The First Descendant News

[p]# PDT 2025.07.24(Thu) 02:20 – Support for the DLSS4 option has been added, and some event reward names have been updated.[/p][p][/p][h3]Greetings, Descendants![/h3][p] [/p][p]Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.23.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Platforms[/p][p]- Steam, XBOX SERIES X│S, PS5[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Patch Details[/p][p]Axion Plains Demo[/p][p]- You can experience the Axion Plains Demo through the "Season 3 Breakthrough: Axion Demo" button on the title screen.[/p][p]ㄴ Period: After maintenance on 07.24.2025 (Thu) - Before maintenance on 08.07.2025 (Thu)[/p][p]- Demo Info[/p][p]ㄴ The Demo's game structure, difficulty, and visual elements are specifically created for the demo and differ from regular update content.[/p][p]ㄴ Demo progress is not saved, so when restarting or retrying, the Descendant settings will be reset to default.[/p][p]ㄴ You can choose to play as one of three characters: Ultimate Bunny, Ultimate Freyna, or the new Descendant Nell.[/p][p]ㄴ You can preview two new Ultimate Weapons (ERASER and Exterminator).[/p][p]ㄴ You can preview the new Legion of Breach monsters, the new Colossus Wall Crasher, and one Vehicle type.[/p][p]ㄴ You can preview parts of the Axion Plains (one hunting ground and Colossus capture zone).[/p][p]- Upon completing the Axion Plains Demo, you can earn the following rewards via in-game mail:[/p][p]ㄴ Demo completion rewards can only be obtained once.[/p][p]- You can earn the following rewards by participating in the Axion Plains Demo.[/p][p]ㄴ Rewards will be distributed sequentially starting from 8/13 (Wed) 00:00 PDT.[/p][p]- You can obtain the following rewards by participating in and submitting responses to the survey that appears in the pop-up after completing the Axion Plains Demo.[/p][p]ㄴ Rewards will be distributed sequentially starting from 8/13 (Wed) 00:00 PDT.[/p][p]- For detailed information about Axion participation/completion/survey rewards, please refer to the event notice. \[Go to Event Notice][/p][p] [/p][p]Shop[/p][p]- Added new products.[/p][p] [/p][p]Weapon Rebalance[/p][p]- The performance of the following weapons has been adjusted.[/p][p]ㄴ All Unique Abilities are displayed based on Level 4.[/p][p]ㄴ Attribute damage is displayed based on Level 100 Weapons.[/p][p] [/p][p](1) The Final Masterpiece[/p][p]- Some Unique Abilities have been buffed.[/p][p]ㄴ Exploding Ecstasy[/p][p]Damage: 50% → 160%[/p][p]ㄴ Restrained Dispassion[/p][p]Damage: 50% → 145%[/p][p]ㄴ Pulsing Shock[/p][p]Damage: 50% → 145%[/p][p]ㄴ Puddle of Indulgence[/p][p]Damage: 3% → 9%[/p][p]ㄴ Poison[/p][p]Damage per second: 7% → 21%[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1,005 → 9,936[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.5 → 2.11[/p][p] [/p][p](2) Python[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 6,669 → 7,503[/p][p] [/p][p](3) EXCAVA[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 9,560 → 12,249[/p][p] [/p][p](4) Enduring Legacy[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been added.[/p][p]ㄴ Fire ATK: 6,578[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1 → 1.85[/p][p] [/p][p](5) Thunder Cage[/p][p]- Additional Damage from the Unique Ability "Electric Shockwave" has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ Additional Damage: 200% → 400%[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been added.[/p][p]ㄴ Electric ATK: 9,176[/p][p] [/p][p](6) Fallen Hope[/p][p]- Some stats of the Unique Ability have been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ On hit of an enemy inflicted with Poison[/p][p]Firearm ATK: 30%\[x] → 65%\[x][/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 4,741 → 12,429[/p][p] [/p][p](7) Divine Punishment[/p][p]- The ATK Up of the Unique Ability Glory has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ Firearm ATK per stack: 0.7%\[x] → 1.4%\[x][/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 6,906 → 9,031[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1 → 1.56[/p][p] [/p][p](8) Albion Cavalry Gun[/p][p]- Some Unique Abilities have been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ Firearm Critical Hit Rate on hit of an enemy inflicted with Mark[/p][p]30%\[x] → 33%\[x][/p][p]ㄴ Ricochet[/p][p]Additional Damage 32% → 39%[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 5,119 → 8,217[/p][p] [/p][p](9) Secret Garden[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.5 → 1.77[/p][p] [/p][p](10) King's Guard Lance[/p][p]- Some Unique Abilities have been buffed.[/p][p]ㄴ Guardian Lance[/p][p]Damage 14.1% → 40.5%[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1 → 1.25[/p][p] [/p][p](11) Clairvoyance[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 2,539 → 13,362[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1 → 1.45[/p][p] [/p][p](12) Voltia[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 2,635→ 7,650[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1 → 1.19[/p][p]- Multi-Hit Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 0.29 → 0.63[/p][p] [/p][p](13) Nazeistra's Devotion[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been added.[/p][p]ㄴ Toxic ATK: 19,231[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.7 → 5.19[/p][p] [/p][p](14) Perforator[/p][p]- Damage of Unique Ability "Explosive Scanner" has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ Damage: 35% → 65%[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 2.25 → 5.5[/p][p] [/p][p](15) Peace Maker[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.2 → 4.86[/p][p] [/p][p](16) Wave Of Light[/p][p]- Firearm ATK on hit of an enemy affected by the Unique Ability Lunar Halo has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ Firearm ATK: 10%\[x] → 20%\[x][/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 24,215 → 28,913[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.8 → 2.32[/p][p] [/p][p](17) Blue Beetle[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 15,029 → 26,816[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.5 → 3.93[/p][p] [/p][p](18) Frost Watcher[/p][p]- Attribute damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 16,480 → 22,889[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.5 → 2.81[/p][p] [/p][p](19) Afterglow Sword[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 1.8 → 2.76[/p][p] [/p][p](20) Piercing Light[/p][p]- Weak Point Damage has been increased.[/p][p]ㄴ 2 → 2.75[/p][p] [/p][p]Content Improvements[/p][p](1) Cores[/p][p]- Gold costs for crafting Cores will be reduced by stage as follows:[/p][p] [/p][p](2) Events[/p][p]- "Descendant Purchase Tickets" from the "Descendant Purchase Ticket Selection Box" obtained from the Event Shop can now be dismantled.[/p][p]ㄴ You can exchange "Descendant Purchase Tickets" with 1st Anniversary Tokens through "Sell Blueprints" at ETA-0 in Albion.[/p][p]ㄴ Descendant Purchase Tickets sold in the Shop cannot be dismantled.[/p][p]ㄴ This dismantling feature will end along with the "Anais's 1st Anniversary Gift Workshop Event."[/p][p] [/p][p](3) UI & UX[/p][p]- Improved the UI to show First Clear Rewards before acquiring rewards in Void Erosion Purge Challenge difficulty.[/p][p]- Added "Sale Complete" indicator for Customize items in the Event Shop when purchase limit has been reached.[/p][p]- Added default stickers to Photo Mode.[/p][p]- Added description text for frames and stickers in Photo Mode.[/p][p]- Improved description text in the External Component Core screen.[/p][p] [/p][p](4) Miscellaneous[/p][p]- Changed the notification message for Party Members when the Party Leader modifies Recruitment Conditions.[/p][p]- Changed the storage notification message to appear in the center when purchasing Caliber from the Shop.[/p][p]- (Added) Added support for the NVIDIA DLSS 4 multi-frame option on GeForce RTX 5000-series GPUs.[/p][p] [/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p][p](1) Descendants[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the number of Small Fireballs generated when using "Deadly Cuisine" while Blair's "Backdraft" was equipped was incorrectly displayed in the tooltip.[/p][p]ㄴ Before: 3 → After: 5[/p][p] [/p][p](2) UI & UX[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the remaining sale time timer for limited-time Emotes overlapped with the "Preview in Field" button.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where after previewing group Emotes in the Battle Pass screen then switching to Sprays would cause the Emote preview to overlap with the Spray.[/p][p]- Fixed inconsistencies between dialogue, objective displays, and actual targets in the Sub Quest "Weapon Core Unlocking Training."[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where some items in the Customize tab were displayed in an order different from their actual release order.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the message indicating time remaining until Void Erosion Purge stage reset was not displaying in Challenge Difficulty.[/p][p] [/p][p](3) Miscellaneous[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the Ecive Scan would display all Attributes as weaknesses when a monster had identical Resistances to all Attributes.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where combining multiple Modules at once in quests with Combine Modules requirements would only count as one completion.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where selling multiple Blueprints at once to ETA-0 in quests with Blueprint sale requirements would only count as one completion.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where equipping the "Oasis Party" and "Summer Paradise Body Skin" on Valby and Ultimate Valby caused changes in chest size.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where equipping the "Summer Paradise Body Skin" on Gley and Ultimate Gley caused changes in chest size.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the "Enhanced Focus Rounds" effect from Inversion Reinforcement wasn't being removed when the "Focus Rounds" effect was removed.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the start countdown occasionally wouldn't display when starting an Intercept Battle while in a Party.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where Rounds occasionally wouldn't be supplied when starting an Intercept Battle in a Party.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where an "Arche Echoes" near the Complex Support District in Albion was hidden behind a water slide.[/p][p]- The description text for the "Descendant Purchase Ticket Selection Box" has been modified as follows:[/p][p]ㄴ Previous: Purchase Tickets for Keelan, Ines, and Serena are not included.[/p][p]ㄴ Changed: Purchase Tickets for Hailey, Keelan, Ines, and Serena are not included.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where hitting the Colossus with Malevolent in the Laboratory would display damage animations on all parts of the Colossus.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where Bunny’s "Summer Paradise" Head Skin dye was not applying correctly.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where some visual effects of "Cocktail" Ecive were not displaying properly.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where Luna’s "Oasis Party" Body Skin paint was not applied to certain parts, causing visual inconsistencies.[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[h3]Greetings, Descendants.[/h3][p] [/p][p]We'll be having server maintenance.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Maintenance schedule[/p][p]※ The game will be unavailable during maintenance.[/p][p]※ The maintenance details and time are subject to change.[/p][p]※ During the maintenance period, the attendance check feature in The First Descendant Companion App will be unavailable. ※ During the maintenance period, the View My Game Info and search features in The First Descendant Companion App will also be unavailable.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Maintenance details[/p][p]- Season 3 Axion Plains Demo[/p][p]- Weapon Rebalance[/p][p]- Hotfix 1.2.23[/p][p]- Content Improvements[/p][p]- Bug Fixes[/p][p]※ We will update you with further details on Hotfix 1.2.23 announcement.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Greetings, Descendants![/h3][p][/p][p] # PDT 2025.07.24(Thu) 02:30 - Some event reward names have been updated.[/p][p][/p][p]A special opportunity has finally arrived to experience a preview of Season 3's opening chapter, which unfolds in the Axion Plains![/p][p]Click the \[Season 3 Breakthrough: Axion Demo] button at the bottom of the game title screen to try out the new battlefield![/p][p]All participating Descendants will receive a special gift.[/p][p] [/p][p]Don't miss out on the chance to earn special rewards, including 3 exclusive vehicle paints, when you participate in the Axion Plains Demo![/p][p]Additional rewards can be earned by participating in a survey after completing the Demo, so we would like to encourage everyone to take part.[/p][p]- Event Period: After the 07.24.2025 (Thu) patch - 08.06.2025 (Wed) 23:59 (PDT)[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Demo Participation Rewards[/p][p]- How to Participate: Join the Axion Plains Demo[/p][p]- Reward Distribution: Rewards will be distributed starting on 8/13 (Wed) 00:00.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Demo Completion Rewards[/p][p]- How to Participate: Complete the Axion Plains Demo[/p][p]- Reward Distribution: Rewards will be sent via in-game mail immediately after completing the Axion Plains Demo[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Demo Survey[/p][p]- How to Participate: Click "Participate in Survey" in the popup that appears after completing the demo[/p][p](Console - Scan QR code, PC - Click button or scan QR code to participate and submit responses)[/p][p]- Reward Distribution: Rewards will be distributed starting on 8.13.2025 (Wed) 00:00 (PDT).[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Event Precautions[/p][p]※ Please check the timeline of the event to participate.[/p][p]※ Rewards sent via mail will arrive in your Mailbox within 10 minutes of being claimed.[/p][p]※ Please be sure to claim event rewards sent to your Mailbox before they expire.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[h3]Greetings, Descendants.[/h3]

We’re excited to announce that we’ve reached 200k pre-registrations for Season 3!
Following this achievement, we are distributing the milestone reward: 5,000,000 Gold and 500,000 Kuiper Shards.

As of now, having reached 200,000 pre-registrations, a total of 2 Crystallization Catalysts will be given out.
If we reach 1 million pre-registrations, up to 5 Crystallization Catalysts will be available—so we ask for your continued interest and participation!

The pre-registration event runs until the maintenance on Thursday, August 7, 2025 (PDT).
Accumulated pre-registration rewards will be distributed along with the Season 3 update once the pre-registration period ends.

For more information, please refer to the [Event Page].

■ 200K Pre-Registration Reward Distribution Details
• Reward Period: 07.18.2025 (Fri) 00:00 - 08.20.2025 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
• Reward Items: 5,000,000 Gold, 500,000 Kuiper Shards.
• Mail Expiration: 08.27.2025 (Wed) 23:59 (PDT)
※ Please make sure to claim your rewards before the expiration date.

Thank you.

[p]Greetings, Descendants.[/p][p][/p][p]Here are the results of the crackdown on abusive users carried out between 7/11 (Fri) – 7/17 (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]If you notice any abnormal or abusive behavior while playing, please report it through the in-game report feature.

[/p][p]Please see below for the detailed outcome of the crackdown.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Crackdown status[/p][p]- Crackdown period: 2025.7.11(Fri) – 2025.7.17(Thu) PDT[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (12 users)[/p][p]- Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (20 users)[/p][p]- Actions were taken because of unfair gains by exploitation on store payment process.[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Detection of Unusual Gameplay Activity[/p][p]- Unusual gameplay activity was detected, and actions have been taken in accordance with our operational policy.[/p][p] [/p][p]**3-day separate matchmaking penalty (723 users)[/p][p] [/p][p]■ Notes[/p][p]- The outcome of the crackdown on abusive users includes enforcement actions taken based on Descendant’s reports and monitoring.[/p][p]- 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.[/p][p]- 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.[/p][p] [/p][p]We will continue to strive to ensure that all Descendants can enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you.[/p]