On August 20, 2026, The First Descendant launched its Season 4, driving a significant rebound in online player count. According to SteamDB data, the peak concurrent players more than tripled, rising from the usual 4,000–4,500 in previous days to over 14,000. The key driver was the new Descendant, "Raven," a gothic-style mature lady dressed in crow feathers, accompanied by her loyal crow pet. She specializes in shotguns, high mobility, and shield mechanics (which do not consume MP).
In addition to Raven, this update also brings: the final story chapter against Karel, and the Albion Invasion; a new large-scale dungeon "Karel's Ship"; Trials mode (Roguelike-style); Transcendent Weapon System; balance adjustments for Kyle and Kiran; and a series of events and rewards.
Players noted that Raven is relatively easy to obtain: completing the storyline provides the materials needed to craft her. This, along with the fresh content, has brought both veteran and new players back into the game.
