The original Descenders released in 2019 to great reception, and now developer RageSquid is expanding their horizons to snowboarding and mountainboarding in Descenders Next. Catch some air and pull off crazy tricks on the snow or gravel dirt courses. Tons of courses to unlock and race down, all set to a soundtrack by Monstercat. The first Descenders game currently has an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ user ranking on Steam. Fans of the SSX series should be paying attention to this one.

Descenders Next releases for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC on April 9, 2025 with PlayStation versions to be announced later. Check out the gameplay and overview trailers below:

It’s time to conquer the world of extreme sports. This is Descenders Next. Grab your snowboard and tackle the steep, snowy slopes, or tear up the harsh, lush terrain with your mountainboard! Feel like taking on the challenge with a squad? Match up with your friends and Descenders players all around the world, and take on the tracks together! The mountain is calling – will you master it?

A re-imagining of extreme sports, Descenders style

  • Ride your way, every way: Find your own path and attack the mountain in style
  • Ride solo or multiplayer: Be a lone wolf, or join players all around the world in grinding for those points
  • Freestyle board controls: Control every subtle movement of your rider, with in-depth physics and trick systems to learn and master
  • Showcase your skills: Keep and show off your incredible plays – you’ve got all the tools you need to make the best edits
  • Build your reputation: A fully-featured character customizer and rep system so you can unlock new threads, gear and boards
  • Ride to banger after banger: Descend in style to the perfect soundtrack from Monstercat
  • Become the next Descender: Complete all the challenges the world has to offer, and reach the ranks of the legendary Descenders!

Choose your choice of Biome:

  • Unlock new nodes, each one offering unique terrain & playstyles
  • Easily change Biomes if you feel like switching up the sport
  • Explore new areas of the map as you complete nodes
  • Experience new & fast paced tracks every time

Get your hands dirty with brand new parks:

  • Descenders Next brings a set of all new, high octane parks
  • Each park brings unique gameplay, catering to your playstyle
  • Experience new environments, while enjoying the familiar Descenders thrill
  • There’s a park for everyone – find your favourites and jump in with your friends

We’re making customisation even better in Descenders Next:

  • More customisation than ever before – make your rider your own
  • A whole new library of unique gear sets, from common to rare
  • Spend your hard earned DesCents on gear in shops throughout the world
  • Collect new types of gear, including gear from very real brands

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