Nexon’s looter shooter appears to have taken more than a little inspiration from Destiny 2, as players highlight the striking similarities between in-game icons. The line between inspiration and plagiarism recently became a hot topic with Palworld and its Pokémon-like creature designs , and the debate has resurfaced thanks to another live service game: The First Descendant. Developed by Nexon, the free-to-play looter shooter is hoping to rival Warframe and Destiny 2 with its online co-op action.
Since it debuted last week, however, some have highlighted a number of very specific similarities to Bungie’s successful shooter. The most striking is the design of many in-game icons in the two games and, while not an exact copy, the resemblance will certainly raise a few eyebrows. As reported by Forbes , many of the icons in The First Descendant appear to emulate the same basic design of those from Destiny 2, albeit with some tweaks.
While it’s unclear if they were directly copied, the amount of similar icons certainly doesn’t feel like a coincidence. Some players have also highlighted similarities in the weapons, namely the barrel design between the Different Dream and Sleeper Simulant guns. Even the names share a connection, which may be an attempt to write it off as a homage.
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