours logged by players like Difficult-Forever-68, the game has experienced a notable decline in its player base. According to recent statistics, the game has lost a good chunk of its players since its launch.
A big drop-off like this is not entirely unexpected for a new game as it settles into a more stable player count. This decline has brought it closer in line with its competitors, such as Warframe.
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In response to player feedback, Nexon is updating the game’s systems. In the game’s latest patch, the devs announced that there would be a change in the game’s drop system. The update also includes new playable characters, Luna and Ultimate Valby, a new hard-difficulty battle called Void Intercept, and new weapons and modules.
The introduction of these new features and improvements comes at a critical time for the game. There have been an increasing amount of complaints from players regarding the grind-y nature of the game. By making the grind less frustrating and more rewarding, the devs aim to retain its player base and ensure long-term success.
With the game moving forward past its honeymoon phase, the hype can no longer carry the game. And it is now entirely on Nexon to make sure that the game survives in the genre. We’ve seen games drop off due to bad updates, and we’ve seen games get completely revived from them. Which one will The First Descendant be?
What do you think of this player’s incredible grind and the future of the game? Let us know in the comments!
