Alright, okay, here we go. So, picture this: the Breakthrough update for The First Descendant is dropping on August 7, and man, thank you all for hanging in there. Seriously, your patience is everything.
Let’s dive right in, shall we? I’m buzzing to chat about what’s coming to our Xbox friends. Yep, you heard that right.
### The Breakthrough Drama Unfolds
So, in this Breakthrough thingy, the bad guy—Karel, head honcho of the Vulgus—finally makes his grand entrance. There’s this “Iron Heart” thingy stirring chaos all over Ingris, and now strange stuff is popping up at Axion Plains by Albion. Descendants are sniffing around, and suddenly, monstrous Legion of Breach and Mutants pop out. Oh, and guess what? A Dimensional Wall bursts open, bringing in Colossus. Karel’s invasion? It’s a whole new level of crisis. But like, why won’t Karel just stop? What’s up with the Iron Heart anyway? Breakthrough might just spill his secrets.
### Axion Plains – A Massive Playground
Axion Plains, ever heard of it? It’s huge, and guess what? It’s crawling with new monsters. Think scary, think powerful. Among the lot is the Legion of Breach, which, funnily enough, changes based on what elements you toss at them. It’s like they’ve got these Breach Swarm Sacs that tweak them on the fly. Destroy a Swarm Sac or tunnel, and voilà, you shake things up a bit. And, oh my days, there are these Assault Ships dumping enemies right in your face—only way to take ’em out? Special skills or weapon pickups. Adds a sprinkle of strategy and, let’s be honest, panic to every fight.
### Zooming on a Hover Bike
Enter the Hover Bike, your new best friend for zipping around Axion Plains. Designed for smooth sailing—or biking, in this case—you can hop on and off even while moving. Like, you can even use your grappling hook while riding. Fancy, right? There are three styles: Basic, Speed, and Balance, and you can upgrade them too. Plus, new skins and future special attachments to jazz it up according to your style. Gotta look cool while riding, no?
### Eight’s the Magic Number in Wall Crasher Raid
Oh, you won’t believe this. There’s this massive baddie called Wall Crasher. Yeah, it gets summoned at certain times by some Colossus Guided Device. When it shows up, you’ll know. Six warnings spread across the field, like a scene from a movie. The raid is for eight players—big, chaotic battle vibes. The Wall Crasher? Big, slow, and packs a wallop. But if you’re paying attention, you can dodge, weave, and plan. Defenders like Ajax? They’re the real MVPs, blocking hits so everyone else can wail on the thing.
### Meet Nell, the New Kid on the Block
Oh, and say hi to Nell, our new Descendant stepping into the fray. Used to be Alpha’s right hand at Albion HQ but now she’s all about that new Descendant life. Her new combat style? Telekinetic. Think sci-fi, think sharp, think stylish battles. If you’ve been itching to see her in action—well, today’s your lucky day.
### Special Crossover Alert: Descendant x NieR: Automata
Okay, so here’s the cherry on top. We’re doing a crossover with, drumroll please, NieR:Automata. Yup, legends like 2B and A2 are joining as playable skins. You get Pods, the Virtuous Contract, and the Type-4O Sword as back bling. Plus, some cool emotes. As fans, we are ecstatic—like seriously—and can’t wait for you to experience this crossover.
Here’s hoping you’re as hyped as we are. See you out there on August 7!
