The First Descendant News

Greetings, Descendants.

Here are the results of the crackdown on abusive users carried out between 12/6 (Fri) – 12/12 (Thu).

We're inspecting abusive gaming behavior to ensure that all Descendants can enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.
Additionally, to ensure a pleasant gaming experience, we are planning to strengthen crackdowns on behavior that interferes with the gameplay of other Descendants, such as being excessively AFK.
If you notice any abnormal or abusive behavior while playing, please report it through the in-game report feature.
The results of the crackdown on abnormal users for the next week will be announced together in the first week of January 2025.

Please see below for the detailed outcome of the crackdown.

■ Crackdown status
- Crackdown period: 2024.12.6(Fri) – 2024.12.12(Thu) PST

■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (49 users)
- Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.


■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (52 users)
- Actions were taken because of unfair gains by exploitation on store payment process.


■ Interfering with other user's gameplay – 3-day separate matchmaking penalty (534 users)
- A history of repeated interference with other Descendants' gameplay has been confirmed and action has been taken in accordance with the Operation Policy.


■ 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.

Greetings, Descendants!

We would like to provide details on the Hotfix 1.2.1b Patch.

■ Patch Schedule
- PST, December 12, 2024 (Thursday), 18:00

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

■ Patch Details
- Fixed the issue where the Descendant's posture would remain in a diagonal stance when switching Descendants in certain locations.
- Fixed the issue where the tooltip of a previously registered item would still appear when hovering over an empty slot in the Target Reward list after removing the Target Reward.

Thank you.

Greetings, Descendants!

Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.1, patched maintenance-free.

■ Patch Date
- 12.11.2024 (Wed) 23:00 PST

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

■ Patch Details


Content Improvements
(1) Addition of Infiltration Support Function

- When starting an Infiltration, you can activate the "Other Infiltration Support" setting.
ㄴ Activating this option allows you to enter different Infiltration Operations from the currently selected one, with a low number of Descendants.
ㄴ Infiltration Support targets Operations that have the same Difficulty and Kill Score Multiplier as the one selected.
ㄴ You cannot carry out Private Operations when Other Infiltration Support is enabled.
- Other Infiltration Support is unavailable under the following conditions.
ㄴ You can only support Infiltration Operations that you have cleared at least once on Normal Difficulty.
ㄴ Other Infiltration Support is unavailable on Hard Difficulty with the 400% multiplier.
ㄴ Other Infiltration Support is unavailable if you're in a 4-player party.
- Rewards available from Other Infiltration Support are as follows.
ㄴ Rewards dropped from enemies are based on the Infiltration Operation currently being played.
ㄴ Infiltration Operation Success Rewards are based on the Infiltration Operation that was selected.
ㄴ Selectable Rewards for Hard Difficulty Infiltration Operations are also based on the Infiltration Operation that was selected.
ㄴ The drop rate of the Selectable Rewards is determined by the score table of the Infiltration Operation that you entered.
Quests
- When clearing an Infiltration Operation, the quest progress increases based on the Infiltration Operation that you entered.

(2) Balance
- Upon entering content, the capacity of High-Power Rounds has been increased from 5 to 15.
- The base ‘Weapon Spec’ of the next ultimate weapons have been adjusted
ㄴ The basic ammo capacity of ‘After Glow’ has been increased from 6 to 12.
ㄴ The basic ammo capacity of ‘Piercing Light has been increased from 6 to 11.
ㄴ The basic ammo capacity of ‘Smithereens’ has been increased from 7 to 15.
ㄴ The basic ammo capacity of ‘Executor’ has been increased from 8 to 14.
ㄴ The ‘Explosion ATK Drop-off Range’ of ‘Restored Relic’ has been decreased from 50% to 10%.
ㄴ The ‘Launcher Explosion Radius’ of ‘Restored Relic’ has been increased from 4.7m to 8.3m.
ㄴ The crosshair recovery speed of ‘Smithereens’ and ‘Executor’ has been increased by approximately 30%.
ㄴ The ‘Firearm ATK’ of ‘Smithereens’ has increased by approximately 62%.

(3) Content
- White-night Gulch: In the Mystery's End - Infiltration Operation on Hard Difficulty, the monster that used to spawn behind the trap now spawns in front of it.
- Updated White-night Gulch: Mystery’s End - Infiltration Operation 400% to allow you to obtain the 'Heavy Ion Collector.'
- Improved the location of Records in the Void Vessel Record Quest to make progression easier.
- Blueprint Boxes for Keelan and Fellowes can now be acquired in turn for each tier upon completing the Void Vessel, instead of only one of them appearing as before.
- Improved Target Rewards.
ㄴ The Library now displays Target Reward info.
ㄴ The registered objective tracker on the in-game screen now includes Target Reward info.

Bug Fixes
(1) Content
- Fixed an issue where in the Sharen Descendant Quest where the Prowler, upon becoming Immune, would spawn a monster in locations that rendered it undefeatable.
- Fixed an issue where teleporting to join allies would not work correctly in the Invasion Sterile Land: Unknown Laboratory.
- Fixed an issue where the drone would not move automatically in the Vespers: Ruins Path mission.
- Fixed an issue where a Descendant in the DBNO state would be left out when teleporting to the named monster combat area in the White-night Gulch: Mystery's End.
- Fixed an issue where certain traps would be reactivated after they were switched off in the Void Vessel on Hard Difficulty.
- Fixed an issue where the Vulgus Comms Beacons would not be displayed on the guide in the Void Vessel Quest.
- Fixed an issue where the Laser Drones would spawn even after destroying the Surveillance Drones in the Void Vessel Quest on Normal Difficulty.
- Fixed an issue where using Luna's "Stage Presence" skill on a destructible Drone Station object would cause the Unique Weapon to not target correctly in the Void Vessel.
- Fixed an issue where the Season Level Purchase pop up screen would be displayed after reaching Battle Pass Lv. 96.

(2) Descendants
- Fixed an issue where Sharen's "Release Cutting Force" skill would not deal any damage to enemies or objects protected by a "Legion Shield".
- Fixed an issue where Jayber's Turret would not be retrieved when pressing the Skill button while jumping.

(3) UI/UX
- Fixed an issue where the item information tooltip scroll in the ‘Access Info’ did not function properly.
- Fixed an issue where using the shortcut for researching 'Ion Accelerator' in the Dimension Analyzer' led to incorrect research details.
- Fixed an issue where outdated Ultimate Reactors (optimization condition reactors for each weapon) were displayed in the ‘Access Info’.
- Fixed an issue where clicking the button to unpin a ‘Target Reward’ in the Item Acquisition Info tab would apply the action immediately.
- Fixed an issue where the item name was incorrectly displayed when clicking "View Details" for the Ultimate Sharen 'Elite Assassin' body skin in the shop.

(4) Miscellaneous
- Back Attachment: Fixed an issue where it was impossible to paint Prepared Speedster.
- Grappling Hook now retains its initial speed when re-used.
- Fixed an issue where using the Ecive after killing the "Infernal Walker" would display abnormal info at the top of the screen.
- Fixed an issue where a Fellow's jump animation would often freeze when there were items that could automatically be picked up.
- Fixed an issue where switching to the Shop menu during a Spawn/Despawn animation preview would cause an unnatural camera transition in Customize menu.
- Fixed an issue where it was possible to change equipped Modules during a battle by using the Module Recommendation feature.
- Fixed an issue where the levels were not displayed correctly for the "Reach Hagios Sheepdog Level" awards under the Fellow category.
ㄴ If the award levels do not update even after reaching the required Fellow level, please unequip and re-equip the Fellow.

Thank you.

Greetings, Descendants.


We are providing information regarding this week’s Hotfix 1.2.1.

■ Patch Schedule

- 2024.12.11 (Wed) 11:00 PM PST (Scheduled)

※ The schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances, and we will share the completed patch notes upon the conclusion of the hotfix.



■ Platforms

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



■ Key Patch Updates

- Infiltration Support Feature Added
ㄴ When activating ‘Other Infiltration Support’ option, you will receive the rewards for the selected Infiltration Operation, but you can move to another Infiltration Operation with fewer Descendants.

- Improved to allow alternating choices between Keelan and the Fellow Box upon completing the Void Vessel.

- Balance Adjustments for Certain Ultimate Weapons with High-Power Rounds

- Content Enhancements

- Bug Fixes



Thank you.

# PST 2024.12.6(Fri) 21:10 – Hotfix 1.2.0c has been updated.

Greetings, Descendants!

We would like to provide details on the Hotfix 1.2.0c Patch.

■ Patch Schedule
- PST, December 6, 2024 (Friday), 7:40 PM

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

■ Patch Details
Content Improvements
(1) Content Adjustments
- Enhanced the visibility of various Recording Devices left inside the Void Vessel.

- Changed the NPC for entering Void Vessel Story Mode (Recording Device) from Seneca to the Void Vessel Operations Terminal.
ㄴ Currently, Void Vessel Story Mode is accessed via NPC ‘Seneca,’ while Normal and Hard modes are accessed via the Void Vessel Operations Terminal. To simplify the entry process and avoid confusion between Story and Normal modes, the entry NPC has been unified to the Void Vessel Operations Terminal.


(2) Descendants
- Adjusted the additional damage of Keelan’s skill " Void Corrosion" at Level 4.

- Adjusted the explosive damage and additional damage values for Keelan’s "Onslaught" skill when equipped with the "Focus on Prey" skill module.


(3) UI&UX
- Improved the icon for the Flame Keeper skin sold by ETA-0 to make it easier to identify the corresponding Descendant.
- The reward acquisition list for Void Vessel Container now shows rewards consolidated by difficulty.

Bug Fixes
(1) Content
- Fixed an issue where ‘Vulgus War-Slave’ in Defend Albion resource: Special Operations Hard Difficulty incorrectly had shields.
- Resolved an issue where Fellows could be targeted by the commander monster Nazeistra's Absorption skill.
- Addressed the incorrect progress tracking of Battle Pass weekly challenges “Detonator” and “Warrior of Toxins.”
- Fixed an issue preventing some Descendants from entering Void Vessel Hard Difficulty despite meeting the unlock conditions.
- Fixed an issue where monster stats became excessively stronger in missions such as Infiltration Operations and Void Vessel.
- (Updated) Fixed an issue where the Grappling Hook functioned inconsistently across platforms.
ㄴ Resolved an issue on Xbox where the Grappling Hook would fail to attach, bounce off surfaces instead, or make it impossible to reach the destination.

(2) UI&UX
- Fixed an issue where purchased Fellows were displayed as unowned in the inventory management screen after purchase via the buy button.
- Resolved an unnatural display issue when entering the customization screen through the ring menu.

(3) Shop
- Fixed an issue where discounts were not applied when purchasing Fellow bundles with partially owned items.
ㄴ Descendants who purchased Fellow bundles before Hotfix 1.2.0c will have their consumed Calibers refunded. Detailed instructions will be provided in a separate notice.

(4) Miscellaneous
- Resolved an issue where Fellows rotated without motion during interaction.

Thank you.