"The First Descendants" attracted many players through the free play mode in the summer of 2024, and the peak number of Steam players reached 264,000.However, six months later, the number of players in "First Descendants" lost more than 95%, and the current peak is only 9,781 people.

"The First Descendant" is currently rated as "commonly praised and criticized" on Steam. Players complain about the repetitive game tasks, the "shallow appearance", the expensive micro-transaction costs, and the gameplay is boring.Game Director Joo Min-seok also admitted that "The First Descendant" has many shortcomings and they will continue to improve.

Nexon is currently facing a tough challenge and they must provide more attractive new updates in First Descendants to restore the player base.2025 will be a key year for the game to regain its advantage. Nexon's strategy will be crucial to maintain relevant competition in the highly competitive service-oriented gaming market.