Nexon vows to change First Descendant icons after plagiarism uproar

The First Descendant, a free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon, is currently facing criticism for using icons that closely resemble those from Bungie's Destiny 2. Accusations suggest that the icons were "barely changed," with speculation pointing towards an icon database named Iconduck that offers a set of Destiny Icons under a Creative Commons license. Nexon has acknowledged Destiny 2 as an inspiration but has promised to make adjustments to ensure the game's unique identity. Despite receiving a significant update, the game has struggled with negative feedback, receiving a 5/10 review for monotonous quests and a problematic free-to-play model.

Nexon admitted that Destiny 2 served as an inspiration during development but did not directly confirm using Destiny 2 icons. However, they acknowledged concerns and promised to make changes to the imagery.

The First Descendant, developed by Nexon, is a free-to-play looter shooter combining elements from various games within the genre, including Destiny 2 and Warframe. Its design and mechanics are influenced heavily by these games, but it has faced criticism for its monotonous gameplay and poor implementation of the free-to-play model. Despite this, the game remains popular on platforms like Steam, and Nexon continues to update and improve it based on community feedback.