The First Descendant News

[h3]Greetings, Descendants![/h3][p] [/p][p]Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.3.8b.[/p][p]We kindly ask you to update your game and reconnect to ensure a smooth gameplay experience.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Patch Date[/p][p]- PDT 2025.10.24(Fri) 00:00[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Platforms[/p][p]- Steam, XBOX SERIES X│S, PS5[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Patch Details[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where using the Ultimate Weapon “Shadow”’s Special Attack on multiple enemies could occasionally cause them to teleport to random locations.[/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 17/10 (Fri) – 23/10 (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][/p][p]If you notice any abnormal or abusive behavior while playing, please report it through the in-game report feature. Please see below for the detailed outcome of the crackdown. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]■ Crackdown status

- Crackdown period: 2025.10.17(Fri) – 2025.10.23(Thu) PDT



■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (11 users)

- Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.
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■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (11 users)

- Actions were taken because of unfair gains by exploitation on store payment process.
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■ Detection of Unusual Gameplay Activity

- Unusual gameplay activity was detected, and actions have been taken in accordance with our operational policy.

**3-day separate matchmaking penalty (532 users)
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■ Notes

- The outcome of the crackdown on abusive users includes enforcement actions taken based on Descendant’s reports and monitoring.

- 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.

- 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.



We will continue to strive to ensure that all Descendants can enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.



Thank you.
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[p]Greetings, Descendants. This is Minseok Joo, Director of The First Descendant.[/p][p]
We have thoroughly reviewed all feedback regarding the quality of the Halloween skins. We sincerely empathize with your concerns, and based on this feedback, we have reoriented our approach for individual skins being prepared from 2026 onward to ensure that each Descendant has a clear and distinct identity.[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Concept Art Example: 2026 Individual Skin Design Direction][/p][p] [/p][p]However, since skin production—from design to implementation and release—requires several months or more, the new direction could not be applied to the Halloween skins or some that are already in production. We sincerely apologize to those who may have felt disappointed by this.[/p][p] [/p][p]The entire Dev Team has reviewed the feedback provided regarding the individual skins currently being released. As a result, we have decided that the previously revealed “Cleaning Service” and “Medical Support” skins, introduced during the recent Dev Live, will not be sold as paid products. Instead, they will be made available through various future events and other in-game activities. We will provide a separate announcement regarding their release schedule at a later date.[/p][p] [/p][p]Moving forward, we will thoroughly prepare individual skins to ensure both distinctiveness and quality for each skin. However, as the number of Descendants increases, it is becoming increasingly difficult to create individual skins for all Descendants simultaneously. Therefore, we plan to rotate Descendants for each individual skin theme going forward. However, when there are major season updates, we plan to release skins for all Descendants together. Of course, we will continue to release universal skins as well.[/p][p] [/p][p]Beyond skins, we are reviewing all the feedback from the community following the October update. We are currently establishing mid-to-long-term development plans to address The First Descendant's shortcomings and improve its overall quality, and plan to share more information through a separate announcement once preparations are complete.[/p][p] [/p][p]The Dev Team will continue to steadily improve the game's quality and address content shortage issues. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and love for The First Descendant. The decision to make the aforementioned skins available as event rewards reflects our sincere desire to give back to our dedicated Descendants.[/p][p] [/p][p]The Dev Team remains committed to delivering a better game experience. Thank you once again to all who stand with us on this journey.[/p]

[p]PDT 2025.10.23 (Thu) 02:30 – An additional melee weapon bug fix has been applied.[/p][p]PDT 2025.10.22 (Wed) 23:55 – An unexpected issue was found in the 1.3.7 client version, and to ensure stable service, all players were forcibly logged out. Please access the game again after the 1.3.8 patch update. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.[/p][p][/p][p]Greetings, Descendants![/p][p] [/p][p]Here are the details on The First Descendant Patch 1.3.8.[/p][p]Descendants, please reconnect to the game for smoother gameplay.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Patch Date[/p][p]- 10.23.2025 (Thu) 00:00 PDT[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Platforms[/p][p]- Steam, XBOX SERIES X│S, PS5[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Patch Details[/p][p]Content Improvements[/p][p](1) Content[/p][p]- Void Vessel – Medium-Sized Facility Zone[/p][p]ㄴ Improved so that opening a Special Materials Storage Box now has a low chance to grant an additional 20 to 50 Ultrafine Particle Alloy.
ㄴ Improved so that opening an Experimental Materials Storage Box on Hard difficulty now has a low chance to grant an additional 20 to 50 Photon Quantum Crystal.[/p][p] [/p][p](2) Weapon & Module[/p][p]- Ultimate Weapon "Shadow"[/p][p]ㄴ Sprint Speed has been adjusted. (800 → 1040)[/p][p]ㄴ Now applies Tow to targets hit by Shadow Dash when using a Special Attack.[/p][p]ㄴ Improved the range of Shadow Dash, and damage of Shadow Dash and Shadow Slash when using a Special Attack, as follows:[/p][p]- Ultimate Weapon "Deus Ex Manus"[/p][p]ㄴ Sprint Speed has been adjusted. (800 → 1040)[/p][p]ㄴ Improved the Normal Attack so that when many targets are hit, MP is only consumed once per Normal Attack to apply additional damage, rather than for each target hit.[/p][p] [/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p][p](1) Content[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where vehicle mounting was possible after being hit by crowd control in vehicle-restricted zones.[/p][p] [/p][p](2) Weapons & Modules[/p][p]- (Added) Fixed an issue where the unique ability effects of melee weapons were affected by the "Skill Cost" stat.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where additional damage was applied during the Normal Attack with the Ultimate Weapon "Deus Ex Manus" even without consuming MP.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the minimum Piercing Rate stat for melee weapons could exceed 1.[/p][p] [/p][p](3) UI & UX[/p][p]- Fixed the Storage and Inventory to allow separate sorting and filter settings.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where product pages would automatically scroll when returning after simultaneously pressing the Shop Page Navigation keys (A/D keys) and Meta Menu Navigation keys (Q/E keys) in the Popular tab of the Shop.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the acquisition information for the "Photon Quantum Crystal" incorrectly displayed the Void Vessel Medium-Sized Facility Zone: Normal Difficulty.[/p][p]ㄴ The "Photon Quantum Crystal" can only be acquired in the Medium-Sized Facility Zone: Hard Difficulty.[/p][p]- Updated the "Mutant Cell Box" icon to match the "Mutant Cell Box A" and "Mutant Cell Box B" icons.[/p][p] [/p][p](4) Miscellaneous[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the Acquire All Attached Items function in the mailbox was not working.[/p][p]- Adjusted the Figurine slot position in the "Eerie Garden" Diorama.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[h3]# PDT 2025.10.22(Wed) 22:00 – Some finalist entries, including the Grand Prize entry, were excluded from the final selection as the original submission was not completed within the deadline. We kindly ask for your understanding.[/h3][p][/p][p]Greetings, Descendants![/p][p]We are pleased to announce the final winners of the 2025 Skin Contest.[/p][p] [/p][p]We would like to sincerely thank all Descendants who participated in the contest and voted.[/p][p]Please see below for detailed information about the final winners and prizes.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Reward Distribution Change Info[/p][p]- Due to platform policies, the Caliber that was scheduled to be awarded to Grand Prize and Gold Prize winners will be converted to a cash equivalent.[/p][p]: Instructions regarding the contract process for prize payment will be sent individually to the email address used when submitting your original entry.[/p][p]: Event prize money paid in cash may vary in actual payment amount depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment and the winner's region of residence.[/p][p]- The reward Title text has been slightly modified.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Winners and Rewards by Category[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Descendant Category – Grand Prize][/p][p][/p][p]- Prize: In-game release of winning design and 100 coupons for winning skin design,[/p][p]prize money US $6,200 (total prize combining $6,000 Grand Prize plus 10,000 Caliber equivalent),[/p][p]Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Descendant Category – Gold Prize][/p][p][/p][p]- Prize: Prize money US $200, Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Descendant Category – Silver Prize][/p][p][/p][p]- Prize: Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, In-game Title "Honorable Art."[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Fellow Category – Grand Prize][/p][p][/p][p]- Prize: In-game release of winning design and 100 coupons for winning skin design,[/p][p]prize money US $1,100 (total prize including Grand Prize $1,000 plus 5,000 Caliber equivalent),[/p][p]Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Fellow Category – Gold Prize][/p][p][/p][p]- Prize: Prize money US $100, Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, In-Game Title "Honorable Art."[/p][p] [/p][p]\[All Categories – Finalists][/p][p][/p][p]- Prize: Acrylic Merch Set, In-Game Title "Honorable Art."[/p][p] [/p][p]\[Notes][/p][p]- Winners for each category were selected based on the number of votes received in the final round.[/p][p]- Works for which original submissions were not completed within the deadline were excluded from final winner selection.[/p][p]- Account name changes made after the final voting period were not reflected.[/p][p]- The Grand Prize winning designs—3 Women's Skins and 1 Fellow Skin—are scheduled to be released and sold in-game during the first half of 2026.[/p][p]: During actual in-game implementation, submitted designs may be expressed differently from the original intent due to technical limitations or optimization requirements. Additionally, certain expressions or elements that may violate the game’s operational policies may be modified or removed.[/p][p]: Skin coupons for the winner's own work will be provided via email at the time of release.[/p][p]: No separate usage fees will be paid for the use of intellectual property rights of winning entries; prize money or rewards awarded for winning will serve as compensation.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Final Winner Reward Distribution Info[/p][p]- Personal Information Submission Period: 10.22.2025 (Wed) - 11.05.2025 (Wed) 15:59 (PST)[/p][p]: Detailed instructions regarding the reward distribution process will be sent individually to the email address used for original submission. Information can be entered through the link included in that email.[/p][p]: Please be sure to enter the personal information required for reward distribution within the above period.[/p][p]: Information submission will not be possible after the deadline, and failure to submit will result in exclusion from the winner's list.[/p][p]- Reward Distribution Schedule:[/p][p]- Distribution schedules are subject to change due to internal circumstances, local conditions, customs clearance, etc.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Precautions[/p][p]- Winners must enter their shipping information through the provided link. Failure to respond within the given period may result in prize forfeiture.[/p][p]- The participant is responsible for any incorrect delivery/return due to incorrect information provided.[/p][p]- You may be excluded from reward distribution if any of the following apply:[/p][p]ㄴ Entering false information or using another person's information[/p][p]ㄴ Failure to enter information within the personal information submission period, or delivery is impossible due to relocation, incorrect entry, etc.[/p][p]ㄴ The winning account has been sanctioned for violating the Operation Policy, or the account was deleted after the winner announcement[/p][p]ㄴ Shipped rewards are returned due to incorrect information entry, etc.[/p][p]ㄴ Falling under grounds for disqualification from judging as stated in the contest rules[/p][p]ㄴ Failure to consent to personal information collection and use, prize contract procedures, etc., or failure to submit required documents[/p][p]ㄴ Confirmed infringement of third-party rights or occurrence of related disputes[/p][p]ㄴ If tangible or intangible quid pro quo transactions, item provision, account sharing, promotional reward distribution, etc. that could influence voting results are discovered[/p][p]- Nexon collects and uses minimal personal information (game account name, email address, etc.) necessary for contest operations, including entry submissions, winner announcements, awards, and content usage contract executions, and will not use said information for other purposes.[/p][p]-Additional personal information such as name, country, passport number, and passport copy will be requested during the process of distributing prize money and rewards to winners.[/p][p]- Collected personal information will be safely disposed of without delay after the related tasks are completed and processing purposes are achieved.[/p][p]- Entries may be disqualified from final selection and prize distribution if inaccurate information is provided or if mandatory procedures such as consent to personal information collection and use, and copyright transfer agreements are not agreed upon within the specified period after winner announcement.[/p][p]- Some regions may incur VAT or customs fees when receiving physical rewards, which must be borne by the recipient.[/p][p]- Some regions may have their event winnings cancelled due to local laws and regulations.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]