The First Descendant is playable on 5 cloud gaming services, including Xbox Cloud, GeForce Now, and Boosteroid. The game itself is free to play. Depending on the service and plan, it is included in your subscription, streamable via a linked store account, or installable on a full cloud computer. Compare all options below to play on PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and more via browser or app.
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Description: The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!
Can you play The First Descendant on cloud gaming?
Yes, The First Descendant is available on cloud gaming on Xbox Cloud, via BYOG on Boosteroid and GeForce Now, and on Cloud PCs like Shadow and airgpu.
On Xbox Cloud, an active subscription is all you need to stream The First Descendant instantly. No separate game purchase is required.
Alternatively, on BYOG ("Bring Your Own Game") services, you access the game through a supported store or launcher account linked to the service. Since the game is free-to-play, no game purchase is required there either.
Cloud PC services let you install and play it in the cloud just like on a regular PC.
Which cloud gaming services support The First Descendant?
The First Descendant is supported on 5 cloud gaming services. These are the plans where it is available:
Shadow: Any Plan
airgpu: Any Plan
Boosteroid: Any Plan
GeForce Now: Any Plan
Xbox Cloud: Any Plan
Availability may change over time as providers update their catalogs.
Do I need to buy The First Descendant for cloud gaming?
No, you do not need to buy The First Descendant for cloud gaming because it is a free-to-play game.
If you use a service and plan that includes the game, you can launch it directly. On BYOG services, you may need to add it to a supported store library to link it to your account. On Cloud PC platforms, you have to install it yourself. Either way, no game purchase is necessary.
Can you play The First Descendant in your browser?
Yes, you can play The First Descendant in your browser via cloud gaming on services such as Shadow, Boosteroid, GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud.
These platforms let you launch the game directly from a web browser without installing anything on your device.
Another available service, airgpu, does not support browser play and requires an app.
On which devices is The First Descendant available via cloud gaming?
The First Descendant is available via cloud gaming on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, smart TVs, handhelds, and many other devices.
This works through browser-compatible services like Shadow, Boosteroid, GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud, where you start the game directly in the browser. Most providers also offer native apps across a wide range of devices.
airgpu does not offer direct browser streaming or its own app. Instead, you use remote desktop apps such as Parsec or Moonlight to play on devices that support these apps.
Can you play The First Descendant for free on cloud gaming?
Yes, you can play The First Descendant for free on cloud gaming through the GeForce Now free tier.
Since the game is free-to-play, no purchase is required, but you may need to add it to a supported store library and link it to your GeForce Now account.
Is multiplayer for The First Descendant supported on cloud gaming?
Yes, multiplayer for The First Descendant is supported on cloud gaming.
Once you launch it through a supported cloud gaming service, you can play online just like on a regular PC or console.
