Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.11, patched maintenance-free.
■ Patch Date
- 03.20.2025 (Thu) 00:40 PDT
■ Platforms
- Steam, Xbox Series X│S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5
■ Patch Details
Content Improvements
(1) Content Improvements
Sigma Sector
- Sigma Sector Broken Boundary High-risk: Reduced the height of the Vulgus Storm Breaker appearing in Landing Zone Cassian.
- Changed the number of attempts of the Sigma Sector Mission Challenge from 5 to 8.
- Modified the effects to minimize visual fatigue when the commander monsters “Karel's First Descendant Dia” and “Obliviant Commander, Pattern Elias” teleport the descendant.
Void Erosion Purge
- The number of Core Amplifiers that can be acquired a reward when completing Stages 21-30 has been increased as follows:
- Core Particle Disruptors have been added to the obtainable loot from defeating monsters in Stages 21-30.
ㄴ The higher the Stage, the greater the chance to acquire a Core Particle Disruptor.
- Changed the time limit for the Void Erosion Purge Stages 1-30 from 10 min to 12 min.
- Reduced the Death Penalty for the Void Erosion Purge in Stages 1-30 from 24 sec to 20 sec.
ㄴ Death Penalty start time → 20s
ㄴ Death Penalty increase time → 20s
- Decreased Monster HP in Stages 25-29.
(2) Descendants
- Modified the Purifying Blaze effect from Serena's Module "Divine Surge" to reduce visual fatigue.
(3) Weapons & Modules
- Modified the projectile explosion and Cluster Rounds effect of "Restored Relic" to reduce visual fatigue.
- When in Sigma Sector with the unique weapon "Ground Sweeper" equipped, interacting with another "Ground Sweeper" will replenish the weapon's Rounds per Magazine.
(4) UI & UX
- Improved the Shop page navigation hotkeys to allow continuous input.
- Changed the text of the Deselect All button in the Descendant selection window of the Shop to Select All.
- Improved the “Related Items” list to show products that are only available in Customize.
- Fixed the Remaining Time display for the "Assist with Serena's Covert Operations" Event to correctly show the first Achievement period.
- Modified the Research interface to display "Owned" for Fellow-related Research Materials when the Fellow is already owned.
- Improved the Screen Tilt/Rotate Descendant option sliders in Photo Mode to operate continuously.
ㄴ When reaching one end, continuing to move in the same direction will take you to the opposite end.
- Changed the gamepad buttons for reflecting options on the core equip result screen.
(5) Miscellaneous
- Sub Quests have been added to "View Quest Again" in the Descendant Instructor.
ㄴ Creating the Sound of Thunder with Thunder Cage!
ㄴ Weapon Phase Exchanger
ㄴ Complete Basic Weapon Training
ㄴ Weapon Readjustment Training
ㄴ Introduction to Special Operations
ㄴ Complete Energy Activator Training
ㄴ Reactor Enhancement
ㄴ State-of-the-Art Training Facility
ㄴ Make an Ultimate Weapon Even More Ultimate
ㄴ Something To Be Improved
ㄴ Reactor Implant Training
ㄴ Disseminating Response Policy to the Void Anomalies
ㄴ Weapon Core Unlocking Training
ㄴ Introduction to Void Erosion Purge
- Fixed an issue where completing Today's Bonus benefits in Sigma Sector would prevent the selection of the corresponding list in Acquisition Info.
Bug Fixes
(1) Content
- Fixed an issue where the initial attack range and effect direction of the Commanders "Karel's First Descendant Dia" and "Obliviant Commander, Pattern Elias" did not match while they were Immune.
- Fixed the issue where the main invasion quests “A New Encryption Scheme” and “Invasion” could not be progressed when reconnecting to the game during the quest.
(2) Descendants
- Fixed an issue where Valby and Ultimate Valby would display abnormal animations when their "Clean Up" Skill ended while airborne.
(3) Weapons & Modules
- Fixed an issue where incorrect stat values were displayed in the tooltips for the "Multi-Sight Module (Impact Rounds)" and the "Multi-Processor Module (Special Rounds)" at Enhancement Level 0. - Fixed an issue where the "Firing Duration" was displayed in red in the information UI when enhancing the Unique Ability of the "Albion Cavalry Gun."
(4) UI & UX
- Fixed an issue where the UI filter was not updating in real-time when applying Descendant filters in the Shop.
- Modified the Shop Inbox tab to display a red dot.
- Modified the "Acquire Attached Item" key guide to show when hovering over attached items in Shop Inbox.
- Added a notification message when attempting to exceed purchase limits in the "[Event] Operation Support Shop."
- Fixed an issue where the experience bar was not filling completely when reaching the maximum Unique Arche Factor level.
- Added a notification message when acquiring Today's Bonus in Sigma Sector.
- Fixed an issue where Back Attachment Paints were not being displayed when moving between Maps.
- Modified the Weapon Info to display the Fire Rate stat without decimal points.
- Fixed an issue where equipment could not be unequipped from slots using a controller in the Customize > Fellow Main Screen.
- Fixed an issue where the display values for the newly added stats "Multi-Hit Chance" and "Multi-Hit Damage" were missing a calculation formula in the DPS UI.
ㄴ Actual applied values were correctly displayed; only UI stat values were displayed incorrectly.
(5) Miscellaneous
- Fixed an issue where item Acquisition Info from Combining and Dismantling did not scroll correctly.
- Fixed an issue where UI tooltip values for certain Inversion effects were incorrectly displayed and differed from the actual applied values in all languages except Korean.
ㄴ Strike Point Amplification
ㄴ Ammo System
ㄴ Evolutionary Cutting Mechanism
ㄴ Aerial Maneuvering Raider
Thank you.
Notice on Handling Errors in Purchasing Serena Products
Greetings, Descendants.
An error occurred when purchasing the newly added 'Serena Growth Package' product after the Update 1.2.10 on 3/13 (Thu). This was fixed through Hotfix 1.2.10b on 3/14 (Fri).
Here are the detailed error symptoms and corresponding handling methods:
■ Fix Date - Fixed after the hotfix 1.2.10b patch on PDT 2025.03.14 (Fri)
■ Error Symptoms
- Descendant ‘Serena’ is not received immediately but sent to the mailbox when purchasing the 'Serena Growth Package' product with all Descendant Slots full. - Descendant ‘Serena’ is sent to the mailbox additionally, when purchasing the 'Serena Growth Package' product while already owning a descendant ‘Serena’.
■ Handling Methods
- For Descendants who did not recognize that the item was sent to the mailbox and purchased the Serena single item additionally, Caliber used for the single item purchase will be sent via mail. ㄴ Date of payment: Sequential payment after PDT 2025.03.18 (Tue) 22:00 - In the case of mails with Serena attached, where item receipt and mail deletion are not possible, the mail will be deleted. ㄴ Additional notice will be provided upon completion of the deletion process. (A single disconnection may occur when the mail is deleted.)
We apologize for the inconvenience caused and will strive to provide a more stable service in the future.
Thank you.
Hotfix 1.2.11 Schedule for March 20 (Thu) PDT
Greetings, Descendants!
We would like to inform you about the schedule for this week’s Hotfix 1.2.11 patch.
■ Patch Schedule
- Scheduled for PDT 2025.03.20 (Thu) 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
- Increased the number of Core Amplifier rewards for completing Void Erosion Purification stages 21 to 30.
ㄴ Added Core Particle Disruptors to the loot obtained from defeating monsters in Void Erosion Purification stages 21 to 30.
- Adjusted the health of monsters in Void Erosion Purification stages 25 to 29.
- Adjusted the effects of ‘Restored Relic’.
- Other content Improvements
- Bug fixes
Thank you.
The First Descendant│Season 2 Episode 2 Beyond The Void | Cosmetic Overview
https://youtu.be/tPY2aXf7rFU
Check out The First Descendant Season 2 Episode 2 cosmetic features. From Serena’s skin to Fellow’s social motion! Show off your unique style with stunning cosmetics!
(Completed) The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.10b
# PDT 2025.03.14(Fri) 07:35 – PS4, Hotfix 1.2.10b has been completed. # PDT 2025.03.14(Fri) 05:30 – PS5, Hotfix 1.2.10b have been completed. # PDT 2025.03.14(Fri) 04:20 – XBOX SERIES X│S, XBOX ONE Hotfix 1.2.10b have been completed.
Greetings, Descendants!
Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.10b, patched maintenance-free.
■ Patch Date
- 2025.03.14 (Fri) 04:05 PDT
■ Platforms
- Steam
※ For Xbox, and PS platforms, we will provide an update via this notice once the patch is complete.
■ Patch Details
- Fixed an issue where the client would close when playing in the Sigma Sector and Tormentor in the Void Intercept Battle (Abyss).
- Fixed an issue where the client would close when pressing the 'D-pad Left' button while focused on the 'Unequip' button in the Fellow screen using a console pad.
- Fixed the issue where participating in 'Other Infiltration Support' in Infiltration Operations grants the completion rewards of the participated operation instead of the selected operation, excluding Amorphous Materials.
- Fixed an issue where players do not respawn correctly on the ground when falling below the surface after defeating the 'Tormentor' in the Void Intercept Battle(Abyss).
- Fixed an issue where the UI completion indicator resets when completing the daily mission of the ‘Assist with Serena's Covert Operations’ event
- Fixed an issue where receiving mail containing both paid and free Calibers does not allow bulk collection using the 'Acquire All Attached Item' function.
- Fixed an issue where attempting to purchase items from the shop with insufficient Caliber shows the 'Insufficient Balance' popup, but selecting recharge does not proceed with the recharge.
- Fixed an issue where clicking the '+' button displayed in the Caliber possession details does not navigate to the Caliber purchase screen.
- Fixed an issue where purchasing the "Serena Growth Package" while all descendant slots are full would not immediately grant the item, but instead send it to the mailbox.
ㄴ The issue was caused by the "Serena" being granted before the descendant slot expansion within the same bundle, resulting in a slot shortage.
ㄴ For those who purchased the "Serena" separately before the hotfix, we will provide guidance on how to address this in a future notice.
For a smooth gameplay experience, please log back in.
Thank you for your understanding.
3/7 (Fri) – 3/13 (Thu) Results of the Crackdown on Abusive Users
Greetings, Descendants.
Here are the results of the crackdown on abusive users carried out between 3/7 (Fri) – 3/13 (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: 2025.3.7(Fri) – 2025.3.13(Thu) PST
■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (16 users) - Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.
■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (10 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 (197 users) - A history of repeated interference with other Descendants' gameplay has been confirmed and action has been taken in accordance with the Operation Policy.
■ PromotingㆍAdvertising – 7 Day game ban (2 users) - Actions have been taken for advertising harmful content, commercial content, and content unrelated to the game.
■ 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.
The First Descendant│Season 2 Episode 2 Beyond The Void | Battle Pass Overview
https://youtu.be/m2VJP1DJATk
The First Descendant Season 2 Episode 2 ‘Beyond The Void’ is now live! Join the new journey with the latest Battle Pass!
March Known Issues
(#1) PDT 2025.03.13(Thu) 08:00 - Known Issues have been updated.
Greetings, Descendants.
Here are the major issues that were found for The First Descendant in March.
We will continually update this notice with any additional issues and bugs that are found, as well as any impactful issues identified before February. Please keep track of the updates during your gameplay.
[March 13th]
■ (#1) Issue where the UI completion indicator resets when completing the daily mission of the ‘Assist with Serena's Covert Operations’ event
- It has been confirmed that the UI completion indicator resets when moving to a different area after completing the daily mission of the ‘Assist with Serena's Covert Operations’ event.
- Please note that due to this issue, the mission completion indicator will not count further, and rewards cannot be claimed multiple times.
■ Issue where monsters spawn in the air intermittently - It has been confirmed that during missions, monsters intermittently spawn in the air.
■ [Event] Issue with Missing Notification When Exceeding Purchase Limits in the Operation Support Shop
- An issue has been identified where no notification is displayed when attempting to purchase an item beyond its purchase limit in the Operation Support Shop.
- While the notification does not appear, please note that purchases exceeding the set limit cannot be completed.
- This issue will be fixed in Hotfix 1.2.11, ensuring the notification is displayed properly.
■ Issue Where the Descendant Disappears When Entering Photo Mode in Certain Situations
- An issue has been identified where the Descendant disappears from the screen when entering Photo Mode after positioning them against a wall and adjusting the camera so that they are no longer visible.
■ Incorrect Description of Auto Refill Rounds for Vespers Hunting Dog in Languages Other than Korean and English
- An issue has been identified where the Auto Refill Rounds effect for Vespers Hunting Dog was incorrectly described in languages other than Korean and English.
- The description mistakenly stated that the effect applies to the “equipped weapon” instead of the “currently using weapon.”
■ Issue Where Incorrect Fellow is Displayed in the Fellow Spawn Tooltip
- An issue has been identified where the tooltip for the Fellow Spawn item incorrectly indicates that only Hagios Sheepdog can be equipped.
- Please note that both Hagios Sheepdog and Vespers Hunting Dog can equip the Fellow spawn item.
■ Issue Where MP Collector Module Effect Occasionally Fails to Activate
■ Issue where preview of spray rewards obtainable from the Battle Pass is displayed as social motion
- It has been confirmed that the preview of spray rewards obtainable from the Battle Pass is displayed as the preview of the last checked social motion.
■ Issue where players do not respawn correctly on the ground when falling below the surface after defeating the 'Tormentor' in the Void Intercept Battle(Abyss).
■ An issue where clicking the '+' button displayed in the Caliber possession details does not navigate to the Caliber purchase screen.
(Only Eu region)
■ Issue where the probability information page is not displayed when clicking the 'View Probability' button in European countries.
- It has been confirmed that the probability information page is not displayed when clicking the 'View Probability' button in European countries.
- Please note that this issue is scheduled to be fixed in the Hotfix 1.2.11 patch.
[Previous Known Issues]
■ Freyna’s Exclusive Quest Icon Appearing for Other Descendants
- Freyna’s exclusive quest cannot be played with other Descendants and can only be progressed with Freyna or Ultimate Freyna.
■ [PS][XBOX] Display of the Top Menu When Clicking the ‘Go to Web Help’ or ‘Content Creator’ Buttons to Navigate to the Homepage
- On the ‘PS’ and ‘XBOX’ platforms, clicking the ‘Go to Web Help’ or ‘Content Creator’ buttons to navigate to the homepage results in the top menu being displayed.
- Please note that, while navigation to other pages within the homepage is possible, actions such as ‘Login,’ ‘Start Game,’ and ‘Enter Coupon’ cannot be performed due to this issue.
■ [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.
- 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.
Notice of Compensation for Extended Server Maintenance
Greetings, Descendants!
We would like to inform you of the payment of the server inspection extension compensation.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the extended inspection, and we will try to provide more stable services.
■ Compensation Details • The compensation will be delivered to your mailbox within 10 minutes of logging into the game on the specified date below. • The mailbox expiration date is until PDT 2025.03.26 (Wed) 23:59, so please make sure to claim your rewards before they expire. • Compensation Schedule: PDT 2025.03.13(Thu) 19:00 ~ 2025.03.19(Wed) 23:59 • Compensation Details - Gold Boost (30%) 1h - Kuiper Shard Boost (30%) 1h - Descendant EXP Boost (30%) 1h - Weapon Proficiency Boost (30%) 1h
Thank you.
Server Maintenance Notice (03.12 (Wed) 21:00 – 03.13 (Thu) 04:00)
Greetings, Descendants.
We'll be having server maintenance.
■ Maintenance schedule *PDT : 2025.03.12 (Wed) 22:00 – 2025.03.13 (Thu) 05:00 *EDT : 2025.03.13 (Thu) 01:00 – 2025.03.13 (Thu) 08:00 *JST : 2025.03.13 (Thu) 14:00 – 2025.03.13 (Thu) 21:00 *CET : 2025.03.13 (Thu) 06:00 – 2025.03.13 (Thu) 13:00 *AEDT : 2025.03.13 (Thu) 16:00 – 2025.03.13 (Thu) 23:00 ※ The game will be unavailable during maintenance. ※ The maintenance details and time are subject to change.
■ Maintenance details - Update 1.2.10. - Improve content. - Fix game errors. ※ We will update you with further details on Update 1.2.10 announcement.
