The First Descendant - News

March Known Issues

(#8) PDT 2025.03.27(Thu) 00:00 - Some issues have been resolved through Hotfix 1.2.12 and Known Issues have been updated.
(#7) PDT 2025.03.20(Thu) 06:00 - The issue preventing progress in the Invasion Mission where Order of Truth enemies appear has been resolved. (#6) PDT 2025.03.20(Thu) 04:45 - The issue preventing progress in the Invasion Mission where Order of Truth enemies appear, which was addressed in the March 20 (Thu) patch, has continued to occur and Known Issues have been updated. (#5) PDT 2025.03.20(Thu) 04:15 – Some issues have been resolved through maintenance-free patch
(#4) PDT 2025.03.20(Thu) 02:30 - Known Issues have been updated. (#3) PDT 2025.03.20(Thu) 00:40 - Some issues have been resolved through Hotfix 1.2.11 and Known Issues have been updated. (#2) PDT 2025.03.14(Fri) 07:35 - Some issues have been resolved through Hotfix 1.2.10b (#1) PDT 2025.03.13(Thu) 08:00 - Known Issues have been updated.

Greetings, Descendants.

Here are the major issues that were found for The First Descendant in March.

We will continually update this notice with any additional issues and bugs that are found, as well as any impactful issues identified before February. Please keep track of the updates during your gameplay.

[March 27th]

■ (#8) Issue Where Wing Dye Is Not Applied to Serena’s “Albion Administrative Support” Body Skin

[March 20th]

■ (#7) (Resolved) Issue in the Invasion Mission where Order of Truth enemies appear
- We have identified an issue where all Descendants are eliminated upon interacting with drones that match the Arche Trait during the Invasion mission where Order of Truth enemies appear, making it impossible to progress.

- Once the cause is identified, we will work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

■ (#8) (Resolved) Issue with the ‘General Round: Heat Circulation' Module Being Limited to Handguns

- It has been identified that the 'General Round: Heat Circulation' module is currently set to be equipped only on handguns.

- Please note that this module will be adjusted in the upcoming Hotfix 1.2.12 patch to be usable with other general round weapons as well.

■ (#8) (Resolved) Issue with Abnormal Display When Purchasing Individual Paints via the 'View Related Products' Button in the Store

- An issue has been identified where the screen displays abnormally when purchasing individual paints after clicking the 'View Related Products' button on paint bundle components in the store.

Please note that this issue will be fixed in the upcoming Hotfix 1.2.12 patch.

[March 13th]

■ (#2) (Resolved) Issue where the UI completion indicator resets when completing the daily mission of the ‘Assist with Serena's Covert Operations’ event

- It has been confirmed that the UI completion indicator resets when moving to a different area after completing the daily mission of the ‘Assist with Serena's Covert Operations’ event.

- Please note that due to this issue, the mission completion indicator will not count further, and rewards cannot be claimed multiple times.

■ (#3) (Resolved) Issue where monsters spawn in the air intermittently
- It has been confirmed that during missions, monsters intermittently spawn in the air.

■ (#3) (Resolved) [Event] Issue with Missing Notification When Exceeding Purchase Limits in the Operation Support Shop

- An issue has been identified where no notification is displayed when attempting to purchase an item beyond its purchase limit in the Operation Support Shop.

- While the notification does not appear, please note that purchases exceeding the set limit cannot be completed.

- This issue will be fixed in Hotfix 1.2.11, ensuring the notification is displayed properly.

■ Issue Where the Descendant Disappears When Entering Photo Mode in Certain Situations

- An issue has been identified where the Descendant disappears from the screen when entering Photo Mode after positioning them against a wall and adjusting the camera so that they are no longer visible.

■ Incorrect Description of Auto Refill Rounds for Vespers Hunting Dog in Languages Other than Korean and English

- An issue has been identified where the Auto Refill Rounds effect for Vespers Hunting Dog was incorrectly described in languages other than Korean and English.

- The description mistakenly stated that the effect applies to the “equipped weapon” instead of the “currently using weapon.”

■ Issue Where Incorrect Fellow is Displayed in the Fellow Spawn Tooltip

- An issue has been identified where the tooltip for the Fellow Spawn item incorrectly indicates that only Hagios Sheepdog can be equipped.

- Please note that both Hagios Sheepdog and Vespers Hunting Dog can equip the Fellow spawn item.

■ (#3) (Resolved) Issue Where MP Collector Module Effect Occasionally Fails to Activate

■ (#3) (Resolved) Issue where preview of spray rewards obtainable from the Battle Pass is displayed as social motion

- It has been confirmed that the preview of spray rewards obtainable from the Battle Pass is displayed as the preview of the last checked social motion.

■ (#2) (Resolved) Issue where players do not respawn correctly on the ground when falling below the surface after defeating the 'Tormentor' in the Void Intercept Battle(Abyss).

■ (#2) (Resolved) An issue where clicking the '+' button displayed in the Caliber possession details does not navigate to the Caliber purchase screen.

(Only Eu region)

■ (#3) (Resolved) Issue where the probability information page is not displayed when clicking the 'View Probability' button in European countries.

- It has been confirmed that the probability information page is not displayed when clicking the 'View Probability' button in European countries.

- Please note that this issue is scheduled to be fixed in the Hotfix 1.2.11 patch.

[Previous Known Issues]

■ Freyna’s Exclusive Quest Icon Appearing for Other Descendants

- Freyna’s exclusive quest cannot be played with other Descendants and can only be progressed with Freyna or Ultimate Freyna.

■ [PS][XBOX] Display of the Top Menu When Clicking the ‘Go to Web Help’ or ‘Content Creator’ Buttons to Navigate to the Homepage

- On the ‘PS’ and ‘XBOX’ platforms, clicking the ‘Go to Web Help’ or ‘Content Creator’ buttons to navigate to the homepage results in the top menu being displayed.

- Please note that, while navigation to other pages within the homepage is possible, actions such as ‘Login,’ ‘Start Game,’ and ‘Enter Coupon’ cannot be performed due to this issue.

■ [PS5] Voice Chat Issue When Creating a Party on PS4 Platform

- It has been identified that voice chat does not function properly when creating a party on the PS4 platform.

■ Intel CPU Issue.

- Crashes have been reported on some Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs.

- On PCs using these CPUs, the game may forcefully shut down with an error message stating 'Out of video memory' when launched.

This issue can be partially resolved by adjusting power limits in the BIOS.

- We are awaiting a response from Intel regarding this issue, and we are sharing Intel's official response for your reference.

 

■ Temporary solutions for client termination issues with certain antivirus Programs

- 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.

(1) ‘Bitdefender’ Temporary Solution [FAQ]

- Go to System Protection > Advanced Threat Detection (ATD) > Manage Exclusions menu, select the file or folder for The First Descendant, and save.

(2) ‘McAfee Agent’ Temporary Solution [FAQ]

- Go to McAfee Security > Navigation > Quarantined and Trusted Items, select TheFirstDescendant.exe from the quarantined programs list, and restore it.

 

■ Solutions for ‘Easy Anti-Cheat’ not functioning correctly

- If Easy Anti-Cheat malfunctions, refer to the FAQ for solutions. If the issue persists, please contact customer support with relevant screenshots.

- Customer Support Access: Official Website > Customer Support > FAQ > Contact Us

 

Thank you.

The First Descendant Update 1.2.10

Greetings, Descendants!

Here are the details on The First Descendant Update 1.2.10.
You can also check out the update details on Season 2: Beyond the Void page! [Link]

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

■ Update 1.2.10

Main Quest: Sigma Sector

- Added the main quest, which takes place after the Descendant Corps destroyed the first Ironheart.
ㄴ The main quest is available after completing the zone main quest.
ㄴ During the , completing the allows you to check the in a record.
ㄴ If you investigate all traces of the Early Descendants listed in this record, you will receive a special Chest Attachment.

New Content: Sigma Sector Dropoff Operation
- Sigma Sector has been restricted for a century due to the strong Void Erosion phenomena there. In a land where nothing was thought to survive, now traces of the enemy have been found.
Penetrate the powerful Void Storm and find out what's going on in Sigma Sector.
- Sigma Sector Dropoff Operation becomes available after completing the main quest 'Responsibility, Regret, and Atonement.'
- The features of Sigma Sector Dropoff Operation are as follows:
ㄴ A new field, Sigma Sector, is added.
ㄴ Sigma Sector features a new type of monsters from the Legion of Immortality, the Defects.
ㄴ Sigma Sector consists of two zones, Broken Boundary and Isolated Desert, with two difficulty levels, Normal and High-risk, based on the Storm Level.
ㄴ One of the four missions for each zone and difficulty level is randomly selected and carried out.
ㄴ Reaching Mastery Rank 15 and completing an Isolated Desert mission unlocks Broken Boundary on High-risk Difficulty.
ㄴ Completing a Broken Boundary mission on High-risk Difficulty unlocks Isolated Desert on High-risk Difficulty.
ㄴ Defeating certain monsters in Sigma Sector will drop Sigma Sector exclusive unique weapons, Ground Custodian.
ㄴ When you acquire a Ground Sweeper, you can deal more damage to enemies or destroy the enemy's giant transport ships more effectively.
- During the Sigma Sector main quest, you can earn the following rewards that will help your Descendant:
ㄴ Upon completing ‘Operation Unbelievable’: 1 Energy Activator, Nimble Fingers +5, Skill Expansion +5, HP Amplification +5
ㄴ Upon completing ‘Ultimate Troublemaker’: Electric Condense +5, Focus on Electric +5, Focus on Singular +5
ㄴ Upon completing ‘Fix What We Broke’: Contagion +5, Focus on Toxic +5, Focus on Tech +5

High-Value Relic Exchange
- You can visit Reina in Albion to exchange High-Value Relics obtained from Sigma Sector Dropoff Operations for various items.
ㄴ Unlocked when you reach Mastery Rank 15 and complete an ‘Isolated Desert’ mission.
How to obtain High-Value Relics
- Today's Bonus is available once a day per zone in the Sigma Sector on High-risk Difficulty.
- You can obtain 1 High-Value Relic for today's bonus, with a maximum of 2 per day.
- Today's Bonus rewards become available when you unlock the Arche Tuning System.
Exchangeable Items
- Unique Arche Factor EXP Boost 15% (1-Hour)
- Unique Arche Factor EXP Boost 15% (5-Hours)
- Unique Arche Factor EXP Boost 15% (3-Days)
- Equipment Slots +1 (Purchase limit of 100)
- Storage Slots +1 (Purchase limit of 100)

New Descendant: Serena

- Added a new Descendant, Serena Antonietta.
ㄴ You can acquire Serena's blueprints, codes and materials from Sigma Sector Dropoff Operations.
Serena's Skills
- Passive: Divinity
ㄴ Serena receives bonus stats when in midair.
- Active 1: Sacred Flame
ㄴ Fires flames in the direction of the crosshair, dealing damage and inflicting Repentance on enemies and granting Blessing to allies.
ㄴ Penetrates terrain when used on the ground and explodes on contact with the ground when used in midair.
ㄴ Repentance deals continuous damage and reduces the enemy's Fire Resistance, and firearm attacks against enemies inflicted with Repentance have a chance to recover Rounds for the firearm in use.
ㄴ Blessing heals Serena for a percentage of her Max HP every second.
- Active 2: Ascension
ㄴ A toggle skill that drastically reduces gravity when used and grants various effects depending on the Rounds when attacking with a firearm in midair.
ㄴ However, using it adjusts the Grappling Hook cooldown and Jump.
ㄴ General Rounds: Increases Multi-Hit Chance and Multi-Hit Damage.
ㄴ Special Rounds: Deals AoE firearm damage to nearby targets based on the firearm damage dealt.
ㄴ Impact Rounds: Recovers MP on a critical hit.
ㄴ High-Power Rounds: Has a chance to deal additional Fire skill damage.
- Active 3: Soar
ㄴ When used on the ground, Serena soars high into the air. When used in midair, she moves quickly in the input direction.
ㄴ When used in midair, holding down the skill key makes her move for a certain period of time.
ㄴ Additionally, using the skill reloads the currently equipped weapon and resets the number of her Jumps.
- Active 4: Redemption
ㄴ When used on the ground, grants Prayer of Redemption to Serena and nearby allies.
ㄴ When used in midair, grants Redemption's Judgment to Serena.
ㄴ Prayer of Redemption significantly reduces incoming damage for a certain number of hits, and recovers HP and MP when the effect is removed.
ㄴ Redemption's Judgment deals powerful additional AoE damage to the surrounding area based on Serena's HP when she attacks with a firearm.
Skill Modules
- Skill Module 1: Divine Surge (Active 4)
ㄴ Quickly flies forward and inflicts Knockdown on collision, and deals large amounts of damage on landing.
ㄴ Creates Purifying Blaze along the path and inflicts Repentance on targets hit.
ㄴ Repentance deals continuous damage and reduces the enemy's Fire Resistance, and firearm attacks against enemies inflicted with Repentance have a chance to recover Rounds for the firearm in use.
ㄴ When used in midair, the angle of movement is adjusted in the direction of the crosshair.
- Skill Module 2: Hymn (Active 3)
ㄴ When used on the ground, Serena soars high into the air and leaves a Hymn of Exaltation on the ground, which increases the Jump of all allies within range.
ㄴ When used in midair, Serena moves and grants Hymn of Vitality to nearby allies, increasing their Movement Speed.
ㄴ Additionally, using the skill reloads the currently equipped weapon and resets the number of her Jumps.

External Components
- Added new External Components.
- New External Components can be obtained from Sigma Sector

Module Settings Implant System
- Added the Module Settings Implant System, which allows the transfer of Module Settings applied to the Normal Descendant to the Ultimate Descendant.
- Transferring to the Ultimate Descendant requires the Photonic Implanter.
- The Max Capacity UP and assigned Module Socket Types of the Normal Descendant can be transferred to the Ultimate Descendant as is.
ㄴ This means that both Energy Activator and Crystallization Catalyst applications are transferable.
ㄴ However, the assigned Socket Type is implanted into the same slot position, and the initial Module type of a standard Descendant is not implanted.
- After the implant, the Normal Descendant loses the Max Capacity UP and assigned Module Socket Types.
ㄴ However, any duplicate Max Capacity UP and assigned Module Socket Types applied to both Normal and Ultimate are returned as Consumables.

Arche Tuning System

- Added the Arche Tuning System that enhances your Descendant's abilities.
- The system unlocks when you complete the main quest 'Into the Storm.'
ㄴ A sub quest is available to help you understand the Arche Tuning features.
- Using the system requires Arche Tuning, which is acquired when your Unique Arche Factor level increases.
- You can increase your Unique Arche Factor level by obtaining and accumulating.
- Unique Arche Factor EXP can be obtained from various content.
Where to Obtain Unique Arche Factor EXP
ㄴ Normal Sigma Sector
ㄴ High-risk Sigma Sector
ㄴ Mission of the Day: High-risk Sigma Sector
ㄴ Void Erosion
ㄴ Void Vessel: Hard
ㄴ 400% Infiltration Operation
- You can access the Arche Tuning System via the menu in the Inventory or at the Prime Hands.
- The Arche Tuning status is shared per Descendant Group, and the effects are also applied equally.
ㄴ Only the same Descendants (Normal, Ultimate) are treated as a single Descendant Group.
ㄴ For a Descendant Group with only the Normal Descendant, both the Normal and Ultimate will be treated as a single Descendant Group when the Ultimate is added later.
- Arche Tuning consists of multiple Nodes.
ㄴ Each Node has a Tier, and the value of a Node's applied effect is dependent on its Tier.
ㄴ Nodes require Arche Tuning to activate, and cannot be activated without it.
- You can start activating Nodes that are closest to the Tuning Starting Point.
ㄴ The Nodes that can be activated are applied with a separate effect, allowing you to discern which Nodes can be activated.
ㄴ You can only activate Nodes that are adjacent to an activated Node.
- Activated Nodes can be reset.
ㄴ You can reset each individual Node, or all Nodes at once through Full Reset.
ㄴ Resetting returns the Arche Tuning used for activation.
- Loadouts and Presets are available.
ㄴ A total of three loadout slots are provided.
ㄴ Added a dedicated slot for Arche Tuning within Presets.
ㄴ Saved as a loadout activated at the time Preset was saved.

Special Operation Hard Difficulty Map Changes
- The map for Special Operation Hard Difficulty has been updated.
ㄴ Resource Defense: Echo Swamp → Fortress
ㄴ Mine Blockade: The Sterile Land → White-night Gulch
- The EXP granted in each middle section of Special Operations on Hard Difficulty has been removed or reduced, and the same amount has been added to the EXP rewards for defeating monsters in each wave.
- The chances of earning rewards for defeating monsters have been adjusted due to the change in the number of monsters.
ㄴ The total EXP earned remains the same or is slightly higher than before.

Content Leaderboards
- Added a leaderboard to Void Intercept Battle (Abyss).
ㄴ You can check it on the Intercept Start screen and the Results screen of Void Intercept Battle (Abyss).
ㄴ The Void Intercept Battle (Abyss) Leaderboard ranks players by clear time.
ㄴ The Void Intercept Battle (Abyss) Leaderboard will be reset as follows:
ㆍ Reset start time: UTC+0 2025.03.13 (Thu) 07:30 ~ 2025.04.17 (Thu) 07:30
ㆍ Reset cycle: 10 weeks (70 days)
ㄴ The reset cycle for the Void Erosion Purge Leaderboard will change as follows:
ㆍ Reset start time: UTC+0 2025.03.13 (Thu) 07:30 ~ 2025.04.17 (Thu) 07:30
ㆍ Reset cycle: 5 weeks (35 days)

Four New Ultimate Weapons

(1) Malevolent (Hand Cannon)
- Acquirable from Battle Pass.
- Unique Ability: Malicious Pain
ㄴ Hitting an enemy creates a Bladed Cog.
ㄴ The Bladed Cog bounces between multiple enemies, dealing damage.
ㄴ Hitting a Weak Point creates additional Bladed Cogs.
(2) Truly Deadly Arson (Beam Rifle)
- Blueprints, codes, and materials can be obtained in Sigma Sector (Normal)
- Unique Ability: Double Tap, Double Check
ㄴ Hitting an enemy inflicts Void Fire.
ㄴ When a Burn-related effect is inflicted, Void Fire explodes, dealing damage and transforming Burn to a more powerful effect, Inferno.
ㄴ Inferno nullifies Void Fire.
ㄴ Only Fire ATK applies to this weapon.
ㄴ Other Attribute ATKs are converted to Fire ATK at a certain ratio.
(3) Ancient Knight (Assault Rifle)
- Blueprints, codes, and materials can be obtained in Sigma Sector on High-risk Difficulty.
- Unique Ability: Descending Judgment
ㄴ Reloading in midair grants Float.
ㄴㄴ Increases ATK Drop-off Starting Distance and ATK Drop-off Ending Distance.
ㄴㄴ Hitting an enemy procs HP recovery.
ㄴ When multi-hit triggers in midair, grants Atonement.
ㄴㄴ Multi-Hit Damage increases for each stack of Atonement.
ㄴ Float and Atonement are removed when you touch the ground.
(4) A-TAMS (Sniper Rifle)
- Blueprints, codes, and materials can be obtained in Sigma Sector on High-risk Difficulty.
- Unique Ability: Electronic Arche Infusion
ㄴ When aiming, continuously consumes MP to fill the gauge.
ㄴ When firing, deals increased additional damage based on the filled gauge.

Weapon
- Capped the Fire Rate of weapons at 2000.
- Added a new stat, Multi-Hit Damage.
ㄴ Each firearm has its own value, which may vary.

Void Intercept Battle

- You can now check Battle Info in the Intercept Battle Entrance UI.
ㄴ The Battle Info page provides information about the stats and battle tactics of the Colossus.
Void Intercept Battles (Abyss): Tormentor
- The Colossus in the Void Intercept Battle (Abyss) has been changed to Tormentor.
- To intercept Tormentor, you must reach Mastery Rank 18 and clear the 'The Most Powerful Colossus' quest.
- Tormentor
ㄴ The Tormentor is an Electric-attributed Colossus.
ㄴ The Tormentor spawns Plasma Cubes.
ㄴ Plasma Cubes are difficult to destroy with normal attacks.
ㄴ Plasma Cubes are vulnerable to continuous damage.
ㄴ When the Tormentor enters the Void Reflux mode, it creates a thunderstorm to press the field.
ㄴ Take advantage of the Tormentor's vulnerability by actively utilizing Toxic attacks.

Photo Mode
- Added Photo Mode.
- Photo Mode is accessible through the ESC menu and can also be entered via the shortcut feature on the ring menu.
ㄴ There are no restrictions on the use of the Photo Mode feature, but it will be forcibly terminated in situations such as DBNO / death / teleport / map movement.
- You can select a pre-designated preset when entering Photo Mode.
ㄴ Presets are pre-selected shooting options for the Photo Mode, and even if you don't select a specific preset, you can set the Photo Mode options to achieve the same effects as the preset.
Preset Configuration
ㄴ Default: The default settings for Photo Mode
ㄴ Portrait: Ideal for taking portraits, applying depth of field and blurring the background.
ㄴ Background: Ideal for taking background photos, allowing you to capture a sharp shot of the entire screen.
ㄴ Load Previous Settings: You can apply the last settings you used as it. They are saved when you exit Photo Mode.
- Photo Mode Options Info

- The Photo Mode does not support separate filming functions. Please use the filming function provided by your platform.

Customization Loadout System
- Added a customization loadout system.
ㄴ You can set different customizations for each loadout slot.
- Three customization loadout slots are provided by default, and up to two slots can be purchased additionally.
- You can change the customization loadout slots in the Customize menu and the Inventory.
ㄴ However, the customization loadout slots can only be purchased in the Customize menu.

Eyebrows and Beard Dye Feature
- Added a feature that enables dyeing your Descendant's eyebrows and beard.
ㄴ You can dye eyebrows and beard using hair dye items.
ㄴ A color that has been used is saved to that Descendant, and is available to dye eyebrows and beard slots freely afterward.
ㄴ Only the Descendants with beards can dye their beards.

Fellow

- Added a new Fellow, Vespers Hunting Dog.
- You can acquire blueprints, codes, and materials for the Vespers Hunting Dog from the Void Vessel Hard Difficulty.
ㄴ Hagios Sheepdog research material can be obtained in Void Vessel (Normal).
- If Hagios Sheepdog was set as a Target Reward in Void Vessel (Hard) before the update, progress will no longer increase. Please reset your Target Reward accordingly.
Interact
- You can interact with the new Fellow. Enjoy the diverse aspects of the Fellow.
Growth
- Fellow can acquire EXP through Enhancement Items and “Level Up” with it.
- Enhancement Items can be acquired with research blueprint and materials from Void Vessel.
Owned Abilities
- Grant Module Drop Chance Increase Modifier.
ㄴ The stats increases gradually per the growth.
- Item Auto Pickup: Automatically pickup items in the Consumable and Inventory within a certain range.
ㄴ The “item recognition range” increases gradually per the growth.
- Auto-Dismantle Items: Periodically dismantle items that the Descendant acquired. Dismantling is performed when Inventory is full of items.
ㄴ Items for Dismantling are selected per the “Exclude from Junk” setting.
- Auto Refill Rounds: Automatically refills the Rounds for using weapon at regular intervals.
ㄴ As the Fellow grows, the “Auto Refill Rounds Cycle” gradually improves.
- Changed the abilities of the existing Fellow, Hagios Sheepdog.

- The chances of obtaining blueprints and codes for the Fellow in the Void Vessel have been changed to be the same regardless of whether you have the Fellow equipped.
ㄴ Equipping the Fellow increases the chances of obtaining blueprints and codes for Keelan and Ines as before.

Inversion Reinforcement
- Some of the more useful Inversion effects have been retained, while the effects of some others have been changed.
- Aggressive items have been added along with the existing defensive items and achievement conditions were eased so that you can select items to situations.

Module
- Added new groups of Rare Firearms, "Multi-Hit Damage" and "Multi-Hit Chance."
- Combine modules in the "Multi-Hit Damage" group and "Multi-Hit Chance" group to implement additional Firearm Damage according to the Multi-Hit Chance when attacking with firearms. Firearm DMG implemented by Multi-Hit Chance is determined by Multi-Hit Damage.
- Added Modules related to Multi-Hit in Ultimate tier Firearm Modules to expand the range of options you can choose from to add synergistic effects with Multi-Hit settings.
- Added Modules can be obtained through Sigma Sector, Void Intercept Battle (Hard), Void Intercept Battle (Abyss) and Combine Modules.

Battle Pass

- A new Battle Pass has arrived.
- Battle Pass Season 2 Episode 2 - "Beyond the Void" has been added.
ㄴ New Battle Pass and Rewards in the Battle Supply Shop have been applied.
ㄴ New items are in the Bonus Shop.
- Added new Battle Pass Challenges.
ㄴ Decreased the number of Weekly Battle Pass Challenges from 8 to 6.
ㄴ Increased Battle Pass EXP that can be earned from each Weekly Challenge.
ㄴ Slightly increased the total number of Supply Coins that can be obtained from Weekly Challenges.

Event

- The new Login Event "Beyond Sigma Sector" has begun. [Link]
ㄴ Added 14-Day Login Event.
ㄴ Complete the login event to get your Reward. You can choose either Ultimate Bunny Purchase Ticket or Hailey's Skin Box!
ㄴ Period: After the 03.13.2025 (Thu) maintenance - 06.11.2025 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
- The new Event Challenge "Assist with Serena's Covert Operations" has begun.
ㄴ Added Daily Challenge Tasks.
ㄴ Challenge Tasks will be reset every 2 weeks.
ㄴ Don't miss out on the 1st Challenge Tasks where you can obtain Crystallization Catalysts every day!
ㄴ Period: (1st) After the 03.13.2025 (Thu) maintenance - 03.26.2025 (Wed) 23:59 PDT / (2nd) 03.27.2025 (Thu) 00:00 - 04.16.2025 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

Shop
(1) New UI design has been applied to Shop.
- Applied special designs to key Shop categories (Featured/Popular).
- Improved the product banner ratios and designs.
- Added new components and changed existing components for new features.
ㄴ Descendant Filter button and pop-up screen
ㄴ UI to tick the View Only Available Items box
ㄴ New layout for Featured category
ㄴ Edited the layout of Popular category
ㄴ Layout changes for page displays: Added page control UI
(2) Added & changed Shop categories.
- Some categories in Shop were added and changed so that relevant products can be displayed together.

(3) Changed the product display method.
- To accommodate the increasing number of products, the scroll-type display has been changed to page-type display.
(4) Added Shop Convenience features.
- Descendant Filter: View products relevant to the Descendant you selected.
- View Only Available Items: You can choose the option to not display products you have already purchased or cannot purchase anymore.
- View Related Products: You can check the information on item(s) available for purchase for the currently hovered product.
(3) Added Featured function in Shop.
- Based on the purchase and play history, you will be presented with 3 featured themes.
- Description of each featured theme's context will be provided in tooltip.
(6) Added new products.

- Added Sharen Evolving Skin.
ㄴ Unlock Evolution Stages with the number of Sharen or Ultimate Sharen type assignment counts.
ㄴ Stage 2: Use the Crystallization Catalyst to assign a Module Socket Type to Sharen or Ultimate Sharen 3 times
ㄴ Stage 3: Use the Crystallization Catalyst to assign a Module Socket Type to Sharen or Ultimate Sharen 6 times
ㄴ When Sharen or Ultimate Sharen has already had type assignment, the type assignment count will be applied instantly upon purchasing the Evolving Skin.
ㄴ The higher type assignment count of either Sharen or Ultimate Sharen will be applied to the condition.
ㄴ When type has been assigned for more than 6 times, Stage 2 Evolving Skin must be equipped at least once to equip Stage 3 Evolving Skin.
- Some head and body skins that were previously sold in the shop have been removed from the shop and can now be purchased directly from the customization screen.

■ Hotfix 1.2.10

Content Improvements
(1) Content Improvements
Reactor Implant System
- You can now transplant optimization conditions of reactors to other reactors' first optimization condition.
ETA-0
- Added "EXCAVA" blueprint to the items list available at ETA-0.
Void Intercept Battle
- Changed the commencement time of Intercept Battles and Colossus appearance cutscene starting time so that you can enjoy faster-paced battles.
-Adjusted the transition time to solo matching upon the start of Public Intercept
The timing was modified based on simulations to ensure smoother multiplayer matching while minimizing the impact on queue wait times.
Invasion
- Expanded the expanse from where Pickup Weapons can be acquired. (Previously within the range of 1.5m, now 3m)
Difficulty Level Rewards
- Changed some of the types of reactors that can be obtained and the area where External Components are dropped.
Normal Difficulty Kingston/The Sterile Land Field Mission
- Shortened the Occupation/Explosion/Seizure/Kuiper Destruction Mission progress time.
- Adjusted monster spawn locations.
Dungeons
- Added Doors to the Heart of the Fortress Normal/Hard Dungeon.
- Changed the monster spawn location in Echo Swamp - The Chapel 4005 Dungeon that disturbed the gameplay flow.
- Changes were made so that you cannot proceed to the next zone without finishing the battle.
Void Vessel Normal Difficulty
- Deleted the corridor traps that hinder players' movements.
- Adjusted monster spawn locations for Destruction and Power Shutdown missions.
Altitude Restriction Feature Added
- If a player character ascends beyond a certain altitude, the character will respawn on the ground.
Monsters
- The power of Commander Celdir's Charging Shot skill has been reduced.
ㄴ Affected Enemies: Celdir the Blind Assassin, Enhanced Prosthesis Celdir and Phase Enhanced Celdir
- Adjusted the frequency of skills used by monster "Vanguard" that knock you down.
Replay Quests
- The following service quests can now be reviewed through the Descendant Instructor. More sub-quests will be added in the future.
ㄴ Bunny Research Complete
ㄴ Mastery Rank Training Complete
Miscellaneous
- When you die in a Field Mission, a Support Request message will be displayed.
ㄴ Displayed for the initial death only. You can instantly request support without any confirmation process.

(2) Weapons & Modules
- Changes were made to add Fire Rate option to Tactical Rifles (Secret Garden, Greg's Reversed Fate) with Tactical Augmentation Cores.

(3) UI & UX
- Changed the UI design to page-switching selection type in accordance with the increased number of Amorphous Materials that can be shaped in Intercept Battles.
- Changes were made to remove the requirement to farm relevant materials or complete Research Sub Quests when purchasing Descendants such as Bunny, Freyna, and others.
- Improved the icons of some modules.
- Changed the timing of removing the Assassination Target information displayed in the tracker UI on the left side during missions from the elimination of the assassination target to the completion of the Task.
- Enhanced the cutscene of Transcendent tier modules and Weapon Core tier X drops. (Enhanced map indicator, item acquisition cutscene, and drop sound)
- You can see the number of Equipment owned in the main screen of the Inventory.
- Improvements were made to allow purchase multiple items from Event Shop.
- Improved the event shop to display the owned quantity of each item.
- Increased the number of spots that can be dyed for the following Skin items.
ㄴ Skins with (*) marks have improvements implemented for "Body Skin" only.
ㄴ Parts that have already been dyed may appear differently than before after the patch.
ㄴ Paints used on these Skin items will be kept. Please re-assign the color or use different colors to dye.

- Added more parts that can be dyed for the following Weapon Skin items.

(4) Encrypted Vault
- You can see the spawned Encrypted Vault in the Local Map.
ㄴ Types of Encrypted Vaults will be displayed by icon.
ㄴ Hover over the icon to see the number of Code Analyzers/Code Breakers you currently own in the tooltip.
ㄴ Way Point is available.
- Eased the spawning intervals so that you can encounter Encrypted Vaults in the field more often.
ㄴ Changed the number of Encrypted Vaults in battlefields from 0 to 2 vaults to 1 to 2 vaults at all times.
- Decreased the number of potential spawn points per Battlefield to Address the issue of locating the exact spawn point from many potential spawn points.
ㄴ There will be maximum 5 potential spawn points in each Battlefield.

(5) Miscellaneous
- Added 4 types of "EXCAVA" blueprint in the Trade Limited Weapon products list.
- Added Research to craft "EXCAVA" to NPC Anais.
- The rewards of Void Abyss Intercept Battle exchangeable at ETA-0 Shop have been changed.
ㄴ Exchangeable with Tormentor concept skin (Pain Giver) and Back Attachment.
ㄴ Existing ETA vouchers will be reset.
- You can obtain "Premium ETA Vouchers" when selling the following new Blueprints at ETA-0 Shop.
ㄴ Serena Blueprint 4 types
ㄴ Vespers Hunting Dog Blueprint 4 types
ㄴ Truly Deadly Arson Blueprint 4 types
ㄴ Ancient Knight Blueprint 4 types
ㄴ A-TAMS Blueprint 4 types
- Made improvements to allow Fellows to automatically pick up items while Descendants are airborne.
- Improved to allow Ironheart Particles (Inversion Reinforcement EXP) to be obtained in Sigma Sector (Normal).
- Reduced the amount of Ironheart Particles (Inversion Reinforcement EXP) obtained from Void Vessel (Hard).
- Increased the number of Modules dropped in Void Abyss Intercept Battle from 2 to 3.

Bug Fixes
(1) Content
- Fixed an issue where Frost Walker moves when coming out of combat while in Frenzied mode.
- Fixed an issue where Colossus elimination cutscene is not played with failed Intercept Battles.
- Fixed an issue where the Respond to Support Requests award conditions were not being recognized.

(2) UI & UX
- Changed to display items, currencies, and EXP acquired related to the current content in each content result screens.
- Fixed an issue where the Weapon Module screen fails to renew each Stat Info when changes were made to Module history when "Weapon Info" is displayed.
- Fixed an issue where first-time completion rewards were not displayed in the Acquisition Information list.
- Fixed an issue where the Emotes item's tooltip description and Shop banner description were mixed up.
- Fixed an issue where Access Info > Weapons screen omits "Sigvore's Proof" acquisition history even though you have already acquired it.

(3) Miscellaneous
- Fixed an issue where the Skill Power Increase effect after reloading did not stack properly in the 4-set effect of the Active Volcano external component.

Thank you.

The First Descendant News

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