On May 2025, Nexon officially announced a collaboration event between their upcoming action RPG The First Descendant and the acclaimed title NieR: Automata. The announcement was made during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025, revealing that the crossover will be part of The First Descendant’s Season 3 update.
This collaboration introduces exclusive NieR: Automata themed content into The First Descendant, including character skins, weapons, and special missions inspired by the NieR universe. The event aims to attract fans of both franchises by blending NieR’s distinctive narrative and aesthetic elements with The First Descendant’s gameplay.
According to Nexon’s official statement, the update will launch globally on June 2025 across PC and consoles. Players can expect new storylines, limited-time challenges, and rewards tied to the crossover. The collaboration highlights Nexon’s strategy to expand The First Descendant’s player base by leveraging popular IPs.
Sources: Nexon official announcement at GDC 2025, Gematsu, MMORPG.com
Image credit: Nexon / Square Enix
