The First Descendantis the latest multiplayer title from NEXON, and it’s their take on the looter-shooter genre. Like many multiplayer and even single-player games, additional accounts are often required for functionality and additional features. However, does The First Descendant require a NEXON account? Here is everything you need to know.
Does The First Descendant Require a NEXON Account?
You don’t need a NEXONaccounttoplay The First Descendant, but a NEXON account is required for cross-progression and Twitch drops.
A NEXON account is also not required if you want to make use of the game’s crossplay features. The account is strictly required for cross-saves/progression and access to Twitch drops.
How to Link Nexon Account with The First Descendant
Linking the account is pretty simple. From the game’s settings, head into the last tab calledAccount, and select theLinkbutton next toLink Account.
This will open another screen with aLink Nexon Account button, which will open a link in the external browser with sign-in details and instructions to link the account.
Alternatively, you can link your account bysimply visiting the NEXON login page. After you have created a NEXON account, head intoSettingsfollowed byLinked Accounts, and thenLink/Delink AccountunderEXTERNAL CONNECTIONS.
The First Descendant Twitch Drops
Twitch Drops for the title are also live, and you will need to link your NEXON account to Twitch. You can link theaccount directly from this pageand earn the following drops by watching streams for specific durations.
The Twitch Drops are available from00:00 Tuesday, July 2, 2024to00:00 Monday, June 03, 2025 (PDT).
While there are definitely some benefits to linking The First Descendant to a NEXON account, if you aren’t interested in cross-saves or the Twitch drops above, you can keep playing with just your regular account.
If you’re on the PC version, here is how you’re able to fix theDirectX 12 errorand anycontroller issues. For more on The First Descendant, make sure tocheck out our dedicated section.
Ali Hashmi
Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn’t spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he’s probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.
