The First Descendant is kicking off its Season 3 with a series of in-game events running from August 7 to September 3, 2025, plus an extended event until October 15. Players can expect fresh content, including the introduction of a new Legataire named Nell, a collaboration with NieR:Automata, and activities across the plains of Axion.
Season 3’s events will provide rewards like progression items, vehicle paints, and special cosmetics. It’s a nice way to keep players busy and offer some variety after the usual grind.
Event Details
1. Turning Point with Nell
Players can take control of Nell, the new Legataire, and earn useful items for her development. The event runs from August 7 to September 3, 2025, 11:59 PM PDT.
- Unlock Nell to receive 1 energy activator.
- Reach level 40 with Nell to get 1 crystallization catalyst.
- Assign a module chase type to Nell 1 to 3 times for additional catalysts and component upgrade cores.
Those upgrade cores include recovery and defense cores in two versions. It’s a straightforward way to boost Nell’s capabilities.
2. At the Heart of the Axion Plains
look at new areas like the operation zone and the Demolisher. Vehicle paint options are part of the rewards. This event also runs August 7 to September 3, 2025.
Daily missions reset every day at midnight PDT and include tasks like completing regional missions, interception battles, and research, offering rewards such as energy control cores, ion accelerators, and precision ion accelerators.
Weekly missions reset every Thursday at midnight PDT and involve completing specific activities like finishing the “Void Axium” 10 times or defeating the Demolisher 3 times. Rewards range from processed alloys and isolating nuts to vehicle paint chests in metallic, pure, and matte finishes.
3. The First Descendant x NieR:Automata Collaboration
Fans of NieR:Automata can look forward to a crossover event from August 7 to September 3, 2025, featuring Pod customizations inspired by 2B.
Daily missions reward players for time spent in-game, with 30 minutes granting 1,000,000 gold coins and 60 minutes providing 100,000 Kuiper shards.
Playing for a total of 7 hours grants the “Pod 042” back accessory, and 15 hours and 3 minutes unlock an emote called “With the Pod.” Quite the incentive to keep playing, right?
4. Turning Point of the Axion Plains
By logging in daily through October 15, 2025, players will receive various rewards including progression items, vehicle paints, and a special appearance for Serena called “Unhealthy Adoration.”
Rewards build up over 28 days, starting with catalysts and basic growth boxes, and later including weapon selection chests, gold bonuses, genetic scissors, and multiple paint chests in different finishes.
Some standout rewards include the “Bat Cave” makeup for Enzo on day 7, and the “Gas Mask” head appearance for Jayber on day 21. Vehicle paints cover a wide range of colors and finishes, from metallic to matte and pure shades.
Event Rules and Notes
- Check event periods carefully to participate.
- If server maintenance occurs on the last day, the event ends at maintenance start.
- Event rewards are sent via in-game mail and should be claimed within their expiration time.
These events promise a good chunk of content and rewards to keep players engaged for weeks. Nell’s arrival is particularly interesting, adding a fresh character to try out. The NieR:Automata crossover is a nice touch for fans of both games. Wonder if the Pod accessory will become a must-have?
Feel free to share your thoughts or plans for these events in the comments below.
