Developer RageSquid and publisher No More Robots have unexpectedly launched their extreme sports title, Descenders Next, today, July 21st. The game is immediately available as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass. Its debut was originally slated for April but was quietly postponed at the last minute.
For players who prefer to own the game outright, Descenders Next is also purchasable for $30 USD on Steam and Xbox. Details regarding potential releases on PlayStation or Nintendo Switch platforms have not yet been disclosed.
Upon its release, Descenders Next features snowboarding and mountainboarding, with plans to introduce additional sports in subsequent updates. No More Robots states their ambition for the game: to become the ultimate extreme sports experience, progressively expanding its roster of adrenaline-fueled activities over time.
Building upon the significant success of the original Descenders, which attracted 35 million players, Descenders Next expands the franchise`s scope beyond its initial focus on downhill biking to encompass a broader range of extreme sports.
Descenders Next includes robust online multiplayer capabilities, expansive biomes for players to explore, and a system of unlockable content tied to progression. The game`s parks are highlighted as key areas, offering both fresh challenges and playful environments. Gameplay scenarios can vary from competitive races down mountains with friends to focusing on perfecting tricks and landings. Additionally, scavenger hunts are incorporated, encouraging thorough exploration of the mountain environments to discover special rewards for those who venture deepest.
The musical score for Descenders Next was crafted by Monstercat, known for their dynamic electronic music.