The First Descendant News

Greetings, Descendants!
 
We would like to inform you about the schedule for this week’s Hotfix 1.2.16 patch.
 
■ Patch Schedule
- Scheduled for PDT 2025.04.30 (Wed) 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
- New Items Added to the Shop
- Content Improvements
- Bug Fixes
 
Thank you.

Greetings, Descendants.

Here are the results of the crackdown on abusive users carried out between 4/18 (Fri) – 4/24 (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, please report it through the in-game report feature.

Please see below for the detailed outcome of the crackdown.

■ Crackdown status
- Crackdown period: 2025.4.18(Fri) – 2025.4.24(Thu) PDT

■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (27 users)
- Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.


■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (18 users)
- Actions were taken because of unfair gains by exploitation on store payment process.


■ Detection of Unusual Gameplay Activity
- Unusual gameplay activity was detected, and actions have been taken in accordance with our operational policy.

**30-day restriction on game access (3 users)


**3-day separate matchmaking penalty (225 users)


■ 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 details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.15, patched maintenance-free.

■ Patch Date
- 04.24.2025 (Thu) 02:00 PDT

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

■ Patch Details

Content Improvements
(1) Content Improvements
- Added an item to the "Arche Trace" to allow players to rewatch cinematics after completing Blair's Exclusive Story.
ㄴ These cinematics can be rewatched at the "Arche Trace" in Albion.
- Removed the required Mastery Rank conditions that were needed to research certain Ultimate Weapons with Anais.

(2) Descendants
- Improved ground-based persistent effects created during certain Descendants movements to also generate while the Descendant moves in midair using Jumps or Grappling Hooks.
ㄴ Viessa: Frost Road (Including Skill Module)
ㄴ Valby: Clean Up
ㄴ Freyna: Venom Synthesis (Skill Module)

(3) Miscellaneous
- Added guidance text showing where to check items after purchase from the Shop in the purchase popup notification for products under the following subcategories.
ㄴ Descendant Bundles, Back Attachments, Chest Attachments, and Spawns
- Added a "Skill Cooldown" display option within the Skill icons on the HUD in Options > Gameplay Settings.


Bug Fixes
(1) Content
- Fixed an issue where the Commander monster's HP was displayed as 0 in the information UI screen until it spawned when summoned through the Rally Point passage.
- Fixed an issue where effects and sounds were repeatedly playing when Serena stood on the Commander Monster combat space tile during the Legion of Darkness Invasion Operation.

(2) Descendants
- Fixed an issue where the Descendant Serena was not consuming resources when using the "Ascension" Skill immediately upon entering the field.
- Fixed an issue where dismissing "Ultimate Blair" provided 200,000 Gold as compensation instead of 500,000 Gold.
ㄴ For players who dismissed "Ultimate Blair" after the 4/17 (Thu) update patch and before the hotfix 1.2.15 patch, Gold will be distributed sequentially via mail after 04.24.2025 (Thu) 22:00 PDT.
- Fixed an issue where items would occasionally not drop when using the "Deadly Feast" Skill with the "Killer Recipe" Module equipped on Ultimate Blair.

(3) Weapons & Modules
- Fixed an issue where hit sounds were not playing when using the Hot Delivery skill after equipping Blair's "Next-level Recipe" Modification Module.
- Fixed an issue where targets could be hit beyond the maximum range of weapons.
- Fixed an issue where the 'Lethal Infection' module was applying 'skill power boost ratio' instead of 'skill power modifier'.

(4) UI & UX
- Fixed an issue where the icons for "Ultimate Blair's" Enhanced Cells, Stabilizer, and Spiral Catalyst were being displayed as Research Materials Blueprint icons.
- Fixed an issue where purchase popup messages for Paints in the Shop were displaying in English when Korean was the selected language.
- Fixed an issue where the Stage selection UI would disappear when pressing the A or D shortcut keys in the Void Erosion Purge Challenge Difficulty.
- Fixed an issue where the button in the tooltip for Amorphous Materials was not functioning in the Special Operations reward screen.
- Fixed an issue where items in the ETA-0 Shop were shown as purchasable but could not actually be purchased.
- Fixed an issue where the game would close when clicking the "Cancel" button while switching tabs in the Recommended section of the Shop.

Thank you.

# PDT 2025.04.24(Thu) 00:00 – An error has been identified during the hotfix process. Therefore, the patch schedule is now planned for 02:00 PDT. Please note that the patch schedule is subject to change depending on the situation. We will provide a hotfix patch note upon completion of the patch.

Greetings, Descendants!
 
We would like to inform you about the schedule for this week’s Hotfix 1.2.15 patch.
 
■ Patch Schedule
- (Updated) Scheduled for PDT 2025.04.24 (Thu) 02:00 
※ 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
- Content Improvements
- Bug Fixes
 
Thank you.

Greetings, Descendants.

We would like to inform you that a maintenance-free patch has been completed.

■ Patch Schedule
- PDT 2025.04.18 (Fri) 05:30

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

■ Patch Details
- Fixed an issue where additional damage was being applied to targets other than Shields when the "Veil Analyzer" Module was equipped.
- This issue has also affected the Leaderboards, so all Leaderboards except for "My Record" will be reset.
ㄴ The Leaderboard reset is scheduled to take place at 00:00 (PDT) on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
※ For a smooth gameplay experience, please log back in after the update.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this issue.
To apologize for the inconvenience, we're giving a Crystallization Catalyst to all Descendants who log in to the game.
Please refer to the details below.

■ Compensation Details
- The rewards will be sent to your in-game mailbox within approximately 10 minutes upon logging in on the designated distribution date.
- Please claim and use your reward before they expire on PDT 2025.05.04 (Sun) 23:59.

Distribution Date: PDT 2025.04.19(Sat) 00:00 ~ 2025.04.28(Mon) 23:59
Compensation Details: 1 Crystallization Catalyst

Thank you for your understanding.