Summary
Per a YouTube announcement by publisherNo More Robots,those planning on sticking with Xbox Game Pass can look forward to the Day One release ofDescenders Next, the sequel to the cult-classic downhill mountain biking game.
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What Is Descenders Next All About?
Building upon the foundation of its 2019 progenitor,Descenders Nextwill provide mountain bike fans with an opportunity to speed downhill while also catering to a variety of other sports.The game’s reveal trailer confirms that players will be able to use snowboards to navigate down snowy mountains and even shred with mountain boards, a type of offroad longboard capable of withstanding even the rockiest terrain.Descenders Nextwill also feature a variety of different biomes to ensure that races are continually surprising andfeel distinct from one another.
Much like the originalDescenders,the sequel boasts character customization but this feature has been significantly improved to provide players with more optionsthan ever before. Performing well in races and pulling off cool tricks is the key to generating points and “reputation” which can be used to earn new cosmetic items and equipment to make some of the more challenging events a little more approachable. Random unlocks are a thing of the past, a move that will likely please fans of the original game who grew tired of never finding the item they desperately wanted.
More information onDescenders Nextwill be unveiled in the coming weeks but the very fact that it will be a Day One release onXbox Game Passis exciting. Given that Microsoft hasrestricted access to Day One gamesto the higher tiers of the service, it needs to justify users spending more to play games as soon as they launch.Descenders Nextmay be an option that sways many into keeping their subscription.
