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(Updated) The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.11

# PDT 2025.03.21(Fri) 00:10 – Bug fix details have been added


Greetings, Descendants!


Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.11, patched maintenance-free.



■ Patch Date

- 03.20.2025 (Thu) 00:40 PDT



■ Platforms

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



■ Patch Details

Content Improvements

(1) Content Improvements

Sigma Sector

- Sigma Sector Broken Boundary High-risk: Reduced the height of the Vulgus Storm Breaker appearing in Landing Zone Cassian.

- Changed the number of attempts of the Sigma Sector Mission Challenge from 5 to 8.

- Modified the effects to minimize visual fatigue when the commander monsters “Karel's First Descendant Dia” and “Obliviant Commander, Pattern Elias” teleport the descendant.

Void Erosion Purge

- The number of Core Amplifiers that can be acquired a reward when completing Stages 21-30 has been increased as follows:



- Core Particle Disruptors have been added to the obtainable loot from defeating monsters in Stages 21-30.

ㄴ The higher the Stage, the greater the chance to acquire a Core Particle Disruptor.

- Changed the time limit for the Void Erosion Purge Stages 1-30 from 10 min to 12 min.

- Reduced the Death Penalty for the Void Erosion Purge in Stages 1-30 from 24 sec to 20 sec.

ㄴ Death Penalty start time → 20s

ㄴ Death Penalty increase time → 20s

- Decreased Monster HP in Stages 25-29.



(2) Descendants

- Modified the Purifying Blaze effect from Serena's Module "Divine Surge" to reduce visual fatigue.



(3) Weapons & Modules

- Modified the projectile explosion and Cluster Rounds effect of "Restored Relic" to reduce visual fatigue.

- When in Sigma Sector with the unique weapon "Ground Sweeper" equipped, interacting with another "Ground Sweeper" will replenish the weapon's Rounds per Magazine.



(4) UI & UX

- Improved the Shop page navigation hotkeys to allow continuous input.

- Changed the text of the Deselect All button in the Descendant selection window of the Shop to Select All.

- Improved the “Related Items” list to show products that are only available in Customize.

- Fixed the Remaining Time display for the "Assist with Serena's Covert Operations" Event to correctly show the first Achievement period.

- Modified the Research interface to display "Owned" for Fellow-related Research Materials when the Fellow is already owned.

- Improved the Screen Tilt/Rotate Descendant option sliders in Photo Mode to operate continuously.

ㄴ When reaching one end, continuing to move in the same direction will take you to the opposite end.

- Changed the gamepad buttons for reflecting options on the core equip result screen.



(5) Miscellaneous

- Sub Quests have been added to "View Quest Again" in the Descendant Instructor.

ㄴ Creating the Sound of Thunder with Thunder Cage!

ㄴ Weapon Phase Exchanger

ㄴ Complete Basic Weapon Training

ㄴ Weapon Readjustment Training

ㄴ Introduction to Special Operations

ㄴ Complete Energy Activator Training

ㄴ Reactor Enhancement

ㄴ State-of-the-Art Training Facility

ㄴ Make an Ultimate Weapon Even More Ultimate

ㄴ Something To Be Improved

ㄴ Reactor Implant Training

ㄴ Disseminating Response Policy to the Void Anomalies

ㄴ Weapon Core Unlocking Training

ㄴ Introduction to Void Erosion Purge

- Fixed an issue where completing Today's Bonus benefits in Sigma Sector would prevent the selection of the corresponding list in Acquisition Info.



Bug Fixes

(1) Content

- Fixed an issue where the initial attack range and effect direction of the Commanders "Karel's First Descendant Dia" and "Obliviant Commander, Pattern Elias" did not match while they were Immune.

- Fixed the issue where the main invasion quests “A New Encryption Scheme” and “Invasion” could not be progressed when reconnecting to the game during the quest.

- (Updated) Fixed an issue where monsters occasionally spawn in the air.


(2) Descendants

- Fixed an issue where Valby and Ultimate Valby would display abnormal animations when their "Clean Up" Skill ended while airborne.



(3) Weapons & Modules

- Fixed an issue where incorrect stat values were displayed in the tooltips for the "Multi-Sight Module (Impact Rounds)" and the "Multi-Processor Module (Special Rounds)" at Enhancement Level 0.

- Fixed an issue where the "Firing Duration" was displayed in red in the information UI when enhancing the Unique Ability of the "Albion Cavalry Gun."

- (Updated) Fixed an issue where applying Real Matte Black to dye slot 1 in the 'Secret Garden' would display a different color.

- (Updated) Fixed an issue where the 'MP Collector' module effect would occasionally not activate.



(4) UI & UX

- Fixed an issue where the UI filter was not updating in real-time when applying Descendant filters in the Shop.

- Modified the Shop Inbox tab to display a red dot.

- Modified the "Acquire Attached Item" key guide to show when hovering over attached items in Shop Inbox.

- Added a notification message when attempting to exceed purchase limits in the "[Event] Operation Support Shop."

- (Updated) Fixed an issue where the preview of spray rewards from the Battle Pass would display as social motions.

- Fixed an issue where the experience bar was not filling completely when reaching the maximum Unique Arche Factor level.

- Added a notification message when acquiring Today's Bonus in Sigma Sector.

- Fixed an issue where Back Attachment Paints were not being displayed when moving between Maps.

- Modified the Weapon Info to display the Fire Rate stat without decimal points.

- Fixed an issue where equipment could not be unequipped from slots using a controller in the Customize > Fellow Main Screen.

- Fixed an issue where the display values for the newly added stats "Multi-Hit Chance" and "Multi-Hit Damage" were missing a calculation formula in the DPS UI.

ㄴ Actual applied values were correctly displayed; only UI stat values were displayed incorrectly.





(5) Miscellaneous

- Fixed an issue where item Acquisition Info from Combining and Dismantling did not scroll correctly.

- Fixed an issue where UI tooltip values for certain Inversion effects were incorrectly displayed and differed from the actual applied values in all languages except Korean.

ㄴ Strike Point Amplification

ㄴ Ammo System

ㄴ Evolutionary Cutting Mechanism

ㄴ Aerial Maneuvering Raider



Thank you.

(Completed) Notice on Handling Errors in Purchasing Serena Products

# PDT 2025.03.20(Thu) 19:50– The deletion of the mail with Serena attached has been completed.

Greetings, Descendants.

An error occurred when purchasing the newly added 'Serena Growth Package' product after the Update 1.2.10 on 3/13 (Thu). This was fixed through Hotfix 1.2.10b on 3/14 (Fri).

Here are the detailed error symptoms and corresponding handling methods:

■ Fix Date
- Fixed after the hotfix 1.2.10b patch on PDT 2025.03.14 (Fri)

■ Error Symptoms

- Descendant ‘Serena’ is not received immediately but sent to the mailbox when purchasing the 'Serena Growth Package' product with all Descendant Slots full.
- Descendant ‘Serena’ is sent to the mailbox additionally, when purchasing the 'Serena Growth Package' product while already owning a descendant ‘Serena’.

■ Handling Methods

- For Descendants who did not recognize that the item was sent to the mailbox and purchased the Serena single item additionally, Caliber used for the single item purchase will be sent via mail.
ㄴ Date of payment: Sequential payment after PDT 2025.03.18 (Tue) 22:00
- In the case of mails with Serena attached, where item receipt and mail deletion are not possible, the mail will be deleted.
ㄴ Additional notice will be provided upon completion of the deletion process. (A single disconnection may occur when the mail is deleted.)

We apologize for the inconvenience caused and will strive to provide a more stable service in the future.

Thank you.

Hotfix 1.2.11 Schedule for March 20 (Thu) PDT

Greetings, Descendants!



We would like to inform you about the schedule for this week’s Hotfix 1.2.11 patch.



■ Patch Schedule

- Scheduled for PDT 2025.03.20 (Thu) 00:00

※ The schedule is subject to change, and details will be provided in the Hotfix Patch Notes once the patch is complete.



■ Platforms

- Steam, XBOX SERIES X│S, XBOX ONE, PS4, PS5



■ Patch Preview

- Increased the number of Core Amplifier rewards for completing Void Erosion Purification stages 21 to 30.

ㄴ  Added Core Particle Disruptors to the loot obtained from defeating monsters in Void Erosion Purification stages 21 to 30.

- Adjusted the health of monsters in Void Erosion Purification stages 25 to 29.

- Adjusted the effects of ‘Restored Relic’.

- Other content Improvements

- Bug fixes



Thank you.

The First Descendant│Season 2 Episode 2 Beyond The Void | Cosmetic Overview

https://youtu.be/tPY2aXf7rFU

Check out The First Descendant Season 2 Episode 2 cosmetic features.
From Serena’s skin to Fellow’s social motion! Show off your unique style with stunning cosmetics!

(Completed) The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.10b

# PDT 2025.03.14(Fri) 07:35 – PS4, Hotfix 1.2.10b has been completed. # PDT 2025.03.14(Fri) 05:30 – PS5, Hotfix 1.2.10b have been completed. # PDT 2025.03.14(Fri) 04:20 – XBOX SERIES X│S, XBOX ONE Hotfix 1.2.10b have been completed.


Greetings, Descendants!



Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.10b, patched maintenance-free.



■ Patch Date

- 2025.03.14 (Fri) 04:05 PDT



■ Platforms

- Steam

※ For Xbox, and PS platforms, we will provide an update via this notice once the patch is complete. 



■ Patch Details


- Fixed an issue where the client would close when playing in the Sigma Sector and Tormentor in the Void Intercept Battle (Abyss).

- Fixed an issue where the client would close when pressing the 'D-pad Left' button while focused on the 'Unequip' button in the Fellow screen using a console pad.

- Fixed the issue where participating in 'Other Infiltration Support' in Infiltration Operations grants the completion rewards of the participated operation instead of the selected operation, excluding Amorphous Materials.

- Fixed an 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).

- Fixed an issue where the UI completion indicator resets when completing the daily mission of the ‘Assist with Serena's Covert Operations’ event

- Fixed an issue where receiving mail containing both paid and free Calibers does not allow bulk collection using the 'Acquire All Attached Item' function.

- Fixed an issue where attempting to purchase items from the shop with insufficient Caliber shows the 'Insufficient Balance' popup, but selecting recharge does not proceed with the recharge.

- Fixed an issue where clicking the '+' button displayed in the Caliber possession details does not navigate to the Caliber purchase screen.

- Fixed an issue where purchasing the "Serena Growth Package" while all descendant slots are full would not immediately grant the item, but instead send it to the mailbox.

ㄴ The issue was caused by the "Serena" being granted before the descendant slot expansion within the same bundle, resulting in a slot shortage.

ㄴ For those who purchased the "Serena" separately before the hotfix, we will provide guidance on how to address this in a future notice.



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