The First Descendant News

[p](#12) PST 2025.11.27(Thu) 01:00 – Known Issues have been updated.[/p][p](#11) PST 2025.11.21(Fri) 00:50 – Some Issues have been resolved through hotfix 1.3.11c.[/p][p](#10) PST 2025.11.20(Thu) 05:00 – Known Issues have been updated, and some issues have been resolved through Patch 1.3.11.[/p][p](#9) PST 2025.11.12(Wed) 23:30 – Known Issues have been updated, and some issues have been resolved through Patch 1.3.10.[/p][p](#8) PST 2025.11.09 (Sun) 22:00 – Some Issues have been resolved through hotfix 1.3.9b.[/p][p](#7) PST 2025.11.07 (Fri) 03:30 – Known Issues have been updated.[/p][p](#6) PST 2025.11.6(Thu) 22:10 – Known Issues have been updated.[/p][p](#5) PST 2025.11.6(Thu) 18:00 – Known Issues have been updated.[/p][p](#4) PST 2025.11.6(Thu) 06:00 – Known Issues have been updated.[/p][p](#3) PST 2025.11.6(Thu) 04:30 – Known Issues have been updated.[/p][p](#2) PST 2025.11.6(Thu) 03:00 – Known Issues have been updated.[/p][p](#1) PST 2025.11.5(Wed) 00:50 – Some issues have been resolved through hotfix 1.3.8c.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Greetings, Descendants.[/h3][p] [/p][p]Here are the major issues that were found for The First Descendant in November.[/p][p] [/p][p]We will continue to update this notice with any newly identified issues and bugs, as well as previously reported major issues. Please keep track of the updates during your gameplay.[/p][p][/p][h3]\[November 27th][/h3][p]■ (#12) (Resolved) An issue where the Weekly Reward count for the Supermassive Receptor would occasionally fail to reset.[/p][p]- We have identified an issue where the fix applied in the Nov 19 (Thu) Patch 1.3.11 did not fully take effect until after 16:00, causing the issue to reoccur for some Descendants.[/p][p]- For Descendants affected by the issue, we will distribute 10 Weekly Bonuses as compensation via in-game Mail, starting from 01:00 PST on November 27, 2025.[/p][p] [/p][h3]\[November 20th][/h3][p]■ (#11) (Resolved) Game closing when using the filter during trading[/p][p]- We have identified an issue where the game may close when selecting Filter in the Select Item UI during trading.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#10) Price Discrepancy for opposite-gender “Night Rider Bundle” and “Night Rider Total Bundle” After Purchasing the “Night Rider Total Bundle”[/p][p]- We have identified an issue where, due to the difference in discount rates between the “Night Rider Total Bundle” and the “Night Rider Bundle,” the discounted prices for the opposite-gender “Night Rider Bundle” and “Night Rider Total Bundle” are displayed differently after purchasing the “Night Rider Total Bundle.”[/p][p]- As a result, the opposite-gender “Night Rider Bundle” and “Night Rider Total Bundle” appear with different discounted prices: 520 Caliber and 600 Caliber, respectively.[/p][p]- If you purchased the opposite-gender “Night Rider Bundle” priced at 600 Caliber after purchasing the “Night Rider Total Bundle,” we will refund the 80 Caliber price difference.
ㄴ Caliber refunds will be processed sequentially after the bundle sales period ends[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#11) (Resolved) \[PS] Unable to complete Two-Factor Authentication for trading when system language is set to Simplified/Traditional Chinese.[/p][p][/p][h3]\[November 12th][/h3][p]■ (#10) (Resolved) An issue where Lounge Collectibles’ quantity would display an incorrect quantity[/p][p]- We identified an issue where the Place Collectibles and Dismantle Collectible UIs displayed incorrect owned quantities by counting Collectibles already placed in the Lounge.[/p][p] [/p][h3]\[November 7th][/h3][p]■ (#9) (Resolved) An issue where “Void Axium” does not appear in the Axion Plains[/p][p]- This issue will be fixed with the Patch 1.3.10.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#9) (Resolved) An issue where Descendant and weapon EXP are not gained when defeating monsters in the “Supermassive Receptor” dungeon[/p][p]- This issue will be fixed with the Patch 1.3.10.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#9) (Resolved) An issue where Ines’s Dark Current skill deals abnormal maximum damage[/p][p]- This issue will be fixed with the Patch 1.3.10.[/p][p] [/p][h3]\[November 6th][/h3][p]■ (#9) (Resolved) An issue where the quest “Colossus Guided Capture Facility Investigation” cannot be completed[/p][p]- We have identified that while the quest can be started and progressed, it does not register completion conditions properly.[/p][p]- This issue will be fixed with the Patch 1.3.10, and if the completion conditions have already been met, the quest will be marked as completed upon logging in after the patch.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#6) (Resolved) An issue where controller sensitivity resets to 0 when moving between areas on PS and Xbox[/p][p]- We are currently investigating this issue and will fix it as soon as the cause is identified.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#6) (Resolved) An issue where all “Hypernova” items in the Battle Pass rewards are set as paid rewards[/p][p]- We have identified that all “Hypernova” items in the Battle Pass rewards are set as paid rewards.[/p][p]- This issue will be fixed with the next patch, and it will be adjusted so that a total of three “Hypernova” items can be obtained for free.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#6) (Resolved) Intermittent Crashes During Cutscene Playback[/p][p]- The cutscene can be rewatched in Supermassive Receptor> Arche Trace.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#2) An issue where the firearm module effect remains active after weapon switching[/p][p]- We have identified that when a firearm module effect is active, switching weapons does not remove the module effect.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#2) An issue where the firearm module cooldown is applied separately by enhancement level[/p][p]- We have identified that the cooldown of firearm modules is applied individually based on their enhancement level, allowing repeated use by switching weapons.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#10) (Resolved) An issue where Harris’s dialogue does not appear when placed in the Lounge[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#8)(Resolved) An issue where the “Lightbringer Transcendent Bundle” does not display the quantity of included items[/p][p]- We have identified that the item quantity for “Fine Adjustment Control Axis” is not displayed in the product details of the “Lightbringer Transcendent Bundle.”[/p][p]- Please note that when purchasing the product, 625 “Fine Adjustment Control Axis” items are correctly delivered.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#6) (Resolved) An issue where party members’ current shield and HP values are not displayed in the HUD[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#6) (Resolved) An issue where certain PS and Xbox membership exclusive skins cannot be equipped[/p][p]- We have identified that the following PS and Xbox membership exclusive items cannot be equipped: the weapon skins “The Sixth Nightmare” and “Sandstorm,” and the makeup “Defined” and “Man in Love.”[/p][p] [/p][p]■ (#8)(Resolved) An issue where some items are intermittently not delivered to the inventory when clicking the “Acquire All Attached Items” button in the Mailbox[/p][p]- We are currently investigating this issue and will resolve it as soon as the cause is identified.[/p][p]- Until the issue is fixed, please claim the attached items from each mail individually.[/p][p] [/p][h3]\[November 5th][/h3][p]■ (#1) (Resolved) An issue where the Battle Pass Shop is currently inaccessible[/p][p]- We have identified an issue where the Battle Pass Shop is currently inaccessible.[/p][p]- This issue will be promptly resolved through an upcoming hotfix.[/p][p] [/p][h3]\[Previous Known Issues][/h3][p]■ An issue where the ‘Special Attack’ charge timing of the Ultimate Weapon “Shadow” is incorrectly applied[/p][p]- We have identified an issue where the ‘Special Attack’ energy gauge begins to charge immediately upon pressing the Special Attack button, instead of starting after the charge recovery motion as intended.[/p][p]- When the attack speed is increased, the charge motion may finish before the ‘Special Attack’ is fully charged.[/p][p]- Regardless of the charge motion speed, if the charge state is maintained for the maximum required charge time, the ‘Special Attack’ will deal its full damage.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ An issue where Sharen's 'Rabbit Game' body skin dye is not applied to certain parts[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Intel CPU Issue[/p][p]- Crashes have been reported on some Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs.[/p][p]- On PCs using these CPUs, the game may forcefully shut down with an error message stating 'Out of video memory' when launched.[/p][p]This issue can be partially resolved by adjusting power limits in the BIOS.[/p][p]- We are awaiting a response from Intel regarding this issue, and we are sharing Intel's official response for your reference.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Temporary solutions for client termination issues with certain antivirus Programs[/p][p]- We have requested for exceptions for The First Descendant to antivirus programs, but some have not been implemented. Below are temporary solutions for this problem.[/p][p](1) ‘Bitdefender’ Temporary Solution \[FAQ][/p][p]- Go to System Protection > Advanced Threat Detection (ATD) > Manage Exclusions menu, select the file or folder for The First Descendant, and save.[/p][p](2) ‘McAfee Agent’ Temporary Solution \[FAQ][/p][p]- Go to McAfee Security > Navigation > Quarantined and Trusted Items, select TheFirstDescendant.exe from the quarantined programs list, and restore it.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Solutions for ‘Easy Anti-Cheat’ not functioning correctly[/p][p]- If Easy Anti-Cheat malfunctions, refer to the FAQ for solutions. If the issue persists, please contact customer support with relevant screenshots.[/p][p]- Customer Support Access: Official Website > Customer Support > FAQ > Contact Us[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p] [/p]

[h3]Greetings, Descendants.[/h3][p] [/p][p]Thank you for all the interest and feedback you’ve shared regarding the trading system introduced during the recent Dev Livestream.[/p][p] [/p][p]Based on your valuable feedback, we’ve decided to change the trade fee from Caliber to Gold.[/p][p]To accommodate this adjustment, the trading system will now be released with the November 20 update.[/p][p] [/p][p]Please check out the video below for more details.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] [/p][p]All other updates will proceed as planned on November 6.[/p][p]We’ll continue to do our best to provide a stable and enjoyable service.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[p]Greetings, Descendants.[/p][p] [/p][p]We'll be having server maintenance.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Maintenance schedule[/p][p]※ The game will be unavailable during maintenance.[/p][p]※ The maintenance details and time are subject to change.[/p][p]※ During the maintenance period, the attendance check feature in The First Descendant Companion App will be unavailable.
※ During the maintenance period, the View My Game Info and search features in The First Descendant Companion App will also be unavailable.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Maintenance details[/p][p]- New Descendant: Harris[/p][p]- New Infiltration Operation: Supermassive Receptor[/p][p]- Ancestor Module Update[/p][p]- Descendant Rebalance[/p][p]- Update 1.3.9[/p][p]- Content Improvements[/p][p]- Bug Fixes[/p][p] [/p][p]※ We will update you with further details on Update 1.3.9 announcement.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[h3]Greetings, Descendants.[/h3][p][/p][p]Here are the results of the crackdown on abusive users carried out between 24/10 (Fri) – 30/10 (Thu).[/p][p][/p][p]We're inspecting abusive gaming behavior to ensure that all Descendants can enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.[/p][p]If you notice any abnormal or abusive behavior while playing, please report it through the in-game report feature.
[/p][p]Please see below for the detailed outcome of the crackdown.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Crackdown status[/p][p]- Crackdown period: 2025.10.24(Fri) – 2025.10.30(Thu) PDT[/p][p][/p][p]■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (13 users)[/p][p]- Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (17 users)[/p][p]- Actions were taken because of unfair gains by exploitation on store payment process.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Detection of Unusual Gameplay Activity[/p][p]- Unusual gameplay activity was detected, and actions have been taken in accordance with our operational policy.[/p][p]**3-day separate matchmaking penalty (449 users)[/p][p][/p][p]■ Notes[/p][p]- The outcome of the crackdown on abusive users includes enforcement actions taken based on Descendant’s reports and monitoring.[/p][p]- If you would like to vindicate yourself in relation to a claim on the exploitation of the Open Store's payment process, please visit our official website > Customer Service > 1:1 Support and make your inquiry.[/p][p]- If you would like to vindicate yourself in relation to a claim on the exploitation of the payment process through chargebacks, please contact the platform store where you made the payment.[/p][p][/p][p]We will continue to strive to ensure that all Descendants can enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[h3]Greetings, Descendants![/h3][p]
In this developer live stream, we introduced Season 3 Episode 2 "Assemble," scheduled for release on November 6 (Thu), along with[/p][p]our new Descendant "Harris," the new dungeon "Supermassive Receptor," new systems "Ancestors Module" and "One-on-One Trading," as well as event and skin update news.[/p][p] [/p][p]For more details, please check our YouTube channel. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] [/p][p]※ Some update content revealed during the broadcast may be subject to change in the actual update.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Major Live Issues (October)[/p][p]- Sword (Melee Weapon) Performance: We acknowledge that the sword's current performance does not meet expectations, and we'll keep an eye on it after the first improvements on 10/23 (Thu). We are preparing to add Ultimate Modules for Swords in November and beyond, and will continue to pursue performance and convenience improvements.[/p][p]- Sword Farming Fatigue: We have improved the spawn cycle of valid Vaults and material farming probability, but we will further supplement any shortcomings. In November, we plan to include Decryption Keys as event rewards to help ease the farming grind.[/p][p]- Sword Pass: First, we apologize for the disappointment. We have decided not to implement Event Passes on a regular basis. Taking your feedback into account, we will be overhauling our pricing, rewards, and free content offerings.[/p][p]- Halloween Skins: We acknowledge the need for more uniqueness and value in each Descendant design and will ensure that future skins better express each Descendant's individuality.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Season 3 Episode 2 Main Trailer[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] [/p][p]■ Episode: Assemble[/p][p][/p][p]- This episode tells the story of the scattered Descendants from Season 3 Episode 1 coming together again.[/p][p]- It will be a major story turning point on the path to the final battle with Karel and the stories that unfolded in Axion as they reach their conclusion.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ New Dungeon: Supermassive Receptor[/p][p][/p][p]- You can enter through the Infiltration Operations Terminals in Axion and Albion and Vehicles can be used.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ New Descendant: Harris[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]- Harris is a Toxic, Tech and Fusion type skill DPS Descendant who does not use MP. You can farm Blueprints and Rare Basic Materials in the new dungeon Supermassive Receptor.[/p][p]- Skills[/p][p]- 2 Transcendent Modules[/p][p]- New Skins: Premium skin "Offshore Work Suit" and "Multi-Purpose Overalls" available at the Battle Supply Shop will be added.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Ancestors Modules[/p][p][/p][p]- A new type of Descendant-exclusive Module that can be installed in any of the 10 Module slots, following the same capacity and socket type rules as existing Modules.[/p][p]- Up to 4 Options are randomly generated. When there are 2 Options, they can roll with higher values, and when 1 negative Option is generated, the maximum value of positive Options increases. Additionally, Transcendent-tier Options may also appear.[/p][p]- Daily acquisition is limited and can be obtained through Operational Area world quest completion/Wall Crasher elimination/Sigma Sector completion/ETA-0 Shop. Readjustment requires Kuiper Shards and materials.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Trading System[/p][p][/p][p]- A one-on-one trading system where you can form a party with your trading partner and initiate trades through Albion's Trading Terminal.[/p][p]- The trading system can only be used after completing trade-related quests and meeting the required Mastery Rank conditions.[/p][p]- In November, only the existing Trigger Modules (excluding the three new ones) can be traded. The three new Trigger Modules released in November and the Ancestor Modules will become tradeable in a future update.[/p][p]- Trading is only possible with Caliber and a 10% transaction fee will be deducted.[/p][p]- Web Marketplace: Listing and search functions are supported on the official website and companion app.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Battle Pass[/p][p][/p][p]- Main rewards are the new sword "Hypernova" and the universal skin "Exonite".[/p][p]- "Hypernova" is a beam-saber type Sword with a Normal Attack that delivers rapid consecutive strikes after a 7-hit combo and a Special Attack that deals damage by throwing the weapon.[/p][p]- Additionally, we have prepared a variety of rewards, including the Deus Ex Manus Transcendent skin "Demonbane," the Hypernova skin "Safety Baton," and the female/male Descendant shared skin "Exonite".[/p][p] [/p][p]■ New Ultimate Weapon: Hive Master[/p][p]- A new Ultimate Weapon obtainable from the Supermassive Receptor dungeon that shoots bugs that attach to enemies, causing the affected enemies to deal damage to nearby targets.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ New Ultimate Modules[/p][p]- Sword Exclusive Modules: A variety of Modules will be added, including the "Conductor" Module that enhances Attribute damage for both Impact Rounds and High-Power Rounds, the "Slaughterer" Module exclusive to Impact Rounds that further increases power during consecutive attacks, and the "Berserker" Module exclusive to High-Power Rounds that eliminates bullet consumption when landing a Critical Hit.[/p][p]- Descendant Ultimate Modules: A variety of Ultimate Modules that increase efficiency when used with Trigger Modules will be released.[/p][p]- New External Components: The "Hazmat Disposal Team" set that increases Toxic Skill Power and the "Pulsating Power" set that increases power while maintaining emission-type Skills at the cost of increased Resource consumption will be added.[/p][p]- New Mutation Cells: Mutation Cells that utilize skill types as triggers will also be added.[/p][p]- New Trigger Modules: "Steel Vanguard" that deals continuous damage to nearby enemies when using Clash type Skills, "Relative Speed" that deals strong damage upon stacking hits with Slow type skills, and "Domino Drive" that increases Fire Skill Power and range will be added.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Monthly Balance Improvements[/p][p]- Hailey: We've improved Hailey's build options by enhancing the effectiveness of existing skills and adding two Transcendent Modules. "Camouflaged Sniping" strengthens Hailey's existing mechanics, while "Cold Heart" compensates for her lacking Hunt capabilities.[/p][p]- Gley: Improvements will be made so that Fire Rate, Sprint Speed, Firearm Critical Hit Damage, and Skill Power increase based on the number of Augmentation Cores.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Additional Improvements[/p][p]- Wall Crasher Rebalance: Balance adjustments will be made to reduce the gap between Serena and Skill Descendants by adding Multi-Hit Defense capabilities to the Wall Crasher and adjusting HP.[/p][p]- Void Erosion Purge: Challenge Difficulty Revamp: Consolidated to the Legion of Darkness to ease the burden of clearing stages, and improved to reduce time by decreasing the number of missions and shortening intervals.[/p][p]- Photo Mode Lighting Features Added: Added natural light timing adjustment, lighting placement, and direction/intensity/color control features.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Collaboration: Bayonetta[/p][p][/p][p]- Bayonetta Women's Skin, The Last Dagger weapon skin, Emotes, and more will be added.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Skin Updates[/p][p]- Added on 11/6 (Thu): In addition to the Bayonetta skin and Battle Pass skins, Valby's "Deep-sea Exploration Gear" and Nell's "Breach Exploration Suit" will be added.[/p][p]- Added on 11/20 (Thu): Male and female "Night Rider" universal skins will be added. Vehicle skins for Vortex ("Eclipse") and Orca ("Patrol Interceptor") will also be added, along with matching attachments.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ October Events[/p][p]- Convergence: Supermassive Receptor (11/6-12/4): Participate in the new content for Season 3 Episode 2 to obtain Ecive, Chest Attachments, Ancestors Module Readjustment Materials, and more.[/p][p]- Bayonetta Celebration Event (11/6-12/4): Complete different missions to obtain an Ultimate Lepic/Ajax/Viessa Selection Box, Bayonetta "C'mon!" Emote, and other rewards.[/p][p]- Feast of Abundance (Attendance) (11/6-12/18): Log in for a total of 28 days to obtain Serena's "Cleaning Service."[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Luna's Album[/p][p]- On 10/30 (Thu), The First Descendant: Season 3 "Breakthrough" album was released.[/p][p]- You can enjoy both the song "Crazy" and the instrumental version.[/p][p] [/p][p]Check out the new story, dungeon, Battle Pass, various skins, events and the new Descendant Harris in Season 3 Episode 2 on November 6th.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p]