marks a major turning point for The First Descendant, as Nexon officially ends support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game. First announced in a March 2025 livestream, this move is part of a larger effort by Nexon to push the game’s technical boundaries and refocus on next-gen platforms.
💥 Why Support Is Ending
In the March livestream, developers cited multiple challenges in maintaining builds for older consoles. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, while still in many homes, simply can’t keep up with The First Descendant‘s evolving technical needs. According to Nexon, continuing to support aging hardware would have hindered future updates and innovation.
“We’ve reached a point where the technical limitations of PS4 and Xbox One are restricting what we can do,” Nexon stated during the announcement. “Our goal is to offer the best version of the game possible, and that means focusing on current-gen platforms.”
🔄 Account Transfers Are Available
Fortunately, players on PS4 and Xbox One won’t lose all their progress. Nexon has ensured that account data can be transferred to newer systems, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, so dedicated Descendants can continue their journey without starting from scratch.
🚀 What’s Coming Next: Season 3 and NieR Collaboration
This decision comes ahead of a massive content drop—Season 3, which launches on August 7, 2025. The new season will deliver a comprehensive gameplay overhaul and introduce fresh systems designed specifically for current-gen hardware.
Among the most exciting parts of the update is a highly anticipated collaboration with NieR: Automata. While details remain limited, teasers suggest new themed cosmetics, limited-time missions, and crossover lore integration.
🧭 A Future-Focused Approach
Nexon’s decision underscores a broader trend in the gaming industry: shifting away from last-gen hardware to better serve ambitious live-service titles. As The First Descendant aims to compete with giants like Destiny 2 and Warframe, streamlining its platform support may ultimately benefit players in the long term.
For PS4 and Xbox One players, today is bittersweet. But with The First Descendant aiming higher with every season, this bold step may be necessary for its evolution. The end of support marks not just a goodbye—but a beginning.
Stay tuned for more on Season 3 and the NieR: Automata crossover in the weeks to come.