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June Known Issues

[p](#7) PDT 2025.06.26(Thu) 00:00 – Known Issues have been updated, and some issues have been resolved through Hotfix 1.2.21[/p][p](#6) PDT 2025.06.22(Sun) 21:25 – Known Issues have been updated[/p][p](#5) PDT 2025.06.19(Thu) 23:30 – Known Issues have been updated, and some issues have been resolved through Maintenance-free patch [/p][p](#4) PDT 2025.06.19(Thu) 04:40 – Known Issues have been updated[/p][p](#3) PDT 2025.06.19(Thu) 04:00 – Known Issues have been updated[/p][p](#2) PDT 2025.06.19(Thu) 02:30 – Known Issues have been updated, and some issues have been resolved through 1.2.20 Update[/p][p](#1) PDT 2025.06.09(Mon) 19:05 – Known Issues have been updated, and some issues have been resolved through Hotfix 1.2.19c[/p][p][/p][p]Greetings, Descendants.[/p][p][/p][p]Here are the major issues that were found for The First Descendant in June.[/p][p] [/p][p]We will continually update this notice with any additional issues and bugs that are found, as well as any impactful issues identified before June. Please keep track of the updates during your gameplay.[/p][p][/p][p]\[June 22nd][/p][p]■ (#6) An issue where progress may intermittently not be tracked correctly when participating in the ‘Burning Summer Training I’ event
- The issue occurs where event participation may not properly update the progress count in some cases.[/p][p][/p][p]\[June 19th][/p][p]■ (#7) (Resolved) Issue where enhancement of External Component Core would cause the "Complete Weapon Core Utilization Training" quest to be completed[/p][p]- This issue will be resolved in the upcoming 1.2.21 hotfix patch.[/p][p]■ (#7) (Resolved) An issue where the game may intermittently stutter when both left and right mouse buttons are pressed simultaneously while adjusting stickers in Photo Mode.[/p][p]■ (#5) (Resolved) An issue where the attendance count continues to increase even after reaching the maximum of 28 days in the ‘Albion Special Dispatch’ event.[/p][p]- ‘The issue occurs when a Descendant who has already reached the 28-day attendance limit logs in, causing the attendance count to continue increasing, while no rewards are displayed on the reward page.[/p][p]■ (#5) (Resolved) An issue where the order of preset names reverts to its previous state upon reconnecting, even after being rearranged.[/p][p][/p][p]\[June 8th][/p][p]■ (#1) (Resolved) Intermittent Issue Where the "Albion Special Dispatch" Event Popup Cannot Be Closed Upon Receiving Rewards[/p][p]- We have identified an intermittent issue where the "Albion Special Dispatch" event popup cannot be closed upon receiving rewards.[/p][p]- If this issue occurs, please note that restarting the game will allow you to play normally.[/p][p][/p][p]\[Previous Known Issues][/p][p]■ (#2) (Resolved) Issue where the screen displays abnormally when selecting an item under “View Related Products” in the shop[/p][p]- We have been identified where the screen displays incorrectly when following the steps: Shop > Select Item > View Related Products > Details.[/p][p]- This issue will be resolved in the upcoming 1.2.19 hotfix patch.[/p][p][/p][p]■ Issue where part of the Descendant skin disappears during the “Misty Escape” spawn animation with some skins equipped[/p][p][/p][p]■ Freyna’s Exclusive Quest Icon Appearing for Other Descendants[/p][p]- Freyna’s exclusive quest cannot be played with other Descendants and can only be progressed with Freyna or Ultimate Freyna.[/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]

Director's Comments│ Season 3 "Breakthrough" Schedule Announcement for August 7t

Greetings, Descendants. This is the Director of The First Descendant, Minseok Joo.

Today at Summer Game Fest 2025, we unveiled the teaser trailer for Season 3: Breakthrough—and officially announced that the new season will launch on Thursday, August 7.

We know many Descendants were hoping to experience Season 3 earlier, and we apologize that we couldn't meet those expectations.
Season 3 is a major update that includes large-scale new content and structural expansion of the game.
The Dev Team focuses primarily on quality and determines that we need more time to prepare. We ask for your understanding.

To help us deliver the best possible experience, we’ll be conducting a Focus Group Test (FGT) in early July for players in Korea and North America.
Your feedback will be critical in shaping the final version of Season 3, and we’re committed to making sure your voices are heard.

In the meantime, we’re also preparing several exciting events to keep you engaged. Here’s a quick preview of what’s coming:

■ Season 3 Demo Open
Starting Thursday, July 24th, we will open a Demo that allows all Descendants to briefly experience some of the Season 3 content.
In this Demo, you can preview the new Field "Axion," the Legion of Breach and Mutants, new Missions, Wall Crasher Battle preview, the Hover Bike, and Season 3 cutscenes.
We hope this Demo will provide an opportunity for you to experience the new content and atmosphere in advance.

■ 1st Anniversary Showcase DESCENDANT FEST 2025
On July 2 (Wed), we’re hosting a special showcase to celebrate the first anniversary of The First Descendant (date may vary by region).
We will introduce more information and content about Season 3, as well as a roadmap for the future, so please don't forget to tune in.

■ 1st Anniversary Events
A wide variety of events celebrating the 1st Anniversary will be held both in-game and on the official website.
You can obtain different items in-game using the 1st Anniversary Tokens and there will be opportunities to win TFD merchandise through drawings on the website.
We look forward to your participation in the events we have prepared as a token of our gratitude for the journey we've shared over the past year.

■ Season 3 Pre-registration Event
You can participate in the Season 3 Pre-registration Event right now.
All Pre-registration participants will immediately receive a "Normal Descendant Selection Box," and additional rewards will be distributed as the Pre-registration numbers reach their target milestones.
Of special note, if we reach our final goal of 1 million Pre-registrations, we plan to distribute an "Ultimate Descendant Selection Box" at the start of Season 3, so don't forget to Pre-register.

Additionally, a Dev Livestream is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th, so we will be back soon with more information. The broadcast will cover new updates about Season 3 and our plans for June and July.

We would like to thank all our Descendants for your continued patience and support for The First Descendant.
We will do our utmost to meet your expectations.

Thank you.

(Updated) Pre-registration Event Info



#. PDT 2025.06.09(Mon) 19:40 – Bonus Crystallization Catalyst distribution revised, and incorrect exclusion of "Hailey" from Normal Descendant Box corrected

Greetings, Descendants!



A Pre-registration event will be held so you can receive the latest Season 3 "Breakthrough" news and updates quickly.


Along with rewards for reaching Pre-registration goals, Descendants who complete Pre-registration will receive even more generous rewards,
so be sure to participate in the event!

■ Pre-registration Event [Go to Event]
- Event Period: 6.6.2025 (Fri) - 8.7.2025 (Thu) 00:00 PDT


Event 1. Reach the 1 Million Pre-registrations Goal and Receive an Ultimate Descendant.

Category

Details

Reward Distribution Details

•  Season 3 Pre-registered Descendants

Reward Distribution Requirements

•  Rewards will be distributed upon reaching 1 million Pre-registrations

Reward Distribution Method

• Coupon codes will be sent to Pre-registered email addresses after maintenance on Thursday, August 7, 2025

Reward Items

• Ultimate Descendant Exchange Ticket
[Choose 1: Ultimate Viessa/Ultimate Lepic/Ultimate Ajax/Photon Imprinter]

(Added) Crystallization Catalyst
※ One Crystallization Catalyst will be granted at each pre-registration milestone, with a total of 5 available upon reaching 1 million.

Precautions

• Coupon Validity Period: After 8.7.2025 (Thu) - 8.20.2025 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
• If you withdraw your consent to receive advertisements before receiving the "Pre-registration Event 1" rewards after Pre-registration, the coupon code will not be sent.
• The Ultimate Descendant Exchange Ticket can be redeemed through "Descendant Menu > Select Descendant to Exchange"
or "Shop > Purchase Descendant in Ultimate Descendant tab."


Event 2. Reach Pre-registration Goals and Receive Tiered Rewards. 1) Pre-registration "Start" Rewards

Category

Details

Reward Distribution Details

• Season 3 Pre-registered Descendants

Reward Distribution Method

• Coupon codes will be sent immediately to the Pre-registration email upon Season 3 Pre-registration

Reward Items

• Normal Descendant Exchange Ticket
[Excludes Hailey, Keelan, Ines, and Serena]

• Pre-registration Exclusive Title
[Prefix: Breakthrough-Making / Suffix: Pioneer]

Precautions

• Coupon Validity Period: 6.6.2025 (Fri) - 8.20.2025 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
• The Normal Descendant Exchange Ticket can be redeemed though "Descendant Menu > Select Descendant to Exchange"
or "Shop > Purchase Descendant in Normal Descendant tab."


2) Pre-registration Goal Achievement Rewards

Category

Details

Reward Distribution Details

• Descendants who log into the game during the reward period

Reward Distribution Method

• Rewards will be sent to your in-game Mailbox upon reaching the goal

Reward Items

Achievement Goals

Reward Items

50,000

2 30% Gold Boost (3-Day), 2 30% Kuiper Shard Boost (3-Day), 2 30% Descendant EXP Boost (3-Day), and 2 30% Weapon Proficiency Boost (3-Day)

200,000

5,000,000 Gold and 500,000 Kuiper Shards

400,000

Transcendent Module Selection Box

Select 1: [Regenerative Braking, Matrix Recomputation, Cold-Bloodedness, Turret Engineering, Battlesuit Melting Rounds, Massive Sanguification, Truly Deadly Cuisine, Supply Moisture, Superconductive Bombing, Creative Explosion, Supply Firearm Enhancer, Duty and Sacrifice, or Nimble Footsteps]

700,000

Ultimate Weapon Selection Box

[Excludes the Ultimate Weapons, Peace Maker, Frost Watcher, Hammer and Anvil, and Weapons obtainable from the Battle Pass]

1,000,000

Customization Gift Box

[Makeup: Bunny (Berry), Freyna (Gold Glitter), Viessa (Charm Efflux), Blair (Sky), and Lepic (Ferocity)],

[Paint: 2 Real Matte Black, 2 Clear White, 2 Shiny Metal Silver, 2 Shiny Light Blue, and 2 Shiny Light Pink],

and [Hair Dye: Basic Black, Basic White, Natural Red Orange, Albion Ocean Blue, and Void Ash]


Precautions

• Reward Collection Period: Until 8.20.2025 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
• Pre-registration goal progress is updated every Tuesday at 11:00 AM, and rewards will be sent to your in-game Mailbox when goals are achieved by the time of update.
• Please make sure to collect your rewards before the mail expires.



Coupon Precautions

※ Pre-registration reward coupon codes cannot be used after their expiration date.

[How to Use Coupon]
- (In-Game) Game Menu > Options > Account > Input Coupon Code
- (Website) Access [Coupon Entry Page] > Input Coupon Code and Member Code
You can find your Member Code in The First Descendant game (Game Menu > Options > Account > Member Code)

Event Precautions

※ Please check the participation period for each event and the period for receiving and using rewards.
※ Please note that if server maintenance is scheduled on the event end date, the event will end when maintenance begins.
※ Rewards sent via mail will arrive in your Mailbox within 10 minutes of being claimed.
※ For rewards that require selection, cancellation or exchange is not possible once claimed, so please choose carefully.

Thank you.

Breakthrough | Release Date Announcement Trailer

The First Descendent mega update "Breakthrough" launch date is finally revealed!
Hoverbikes, 8-player Colossus Raids, and a brand-new Descendant ‘Nell’ — experience the content you’ve only dreamed of!
Pre-register now and claim epic in-game rewards!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb3tvldIsOA

June 5 (Thu) Shop Update Notice

Greetings, Descendants!

Here are the details on the June 5 shop update.

■ Date
- PDT 2025.06.05(Thu) 00:00

■ Platforms
- Steam, Xbox Series X│S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5

■ Update Details
- Added new products.


Thank you.