NEXON have rolled out the latest update for their free-to-play looter-shooter, The First Descendant, with the launch of Season 2, Episode 2: “Beyond The Void.” Packed with new content, this major update introduces Serena, a firearm-focused DPS Descendant who wields formidable fire-element abilities and can strike foes from the skies.
On top of that, players can dive into a fresh main storyline, explore an all-new field, and take on the fearsome Void Abyss Intercept Battle: Colossus. A new growth system expands progression possibilities, and the adorable Vespers Hunting Dog joins the roster of Fellows. With a host of additions and improvements, The First Descendant continues to evolve, offering plenty of new adventures for both veteran players and newcomers alike.
Season 2 Episode 2 Update Details
Season 2 Episode 2 – ‘‘Beyond The Void’
New Main Story: Beyond The Void
The official continuation of the main story, following the destruction of the Ironheart in the Fortress region.
Vulgus General Karel’s century-long scheme is finally revealed, along with a secret weapon designed to shift the tide of war.
Descendants encounter ‘Serena,’ an early-generation Descendant sealed within the Sigma Sector, and join forces to confront this secret weapon.
This chapter will further deepen the relationships between Descendants and enrich the lore, enhanced by powerful cinematic storytelling.
New Descendant – Serena
Serena’s trailer was revealed for the first time during the livestream broadcast last week, which you can view above.
Serena is one of the early-generation Descendants who had been sealed
She awakens as the current Descendants launch their operation in the Sigma Sector.
Serena is a firearm-based DPS wielding powerful fire-element skills, striking enemies while soaring through the skies.
Skills
Passive Skill: Divinity
When Serena fires a gun in mid-air, an additional stat bonus is applied.
Active Skill #1: Sacred Flame
Fires flames forward.
Enemies hit by the skill enter the ‘Repentance’ state, and attacking ‘Repentance’ enemies has a chance to restore ammo.
When used on allies, grants a ‘Blessing’ buff that provides a healing effect.
Active Skill #2: Ascension
Significantly reduces gravity, allowing for extended airtime.
When firing a gun in mid-air, additional effects are triggered based on the type of ammunition used.
Active Skill #3: Soaring
When used on the ground, propels the user vertically upward.
When used mid-air, moves in the input direction; holding the button extends the travel distance.
Deals AoE damage while moving, but is primarily used for aerial evasion and firearm reloading.
Active Skill #4: Redemption
When used on the ground, removes debuffs from allies and the user while granting damage reduction, HP recovery, and stamina restoration buffs.
When used in mid-air, enhances firearm performance.
New Field – Sigma Sector
Two new matchmaking-supported fields: “Broken Boundary” and “Isolated Desert.”
These fields are divided into Normal and High-Risk difficulties based on storm level, providing a challenge that ignites players’ competitive spirit.
Normal Difficulty: Slightly more challenging than Hard Infiltration Operations at 100% difficulty.
High-Risk Difficulty: Slightly more challenging than Infiltration Operations at 400% difficulty, accessible upon reaching Mastery Rank 15
New monsters, including the Immortality Obliviant, the Obliviant Commander and Karel’s First Descendant will also be introduced to enhance the combat experience.
New Void Abyss Intercept Battle Colossus – Tormentor
Uses electric-based attacks and is vulnerable to poison.
Enters ‘Void Reflux Mode,’ summoning ‘Thunderstorm’ that moves across the map.
New Growth System – Arche Tuning System
Arche Tuning System does not define the Descendant’s personality; rather, it is a progression system designed to refine and optimize builds.
Arche Tuning EXP can be obtained from Infiltration Operations at 400% difficulty, Void Vessel Hard Difficulty, Void Erosion Purge, Sigma Sector.
Will be added to Special Operations in future updates.
Obtainable upon completing the “Beyond the Void” main quest.
Can level up Unique Arche Factor Level to 40 using exclusive EXP
Other Updates
New Fellow – Vespers Hunting Dog (Retriever)
Equipped with default auto-loot and auto-dismantle functions, along with ammo replenishment.
The existing Fellow ‘Hagios Sheepdog’ will also receive an automatic health recovery function.
New Weapon – Malevolent, Ancient Knight, A-Tams, Truly Deadly Arson
Photo-mode: Initially updated with basic features, with filter and sticker functions to be added during Episode 2.
Log-in Events – ‘Beyond Sigma Sector’ / Starting March 13th
An event where players can obtain Ultimate Bunny by logging in for 14 days.
Players who already own Ultimate Bunny can instead get two skins for Hailey: “Albion Academy Cadet” and “Classic Maid Uniform.”
Daily Event – ‘‘Assist with Serena’s Covert Operations’ / Starting March 13th
Complete daily challenge missions to earn Support Tokens, which can be exchanged for various items in the shop.
Play for 120 minutes each day to receive one Crystallization Catalyst daily.
Additional Event: Two weeks before the Ultimate Blair update, a login event will be held where players can obtain an item (Photon Imprinter) to transfer a regular Descendant module socket type to an Ultimate Descendant.
