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Hello, Descendants!

We’d like to introduce you how to contact Player Support during the Steam Beta Test.

First of all, please note that you may run into frequent inconveniences as this is the very first opening of the game.
Please refer to the information below as you reach out to Player Support..
[Player Support]

■ Suggestions, Player/Bug Reports
※ Please note that suggestions, player/bug reports will only be submitted via the above channel, not via 1:1 Player Support.

■ Chat Error Reports
- For a safe chatting environment, The First Descendant will print the message “There is a banned word included,”
upon detecting inappropriate words, and stop the chat from being displayed. In order for us to verify the stability of the system, please let us know when your chat is not displayed even though it does not include inappropriate words.
※ Please note that this channel is for chat errors only, and that you cannot submit tickets for the issue via 1:1 Player Support.

■ 1:1 Player Support
- Requirement: Please upload a screenshot that includes your account name when you submit your ticket.
- How to confirm in-game account name
: You can see it on the top right in the Character Lobby screen.
:Or you can see it on the top right in the Menu screen. (Shortcut: ESC)

Please make sure your inquiry is written in English.

Thank you.

Hello, Descendants!

The First Descendant’s Steam beta test begins today!
As this is the very first testing, we hope to hear honest feedback from dear Descendants.
Have fun during the test period, and feel free to reach out to us.

■ Steam Beta Test Schedule
- Test Period: 10.20.2022 00:00 - 10.26.2022 23:59 PDT
- Test Time: Server open 24 hours during test period
- Participants: Those who clicked “Request Access” in Steam > The First Descendant, and have accepted the invitation e-mail
- Platform: Steam: [Go to Steam]
※ All game data from the Steam Beta Test will be deleted after the test.

■ Survey Guide
- We are conducting a survey on the gameplay experience of The First Descendant. It will be carried out until 2022.10.30 23:59 (PDT). We look forward to your participation. [Link]

■ Steam Beta Test Participation Reward
- “1 Emote” is an item that will be granted at launch to players who have participated in the Steam Beta Test.
- You can select one of the emotes available from the previous Steam Beta Test event.
- Information on the item delivery will be announced through a separate notice at the time of launch.-

■ Steam Beta Special Item
- For those who have obtained the “FrostWalker Hunter” item after completing the Void Intercept Battle , a separate “Steam Beta Special Item” will be credited at the time of the official launch.
- Information on the item delivery will be announced through a separate notice at the time of launch.

■ Suggestions, Player/Bug/Chat Error Reports
- Report Center: [Link]
- Please note that suggestions, player/bug/chat error reports will only be submitted via the above channel, not via 1:1 Player Support.
- Please make sure your inquiry is written in English.

■ 1:1 Player Support
- Report Center: [Link]
- Requirement: Please upload a screenshot that includes your character name when you submit your ticket.
- Please make sure your inquiry is written in English.

■ Community Channels [Twitter] [Youtube] [Discord] [Facebook]


Thank you.

Hello, Descendants!

Here are the main confirmed issues before starting the Steam Beta Test.
Please check and refer to the guide below for the Steam Beta Test.

We will notify you additional issues we discover.

■ Guide for PCs Below Minimum Requirements
- When executing the game on a PC below minimum requirements, the game may not run properly and a warning message will pop up. So please check the PC Minimum Requirements and Recommended Requirements for The First Descendant before running the game.


■ Graphics Driver Guide
- Currently, a problem with specific graphics card drivers has been detected in Unreal Engine 5, hindering the execution of the game. We recommend that you check the driver version below and update it to the latest version.


■ Latest Graphics Card Compatibility
- For newer graphics cards such as Intel’s Arc A750, A770, and NVIDIA’s Geforce RTX 4090, the Beta Test may be unstable due to the lack of sufficient tests.

■ Rune Socket Type
- After granting the Rune socket type, the Rune socket will be available once you press [Enter] to equip it. If you press [ESC], the granted Rune socket type will not be displayed, and the current state will be maintained. If you press [T], the button for the socket type change, you'll be able to check the equipped socket type.

■ Translation Issues
A total of seven languages are available in the Steam Beta Test.
As there may be language-related errors during this Beta Test period, we look forward to receiving your feedback. Please feel free to give us feedback on the translation so that we can improve the translation with higher quality in diverse ways before the launch.

(Updated) ■ Twitch Drops Not Distributed Issue
We are encountering an issue where the Twitch Drops rewards are intermittently not distributed even within 24 hours of claiming them. We are currently investigating the issue and will try our best to fix the issue as soon as possible.

■ In-Game Notice Banner [Close] Button Not Showing
- Occasionally, the in-game notice banner [Close] button is not showing. This can be resolved by exiting and restarting the game. We apologize for the inconvenience.


Please send us related questions or opinions through the link below.
[Customer Service Link] [Survey Link]

Thank you.

Hello, Descendants!

In the fourth guide, let’s take a look at the research quest that allows you to acquire a new Descendant.

※ Please note that the guide is in line with the Steam Beta Test, and that some of the contents may be modified in the official service.

[Research Quest Guide Contents]
1. What is research quest?
2. Research Quest Method

[h3]1. What is research quest? [/h3]

Research quest is a feature that allows you to acquire Descendants other than the initially selected Descendant.
It can also craft the crystallization catalyst required to reset the Descendant’s level.

During the Steam Beta Test period, a total of 10 Descendants are available.
Except for the initially selected Descendant, the other 9 Descendants can be acquired through the research quest.




Information about Descendants can be found in official website Game Info > Character,
and it can also be viewed within the game from the Descendant (Shortcut: H).

For research quests, the necessary materials, research cost and time can be checked from “Xenia” of Albion.





[h3]2. Research Quest Method[/h3]

Research quests can be proceeded from “Xenia” of Albion.
A certain amount of gold is required for research materials and research quests, and each research quest takes a certain amount of time.

The material and gold required to acquire new Descendants can be obtained by eliminating monsters during missions, quest rewards, world missions, and Void Intercept Battles.
Based on the obtained research material, you can craft main necessary material through research quests to proceed with the Descendant research quest.




However, due to the limited time of the Steam Beta Test, there may be insufficient opportunities to experience various Descendants.
So we plan to open the Event Shop during the Beta Test period to provide an opportunity for you to experience new Descendants.

Please refer to the TIP below for more details!

TIP) How to quickly and easily acquire Descendants during the Steam Beta Test!
During the Steam Beta Test period, you will be able to see the “Event Shop” by talking to “Xenia” of Albion. 
You can purchase the research quest material of the desired Descendants with Caliber (Cash Currency) directly from the Event Shop. 
Also, the Descendant research quest can be immediately completed through Boost Research with Caliber (Cash Currency).  


 



After completing the research, the Descendant can only be acquire by clicking the screen, and the acquired Descendant will be available at the Descendant (Shortcut:H) menu.  

< Descendant (Shortcut:H)>

The gold and Calibers required for research can be viewed from the Inventory (Shortcut: I).  

Caliber (Cash Currency) can be obtained by completing the in-game event mission during the Beta Test.

On October 20th, The First Descendant Steam Beta Test opens!
Complete the Steam Beta Test event missions and obtain Calibers (Cash Currency) to experience new Descendants through research quests!

Thank you.

Hello, Descendants!

In the third guide, we will introduce “World Missions” and “Void Intercept Battles (Raids),” which offer
a large amount of EXP, quality equipment, and necessary materials to research Descendants.

※ Please note that the guide is in line with the Steam Beta Test, and that some of the contents may be modified in the official service.

[World Missions & Void Intercept Battles Guide] 
1. What Are World Missions?
2. World Mission_Consecutive Survival
3. What Are Void Intercept Battles?
4. How to Participate in Void Intercept Battles

[h3]1. What Are World Missions? [/h3]

In World Missions, you complete a mission in a designated field as a party.
You can obtain a large amount of EXP, equipment, and Descendant research (craft) materials.

After completing World Missions (Consecutive Survival) and Consecutive Defense missions,
you can occasionally obtain Amorphous Materials which contain Descendant research materials, Crystallization Catalyst Kit, Energy Activator, and advanced Runes.
To use Amorphous Materials, you need to own the item and defeat the linked Colossus in the Void Intercept Battle (Raid).
Upon winning the battle, you can select one of the Amorphous Material Components.

TIP) How to Use Amorphous Materials
First, Amorphous Materials can be obtained occasionally from World Missions (Consecutive Survival) and Consecutive Defense missions.
Check the number of the obtained Amorphous Materials, and defeat the matching Colossus in the Void Intercept Battle (Raid). 
 



After defeating the Colossus, you can select one of the Amorphous Material Components.
Obtained items will be available in your Inventory.

You can accept your first World Mission after completing all the main quests in Kingston.
Likewise, you can accept World Missions in other regions after completing all the main quests in that area.
You can join the mission immediately after match-making, without using any resources.

During the test period, you can only participate in Consecutive Survival missions. More World Missions will be available in the future.





[h3]2. World Mission_Consecutive Survival[/h3]

To start World Missions, go to “World Mission Terminal” in Albion, and select a mission in one of the regions.




When you accept a mission, you will be matched to a party, and then relocated to the mission field where you’ll meet 10 consecutive waves.
In each wave, you have to find the descending Exploration Fleet, and defeat monsters for 3 minutes to defend the fleet.




Mana Saturation increases constantly during the mission; when it reaches 100%, Descendant’s HP will decrease constantly, so you need to keep an eye on the rate.
To reduce Mana Saturation, use Neutralizer Filter obtained from monsters.




Monsters will be spawned randomly, from general monsters to elite monsters. If several elite monsters appear, you may be at risk of dying.
The death count (number of times party members are allowed to die) for the World Mission is 12. If the party’s death count exceeds the limit, it will mean failure of the mission.
But rescuing another party member within the rescue time will not count as a death.


[h3]3. What Are Void Intercept Battles?[/h3]

Void Intercept Battle is a raid where you enter a special area to defeat a Colossus (boss) as a party.
By defeating the Colossus, you can obtain a large amount of equipment and advanced Runes.

If you own an Amorphous Material, you can select one of the Amorphous Material Components as a reward
after completing Void Intercept Battle.
You can select the component in the result screen after defeating the Colossus, which will then be sent to your Inventory.

Void Intercept Battles have two difficulty levels, normal and hard, and each Colossus has different participation requirements.

TIP) You can take part in your first Void Intercept Battle after completing the last main quest in Kingston!
Complete Kingston’s last main quest (8. Shelter of Light) and participate in Void Intercept Battle. 

[h3]4. How to Participate in Void Intercept Battles[/h3]

There are two ways to participate in Void Intercept Battles: First, talk to NPC “Seneca” in Albion and select a boss;
second, open World Map (G) and select a boss.








When you start a Void Intercept Battle, you will join match-making, and then your party will be relocated to a special area in which the Colossus dwells.
Void Intercept Battles have a time limit and the death count (number of times party members are allowed to die) is 3. The mission is a failure if the party’s death count exceeds 3, or if you fail to defeat the Colossus within the time limit.
But rescuing another party member within the rescue time will not count as a death.

TIP) Colossus Tip!
Pressing Tab will show the destructible part in blue. Concentrate fire on that part to turn it into yellow.
Then use converging fire or a grappling hook to destroy the part and put the boss in a groggy state. 
 

TIP) Organize your Inventory before Void Intercept Battles!
Various rewards will be dropped upon completion, and they must be looted before the timer runs out, after which you will be returned to Albion.
You can no longer acquire items after returning to Albion. 
 



TIP) Of course, you can exit right away!
If you’ve looted all items after Void Intercept Battle, press ESC, select  from the menu to return to Albion immediately. 

Thank you.