The First Descendant
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti · Core i5-3570K
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB · Core i7-7700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
- Release
- Jun 30, 2024
- Developer
- NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- NEXON
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!
Free to PlayLooter ShooterMultiplayerThird-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpRPGActionShooterThird PersonCharacter Customization
View on Steam →Will The First Descendant run on your PC?
What you need for The First Descendant
The First Descendant needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i7-10700 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for The First Descendant →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
The First Descendant system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 x64 20H2 | Windows 10 x64 20H2 |
| Processor | Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350 | Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT / Intel Arc A750 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD Recommended. VRAM 4GB or above. | SSD Recommended. |
Source: Steam.
The First Descendant on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat configuration
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat configuration
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat configuration
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 24
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerIn-App PurchasesDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (12)
- English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian
Full audio: English, Korean
Latest news & patches
- The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3dPatch2026-09-22
- 17/9 (Thu) – 21/9 (Mon) Results of the Crackdown on Abusive Users2026-09-22
- The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3cPatch2026-09-19
- 11/9 (Fri) – 17/9 (Thu) Results of the Crackdown on Abusive Users2026-09-18
- The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3bPatch2026-09-17
- (In-Game) 09.17 (Thu) Event Info2026-09-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can The First Descendant run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets The First Descendant's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~37 fps at 1080p medium (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can The First Descendant run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates The First Descendant Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for The First Descendant at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for The First Descendant by brand.
Can I run The First Descendant on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~39 fps at 1080p low. The First Descendant on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does The First Descendant need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for The First Descendant.
How much storage does The First Descendant take?
The First Descendant needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 x64 20H2.