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The First Descendant season end & Season 4, Episode 1: The Great Clash release time by country
August 20, 2026 at 15:00 UTC
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FIG. 01 — Official trailerNexon via YouTube
The Story This Season
Season 3 Episode 4: Dimensional Clash arrives with the full launch of Onslaught Mode, Ultimate Descendant Esiemo (the Black Detonator), two new Ultimate Weapons, and a complete Farming Loop overhaul — the final episode before Season 4's climactic showdown with Karel.
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About this season
The First Descendant Season 3, Episode 4: Dimensional Clash ends on August 20, 2026 (verified August 1, 2026). Track the live countdown for The First Descendant Season 3, Episode 4: Dimensional Clash. Synced with official developer announcements and updated every second in your browser.
When Does The First Descendant Season 3 Episode 4 End?
The First Descendant Season 3 Episode 4: Dimensional Clash launched on May 21, 2026 at 15:00 UTC across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Nexon has confirmed that Season 4, Episode 1: The Great Clash launches August 20, 2026, which marks the end of Episode 4 and the close of the Season 3 arc.
Announced by Nexon at Descendant Fest 2026 on July 3, Season 4 delivers the final battle against Karel in a brand-new Mega Dungeon. This page updates automatically the moment Nexon publishes the exact launch timestamp or any changes to the roadmap.
How Long Do The First Descendant Episodes Last?
Recent episodes have ranged from 91 to 106 days (roughly 3 months each). Episode 3: Unveiled Truth was the longest recent episode at 106 days, while Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 3 each ran 91 days. Episode 4: Dimensional Clash (May 21 – Aug 20) will run 91 days, matching the standard Nexon cadence.
Season 3, Episode 4: Dimensional Clash — What’s New
Season 3 Episode 4: Dimensional Clash is the final episode of the Season 3 arc, setting the stage for Season 4’s climactic showdown with Karel. The defining addition is Onslaught Mode — a wave-based challenge mode that completed its April 2026 beta and launched fully on May 21, with significant improvements based on player feedback.
The new Ultimate Descendant Esiemo (the Black Detonator) expands on the base Esiemo kit with an enhanced Arche-transition explosion suit. Two new Ultimate Weapons arrive alongside a complete Farming Loop overhaul targeting the core progression loop. Valby received substantial kit balance changes and new seasonal cosmetics.
Season 4, Episode 1: The Great Clash launches August 20, 2026, featuring Karel’s final battle inside a Mega Dungeon, the new Descendant Raven (rapid repositioning + shotgun kit + summonable Raven Form), and the introduction of Transcendent Weapons — an 11-weapon system with interchangeable effects for build customization.
Onslaught Mode — The New Endgame Activity
Onslaught Mode ran in beta throughout April 2026 before its full launch in Episode 4. The mode is a wave-based survival challenge where Descendants fight escalating waves of enemies, with premium loot drops tied to wave count and performance. Nexon redesigned mechanics between beta and release based on community feedback, particularly around group scaling and reward frequency.
The First Descendant Battle Pass — Cost and Rewards
Each episode of The First Descendant includes a Premium Season Pass costing 500 Caliber — the minimum real-money purchase to obtain 500 Caliber is the 520 Caliber bundle at $9.99 USD (which includes 20 bonus Caliber). An upgraded Premium Pass with 25 Season Level boosts costs 1,500 Caliber (~$25 USD).
The Season Pass unlocks a tiered reward track including Legendary Descendant skins, weapon blueprints, cosmetics, and up to 300 Caliber refunded upon completion. A free track is also available without purchase.
All Battle Pass rewards expire when Episode 4 ends — unclaimed tiers are permanently lost. Completing your Season Pass before Season 4 launches is essential to avoid losing premium rewards.
Is The First Descendant Free to Play?
Yes. The First Descendant is free to play on PC (Steam + Nexon Launcher), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. PS4 and Xbox One support ended June 19, 2025. The base game and all story content are free — the Season Pass and cosmetic store are optional.
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When does The First Descendant Season 3 Episode 4 end?
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Season 3 Episode 4: Dimensional Clash ends on August 20, 2026, when Season 4, Episode 1: The Great Clash launches. Nexon confirmed the August 20 launch during Descendant Fest 2026 on July 3, 2026.
When did The First Descendant Season 3 Episode 3 end?
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The First Descendant Season 3, Episode 3: Unveiled Truth ended on May 21, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, after a 106-day run, the moment Episode 4: Dimensional Clash went live. The Episode 3 battle pass closed at that timestamp.
What time did The First Descendant Episode 3 end?
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Episode 3 ended at 15:00 UTC on May 21, 2026 — 11:00 AM ET, 8:00 AM PT, 5:00 PM CEST, after Nexon's regular maintenance window. Episode rollovers land at that hour, which is why Episode 4 ends at 15:00 UTC on August 20, 2026.
What season is The First Descendant on right now?
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The First Descendant is currently in Season 3, Episode 4: Dimensional Clash, which launched May 21, 2026. It introduced the full Onslaught Mode, Ultimate Descendant Esiemo, two new Ultimate Weapons, and a Farming Loop overhaul.
When does The First Descendant Season 4 start?
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Season 4, Episode 1: The Great Clash launches on August 20, 2026 — confirmed by Nexon at Descendant Fest 2026 (July 3). Season 4 delivers the final confrontation with Karel inside a brand-new Mega Dungeon, introduces the new Descendant Raven (rapid repositioning + shotgun kit + summonable Raven Form), and adds Transcendent Weapons — an 11-weapon long-term progression system with interchangeable effects.
How much is The First Descendant battle pass?
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The First Descendant Premium Season Pass costs 500 Caliber. The smallest real-money bundle is 520 Caliber for $9.99 USD (includes 20 bonus Caliber). A Premium Upgrade with 25 Season Level boosts costs 1,500 Caliber (~$25 USD). Completing the pass refunds up to 300 Caliber.
What are all The First Descendant season dates?
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Season 1: Invasion (Aug 29 – Dec 5, 2024, 98 days). Season 2: Void Chaser (Dec 5, 2024 – Aug 7, 2025, 245 days). Season 3 Ep1: Breakthrough (Aug 7 – Nov 6, 2025, 91 days). Season 3 Ep2: Assemble (Nov 6, 2025 – Feb 5, 2026, 91 days). Season 3 Ep3: Unveiled Truth (Feb 5 – May 21, 2026, 106 days). Season 3 Ep4: Dimensional Clash (May 21 – Aug 20, 2026, 91 days). Season 4 Ep1: The Great Clash launches Aug 20, 2026.
Is The First Descendant coming to mobile?
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No. The First Descendant is available on PC (Steam and Nexon Launcher), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. PS4 and Xbox One support ended June 19, 2025. There is no announced mobile version as of June 2026.
What time does The First Descendant Season 3, Episode 4: Dimensional Clash end in my time zone?
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The First Descendant Season 3, Episode 4: Dimensional Clash ends at August 20, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. In local time that is 11:00 EDT on Aug 20 in New York, 08:00 PDT on Aug 20 in Los Angeles, 16:00 BST on Aug 20 in London, 17:00 CEST on Aug 20 in Berlin, 00:00 GMT+9 on Aug 21 in Tokyo. Every conversion is derived from the official UTC timestamp, so cities east of UTC can already be on the following calendar day when the season closes.