The First Descendant News

Greetings, Descendants.


Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.1.7, patched maintenance-free.

■ Patch Date
- PST 2024.11.06 (Wed) 23:00

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

■ Patch Details

Content Improvements
(1) Content Improvements
- Reduced the cooldown for Outpost content from 60 to 30 seconds.

# Director's Comments
With this patch note, we’d like to share the Dev Team's reasoning behind reducing the Outpost cooldown to 30 seconds, along with our future plans for further improvements.

Stage 1: Outpost 30 Sec Reduction
Based on feedback, we’ve reduced the Outpost cooldown to 30 seconds. Completely removing the delay could make Outpost farming disproportionately more efficient than Infiltration Operations, potentially leading to less dynamic Outpost farming. With this change, the Outpost cooldown is set to 30 seconds, allowing you to enjoy smooth gameplay while maintaining efficiency similar to that of Infiltration.

Stage 2: Infiltration - Fragment - Fusion Reactor Farming Route Added
We recognize that the main problem with Outpost is forcing inconvenient reward acquisition, and lengthy 1-minute cooldown leading to tedious gameplay. To address this, we plan to enable you to farm Amorphous Materials not only in Outposts but also during Infiltration Operations. This update will allow you to choose between the Outpost - Fragment - Fusion Reactor or Infiltration - Fragment - Fusion Reactor farming paths, enabling farming without relying on Sharen. We aim to implement this change early in Season 2, and we’ll provide details as soon as the schedule is finalized.

Stage 3: Outpost Rework
Plans to rework Outposts are still under discussion. Following the addition of the new farming route (Infiltration Operation - Fragment - Fusion Reactor), we want to keep our options open for a variety of improvements.
Our goal is to completely overhaul the role and gameplay of Outposts, aiming to improve them so they become more engaging content with continuous battles.

We expect this change to lead to an increase in participation in Infiltration Operations.
Additionally, to resolve the issue of long matchmaking times in Infiltration Operations, we have made plans to introduce a random matchmaking feature.
With this feature, you will be able to earn rewards for completing the selected Infiltration Operation, while the dungeon itself will be randomly matched. The goal is to reduce matchmaking times and provide pleasant multiplayer experience.
We are preparing to implement the random matchmaking system on Season 2 update.
Besides improving the farming route for Amorphous Materials with the addition of the Infiltration Operation - Fragment - Fusion Reactor route, we're always aiming to make efficiency improvements to farming as well as make it more engaging.

(2) UI & UX
- We have made improvements so you can adjust Module Settings immediately after completing an Infiltration Operation or Void Intercept Battle until right before matchmaking begins.
- The hold time for buttons for pop-up messages displayed under specific conditions has been reduced.
ㄴ Party Invitation Notification
ㄴ Join Party Application Notification
ㄴ Void Intercept Battle Completion Results Window
ㄴ Mission Completion Results Window
- Improved the Reactor info tooltip layout so the info can be viewed easier.
- Improved the Mission Results Window, including Infiltration Operations, to not display while other UI, such as the Inventory, is open.

(3) Miscellaneous
- Removed the hero landing character animation when jumping from a high altitude. You can now transit to next action more quickly after landing.

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
(1) Content
- Special Operation/Defend Albion Resource: Fixed an issue where Missions or Challenges related to the complete condition were not being counted correctly.
ㄴ As mentioned in the Known Issues notice, to apologize for the inconvenience, 20 Supply Coins will be sent via mail to Descendants who log in between PST 2024.11.06 (Wed) 23:00 - 2024.11.10 (Sun) 22:59.
ㄴ For detailed information, please refer to the Defend Albion Resource Compensation notice.
- Special Operation/Defend Albion Resource: Fixed an issue where Siege and Sniper monster spawn sounds were not playing.
- Special Operation/Task Squad Mission: Fixed an issue where Task Squad Missions were not being cleared.
- Fortress/Defend Albion Resources: Fixed an issue where monsters would not attack in specific locations
- Invasion: The Asylum: Fixed an issue where you could not join allies.
- Battle Pass Challenges: Fixed an issue where some challenges were not being counted when completing Infiltration Operation: Hard 400%.

(2) Weapons & Modules
- Ultimate Module “Sweeping Squad”: The Ultimate Module "Sweeping Squad" for both General Rounds and Special Rounds has been updated. The ATK UP effect of the module when defeating an enemy has been adjusted so that instead of being reset, only the "Duration" of the effect will be reset.
- Ultimate Weapon “Albion Cavalry Gun: The name of the status effect applied by ricochet has been changed from “Precise Strike” to “Stun”.
- Ultimate Weapon “Albion Cavalry Gun”: Fixed an issue where the visual effect on ricochet were only displayed on 2 enemies.
- Ultimate Weapon “Albion Cavalry Gun”: Fixed an issue where the visual effect on ricochet was not clearly visible.
- Ultimate Weapon “Albion Cavalry Gun”: Fixed an issue where this weapon’s ricochet did not activate on environmental objects in Intercept Battles.
- Ultimate Weapon “The Final Masterpiece”: Fixed an issue where the electric shock caused by the “Pulsing Shock” effect did not activate on environmental objects in Intercept Battles.
- Ultimate Weapon “The Final Masterpiece”: Fixed an issue where the electric shock visual effects of the “Pulsing Shock” effect when firing the weapon was displayed on only one target.
- Ultimate Weapon “The Final Masterpiece”: Fixed an issue where the visual effects of “Puddle of Indulgence” triggered by the “Endless Indulgence” effect disappears faster than its duration.
- Ultimate Weapon “The Final Masterpiece”: Fixed an issue where enemies intermittently became immobilized while in the “Puddle of Indulgence” triggered by the “Endless Indulgence” effect.
- Ultimate Weapon “The Final Masterpiece” & “Perforator”: Fixed an issue where some effects obstructed too much of the view.
- Ultimate Weapon “Perforator”: Fixed an issue where the burst effect of “Explosive Scanner” appeared too bright in dark areas.
- Ultimate Weapons “Smithereens” & “Piercing Light” : Fixed an issue where the “Critical Hit Rate“was displayed as "Fixed."
- [PS]: Fixed an issue where the values in Weapon Stats were displayed incorrectly.

(3) UI & UX
- Research Status: The progress status of lower-level material research displayed in the Research list has been corrected to match the actual progress.
- “Ion Accelerator” Research: Fixed an issue where the research time was displayed incorrectly after cancelling the “Ion Accelerator” research.

(4) Shop
- Emotes: Fixed an issue where the descriptions of “Here Is Your Treat!”, “Vampire's Leisure”, and “Ride Magic Broom” were displayed incorrectly in the Shop.
- Preview image: Fixed an issue where the preview image of the “Twisted Worship Set” in the shop was displayed incorrectly.

Thank you.

Greetings, Descendants.

Following the 1.1.6 update, an issue occurred where missions or challenges for Defend Albion Resource were not being counted properly, and this has now been resolved.

To apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, we are offering Supply Coins to all affected Descendants.

Please refer to the details below, and we remain committed to delivering a stable and reliable service experience.

■ Compensation Details
- Rewards will be delivered via the in-game Mailbox within approximately 10 minutes of logging in on the dates specified below. Please note that rewards are automatically used upon receipt.
- Mail expires at 22:59 PST on November 17, 2024, so be sure to collect your reward before this date.





Thank you.

Greetings, Descendants!

Starting from Sunday, November 3rd, daylight saving time will end, and the time will change from PDT to PST.
We would like to inform you of the reset times for major content.
For more detailed information, please check the section below.
* Sections currently displayed in PDT within the game will be removed with the 1.1.7 patch.

■ PST Time Application Period
- November 3, 2024 (Sunday) - March 9, 2025 (Sunday)

■ Content Reset Time Changes
- All content times will be delayed by 1 hour


Thank you.

Greetings, Descendants.

Here are the results of the crackdown on abusive users carried out between 10/25(Fri) – 10/31(Thu).

We're inspecting abusive gaming behavior to ensure that all Descendants can enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.
If you notice any abnormal or abusive behavior while playing the game, please report it through the in-game reporting feature.

Please see below for the detailed outcome of the crackdown.

■ Crackdown status
- Crackdown period: 2024.10.25(Fri) – 2024.10.31(Thu) PDT

■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (44 users)
- Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.
　 　

■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (47 users)
- Actions were taken because of unfair gains by exploitation on store payment process.


■ 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!

Here are the major issues that were found for The First Descendant in November.

We will continually update this notice with any additional issues and bugs that are found in November, as well as any impactful issues identified before November. Please keep track of the updates during your gameplay.

[November 1st]
■ Issue with Certain Battle Pass Challenges Not Counting When Clearing Infiltration Operation: Hard 400%
- An issue has been identified where clearing the "Infiltration Operation: Hard 400%" mission does not correctly count towards the Battle Pass challenges for the number of clears at Hard difficulty in Infiltration Operation.

[Previous Known Issues]
■ Platform Challenge – Special Operations Task Force Mission Not Clearing.
- We have identified that the “Special Operations Task Force” challenge is not clearing as expected after progressing to wave 7 in the “Defend Albion Resource” mission within the Kingston area.

■ Issue with "Highest Wave Stage" Displayed as Wave 1 in Defend Albion resource result.
- We have identified an issue where, even after completing 10 waves or performing a mid-mission check during Defend Albion resource, the "Highest Wave Stage" in the result screen statistics displays as Wave 1.
- As a result, missions or challenges requiring the completion of Albion Resource Defense may not be counted correctly. Sorry for the inconvenience.
- This issue is planned to be fixed with Hotfix 1.1.7, and as an apology for the inconvenience, we will be providing Supply Coins as compensation.
※ Details regarding Supply Coin distribution will be provided in the Hotfix 1.1.7 announcement.

■ Issue with Display Error of Research Time for "Ion Accelerator" after Cancelation.
- We have identified an issue where, after canceling the "Ion Accelerator" research, the research time is displayed incorrectly when re-researched beyond a certain quantity.
- Please note that the correct research time applies during actual research.

■ Issue with Preview Image of the Twisted Worship Set in the Shop
- We have identified an issue where the preview for the "Twisted Worship" item within the "Twisted Worship Set" in the shop displays the "Twisted Worship SE" image instead.
- Please note that the correct image will appear when selecting "See Details."

■ [PS] Issue with Inconsistent Weapon Spec Details
- An issue has been identified where some specification details are displayed incorrectly in the “Weapon Details (F1)" view.

■ Issue with being visible in inventory even when its balance is negative.
- It has been identified that during the scheduled restoration(10/18(Fri)), when the balance for Premium ETA Vouchers becomes negative due to reclamation process, the item icon is displayed as if it is kept in the inventory.
- Before the issue is resolved, for Descendants whose balance is negative, please check the balance through ‘ETA-0‘ or ‘Access Info – Miscellaneous’.

■ [PS5] Voice Chat Issue When Creating a Party on PS4 Platform
- It has been identified that voice chat does not function properly when creating a party on the PS4 platform.

■ Intel CPU Issue.
- Crashes have been reported on some Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs.
- On PCs using these CPUs, the game may forcefully shut down with an error message stating 'Out of video memory' when launched.
This issue can be partially resolved by adjusting power limits in the BIOS.
- We are awaiting a response from Intel regarding this issue, and we are sharing Intel's official response for your reference.

■ Temporary solutions for client termination issues with certain antivirus Programs
- We have requested for exceptions for The First Descendant to antivirus programs, but some have not been implemented. Below are temporary solutions for this problem.
(1) ‘Bitdefender’ Temporary Solution [FAQ]
- Go to System Protection > Advanced Threat Detection (ATD) > Manage Exclusions menu, select the file or folder for The First Descendant, and save.
(2) ‘McAfee Agent’ Temporary Solution [FAQ]
- Go to McAfee Security > Navigation > Quarantined and Trusted Items, select TheFirstDescendant.exe from the quarantined programs list, and restore it.

■ Solutions for ‘Easy Anti-Cheat’ not functioning correctly
- If Easy Anti-Cheat malfunctions, refer to the FAQ for solutions. If the issue persists, please contact customer support with relevant screenshots.
- Customer Support Access: Official Website > Customer Support > FAQ > Contact Us

Thank you.