The First Descendant launches on PS5 and PS4 on July 2, new character gameplay revealed – PlayStation.Blog

Descendants, after a long wait, the first Descendants launches worldwide on July 2 on PS5 and PS4. To help you prepare for the action, we’re here providing details on the new gameplay for characters Bunny, Valba and Ajax, along with details on the unique graphical features included available on PS5.

Unfamiliar? First Descent is a third-person online co-op looter shooter. In the game, you will become a Descendant, inheriting mysterious powers and tasked with protecting your homeland – the continent of Ingris – from alien invaders.

Launch content

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The First Descendant is a next-gen looter shooter focused on the fun of grinding and progression. This is a game in which you collect and enhance various characters, guns with unique effects, external components that increase character and skill performance, and modules to adjust performance. character and weapon capabilities, giving you the challenge of creating your own unique build.

At launch, five new previously undisclosed areas will be added, along with 16 new types of end-game content called Instance Dungeons. Additionally, 16 types of Void Intercept Battles – massive boss attacks that are considered the highlight of the first Descent – ​​will also be introduced.

Additionally, the Descendant, the game’s central character, will be added. A total of 19 Descendants will be introduced, including 14 original Descendants and 5 high-performance versions called Ultimate Descendants.

Our most famous descendant, the Bunny, is known as an iconic mascot with a helmet that resembles bunny ears. Bunny wears a unique suit that can charge and discharge electrical energy, allowing her to run at incredible speeds. This suit not only enhances Bunny’s agility, but also allows her to release stored electrical energy around her or concentrate it into a powerful concentrated beam, making her a formidable force on the planet. battlefield.

Valby is my favorite character. She has the special ability to turn into water and create puddles at will anytime, anywhere. While on water, Valby can use abilities with reduced MP, allowing for more effective use of abilities. This ability allows Valby to create puddles of water between enemies to move quickly or liquefy and overcome obstacles, giving advantages in both attack and defense.

The descendant most recommended by our creative director is Ajax. As a tank dealer, Ajax brings a unique strategic element to the team. He possesses the incredible ability to distort physical space and summon protective shields for allies. These shields effectively block enemy attacks while allowing allied attacks to pass through unhindered, protecting allies and providing a tactical advantage. He ensures the safety of his teammates on the battlefield while allowing them to launch attacks without interference.

Graphics features of PS5

Additionally, we’re excited to introduce first-of-its-kind graphics features specifically for PS5. Since last year’s Crossplay Open Beta, we’ve invested significant effort into optimizing and enhancing the graphics quality for PS5.

First, we’ve added Balanced Mode to the graphics settings, which is not available in the Beta. PS5 users can now choose from three modes: Fidelity, Balanced, and Performance, providing a variety of options to suit your preferences.

Additionally, we implemented a high-resolution shadow mapping technique, Virtual Shadow Mapping (VSM), powered by Unreal Engine 5 after extensive optimization efforts, enhancing overall image quality. can.

Furthermore, we’ve added options for Ray Tracing and AMD Frame Generation, providing options for those who desire higher image quality or improved performance.

The development team of First Descendants always listens to your feedback. So we invite you to the continent of Ingris to explore and share your valuable insights with us. The first Descent launches July 2 on PS5 and PS4.