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The First Descendant
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The First Descendant player count chart
No, The First Descendant is not dead. 2,530 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,682. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 39% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2024
The First Descendant monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,667 | -18.56% | 4,130 |
| October 2026 | 3,275 | -42.96% | 6,147 |
| September 2026 | 5,742 | -23.87% | 10,985 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +103.31% | 14,429 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -11.92% | 7,097 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -2.08% | 8,057 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +20.29% | 8,228 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -15.87% | 6,840 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -41.62% | 8,130 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +94.7% | 13,925 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -32.11% | 7,152 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -20.86% | 10,535 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +16.22% | 13,312 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -36.04% | 11,454 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -19.66% | 17,907 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +84.08% | 22,290 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +12.46% | 12,109 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -14.02% | 10,767 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -15.4% | 12,523 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -36.4% | 14,802 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +68.83% | 23,272 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -32.73% | 13,784 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -23.17% | 20,490 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +50.39% | 26,668 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -49.37% | 17,732 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -40.06% | 35,022 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -49.5% | 58,430 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -56.32% | 115,700 |
| July 2024 | n/a | n/a | 264,860 |
How many people are playing The First Descendant?
2,530 people are playing The First Descendant on Steam right now. That makes it the #381 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,682 players. Today's peak is 16% below its 30-day average daily peak of 4,363.
The First Descendant player count trend
Over the last 30 days The First Descendant averaged a daily peak of 4,363 players, down 39% compared with the 30 days before (7,107). Its highest point this month (6,147) is 54% below the same period last year (13,312). In its first month after release (Jun 30, 2024) it peaked at 264,860 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 264,860, set on Jul 1, 2024.
Best time to play The First Descendant
Based on the last 14 days, The First Descendant is busiest around 13:00 UTC (8 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 42% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The First Descendant players by hour and weekday
When The First Descendant has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About The First Descendant
The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!
- Developer
- NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- NEXON
- Released
- Jun 30, 2024
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 12 languages, 2 with full audio
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The First Descendant price
The First Descendant is free to play on Steam.
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The First Descendant reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The First Descendant on Twitch
Twitch category "The First Descendant", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
The First Descendant Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 15 Oct 2026, with a peak of 854 viewers and 445 on average.
The First Descendant streamers right now
The First Descendant achievements
The First Descendant has 24 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 29.2% of them; the rarest, Place for Something Special, is held by 6.7% of players.
Ready to Move On?Complete Retrieve the Ironheart operation and return to Albion83.3%
Is This How You Insert it?Equip a module for the first time63.6%
First Sweep OperationComplete all available missions and Descendant duties in Kingston52.2%
Pre-emptive Strike for the FutureComplete a Void Intercept Battle for the first time49.1%
The Sensible Life of ResearchComplete research for the first time45.4%
Out of WeaponsDismantle weapons 50 times37.2%
Hope Within the DustComplete all available missions and Descendant duties in The Sterile Land36.2%
No Hope for the VulgusObtain an Ultimate tier weapon35.2%
Knock, Knock! Who is it?Complete all available missions and Descendant duties in Vespers29.9%
Ready, Extract, CompleteLevel up a weapon through Weapon Transmission29.2%
What Was Always ExpectedReach Level 40 with any Descendant24.1%
This Is Great, SevenfoldEnhance any module to +722.3%
Power! O, Infinite Power!Reach Mastery Rank Level 1022.2%
Growing PossibilityEnhance a weapon's Unique Ability for the first time22.0%
Modules Maketh DescendantExpand a Descendant's Module Capacity20.8%
Execute Order 77Dismantle modules 77 times19.0%
Special Operation Task SquadClear up to Wave 7 in the Kingston Albion Resource Defense mission.18.6%
I Can See the Future of the ColossiComplete 10 Void Intercept Battles17.1%
Good Things Happen TwiceSuccessfully remove Colossi parts 2 times (excluding Retrieve the Ironheart operation)16.0%
This Reaction's a FirstEnhance a Reactor for the first time15.5%
Descendants, AssembleOwn 5 Descendants14.7%
And Combining, to BootCombine modules 7 times12.5%
Slot Maketh ModuleAssign module socket types 10 times9.1%
Place for Something SpecialExpand the module capacity of a weapon that uses Special Rounds6.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest The First Descendant news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Advance notice of an update to our global fair play policy
- Nov 5, 2026 The First Descendant Patch 1.4.8
- Nov 5, 2026 Notice regarding an issue with the Kuiper Shard Boost item effect
- Nov 3, 2026 Patch 1.4.8 Schedule for November 4 (Wed)
- Oct 30, 2026 23/10 (Fri), 29/10 (Thu) Results of the Crackdown on Abusive Users
- Oct 29, 2026 The First Descendant Patch 1.4.7
- Oct 29, 2026 (In-game) 10.29 (Thu) Event Info
- Oct 28, 2026 Announcing our new fair play policy
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The First Descendant FAQ
Is The First Descendant dead?
No, The First Descendant is not dead. 2,530 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,682. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 39% on the month before).
How many people play The First Descendant?
2,530 people are playing The First Descendant on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,682 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The First Descendant?
The First Descendant reached its all-time Steam peak of 264,860 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2024.
Is The First Descendant growing or declining?
The First Descendant is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 4,363, down 39% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The First Descendant most active?
The First Descendant usually has the most players around 13:00 UTC (8 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
Is The First Descendant free?
Yes, The First Descendant is free to play on Steam.
Is The First Descendant good?
Steam players rate The First Descendant Mixed: 57% of 112,699 reviews are positive.
When did The First Descendant come out?
The First Descendant was released on Steam on Jun 30, 2024.
Who made The First Descendant?
The First Descendant was developed by NEXON Games Co., Ltd. and published by NEXON.
Is The First Descendant still worth playing?
The First Descendant has a big, active player base on Steam today (2,530 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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