Nexon CEO: The First Descendant Lacked Staying Power, Needs Overhaul
After a 10M-player debut, The First Descendant slumped to ~5k concurrents—Nexon’s CEO says only structural redesigns can save it.
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After a 10M-player debut, The First Descendant slumped to ~5k concurrents—Nexon’s CEO says only structural redesigns can save it.
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