New free game The First Descendant hits 170,000 players in two hours

Never underestimate the allure of free stuff. If you’re dubious about Destiny 2, doubtful of The Division, and wary of Warframe, a new looter shooter from South Korean giant Nexon might be enough to finally lure you in - it seems to be working on everyone else. Just two hours since it went live, The First Descendant has already attracted more than 170,000 concurrent players and jumped to the near top of the Steam popularity chart. The reviews are mixed, but the co-op third-person squad game is nevertheless soaring, climbing above Team Fortress 2, GTA 5, and the resurgent Palworld in terms of current player base.

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