Overview of Latest Update
- The release of hotfix 1.2.7 for The First Descendant enhances the endgame experience, specifically within the Void Erosion Purge, by improving weapon balance and adjusting enemy spawn rates.
- Gameplay experience is notably better thanks to changes in enemy spawns and weapon attributes, catering to player concerns about difficulty.
- Upcoming updates will include balance changes and more refinements for Void Erosion Purge, albeit with delays due to work on Season 2 Episode 2.
In a significant move to enhance gameplay, Nexon Games has rolled out an update for The First Descendant, specifically targeting the critiqued Void Erosion Purge which has faced backlash during Season 2. Players expressed dissatisfaction with the challenging nature of this mode, pointing out the woes associated with weapon efficiency and difficult enemy spawns, making progression difficult even within four-player teams.
Despite varying reviews on platforms like Steam, Nexon Games remains committed to refining the game with new features that continually draw players back. The game has bred excitement with fresh Descendants, new weaponry, expansive gear options, as well as novel maps and game modes including the much-anticipated Void Erosion Purge. However, players have consistently voiced concerns over the balance and difficulty of the mode.
Hotfix 1.2.7 has been implemented across all platforms, focusing on essential adjustments to Void Erosion Purge. In his latest message, game director Minseok Joo acknowledged ongoing dissatisfaction, emphasizing the intent behind the update to enhance player experience and address existing discomforts. Significant changes include a reduction in ranged attacks from Elite Wardens and the removal of the Chill status effect from Normal and Elite Trackers. Moreover, adjustments in enemy spawns from stage 21 onwards have significantly decreased the prevalence of Farseers and Trackers, making it less daunting for players. Notably, adjustments for solo players have also been made, along with nerfs to Commander Monsters for pairs and groups of four.
The update not only boosts weapon attribute attacks in the Void Erosion Purge but also enhances ammo drop rates. The new reward distribution clearly makes it more rewarding for players, irrespective of penalty duration post-mission completion. While these adjustments aim to elevate the gaming experience, director Joo recognizes that many underlying issues still require attention in forthcoming updates, aiming to solidify The First Descendant as a frontrunner in multiplayer co-op gameplay.
Further balance adjustments and refinements for the playable Descendants and the Void Erosion Purge are on the horizon as stated by Joo. These improvements have been somewhat delayed due to the ongoing preparations for Season 2 Episode 2, but the development team is diligently gathering player feedback for future enhancements.
Details of Hotfix 1.2.7
Focused Improvements
Enhancements in Void Erosion Purge
- Public Operations are now accessible in stages 26 and 27 of Void Erosion Purge.
- The ranged skills of Elite Wardens have been reduced from 8 to 3.
- The Chill status effect has been eliminated from Normal and Elite Trackers.
- Beam skills of various monsters, including Normal and Elite Farseers, have been modified to prevent them from rotating as targets move.
- The beam skill of Commander monster Gruncah has been adjusted to slow tracking upon initiation.
- Guiding abilities from Normal and Elite Annihilators and Living Artillery have been removed.
- All tiers of General, Special, Impact, and High-Power Rounds have doubled drop rates.
- New rules for reward distribution ensure clear rewards regardless of the penalty duration post-mission.
- Spawn patterns for monster combinations between stages 21-30 have been revamped.
- Spawn proportion of Suicide Bombers in stages 21, 24, and 27 has been dramatically reduced from 5% to 1.7%.
- Commander in Stage 29 has switched from Dmigor to Plaudia.
- Legion of Darkness: Adjusted group spawn chances of Living Artillery from 33% to 20%.
- Legion of Immortality: Adjustments made include reduced Farseers spawning together with Trackers, and removal of Fortress Guards.
- Order of Truth: Similar spawn adjustments implemented, including reduced spawning rates for Annihilators and Wardens and removal of Ascetics.
- Solo mode difficulty in Void Erosion Purge has been eased.
- Weapon attributes in Void Erosion Purge have received a significant boost.
- Commander Monsters have also been nerfed in multiplayer settings.
Descendants Modification
- Ines
- Skill Range modifications will now influence the number of hits for Ines’ skills, including Chain Lightning, Lightning Conductor, and Snare Hunter.
- Additionally, the Floating Lightning skill is also affected when the Skill Range module is equipped.
- Keelan
- Skill Range changes will now impact the number of targets hit by Keelan’s Void Corrosion.
Weapons and Modules Enhancements
- Brightness adjustments have been made to the Ricochet effect of the Albion Cavalry Gun.
- Improvements implemented for the weapon stats of three Ultimate Weapons.
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Ultimate Weapon |
Unique Ability Changes |
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The Last Dagger |
– An approximate 29% increase in Default Firearm ATK. Provides Unique Abilities such as Patience and Lethal Dagger upon hitting enemies. Lethal Dagger increases Critical Hit Rate per stack. Upon reaching max stacks of Patience and reloading, grants the Strike effect, allowing for Enhanced Rounds to be fired. Removal of Strike grants a Movement Speed boost via the Steps effect. |
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Restored Relic |
Guided Round explosions now create multiple Cluster Rounds based on Enhancement Level, targeting nearby enemies. |
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Sigvore’s Proof |
Damage from Sticky Bombs now scales with the number of bombs installed. |
- The weapon slot designation remains unchanged when transitioning between fields.
- Firearm ATK of various Rare weapons has been increased.
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Type |
Weapon Name |
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Handgun |
Red Wolf, Millennium Frost, Rose of Aisha, New Beginning |
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Hand Cannon |
Assassin’s Edge, Explorer’s Path, Immediate Execution |
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Submachine Gun |
The Devil’s Call, Blue Blood Bloomer, Alter Ego, Tiger Moth |
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Machine Gun |
Rascal V-51, Unfinished Study, Lion of Blue Mane |
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Assault Rifle |
Magnus AA, Caligo’s Horn, Phantom Pain |
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Scout Rifle |
Hero’s Scar, Silly Weeper, The Age of Innovation, Sonic Co-op |
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Launcher |
Death Roar, Guardian R4, Lightspeed Barrel, Vestigial Organ |
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Beam Rifle |
Dogma 21, Burning 44, Dimensional Bridge |
UI & UX Adjustments
- Revised Purchase button assignments based on Caliber usage.
- Buttons for Non-Caliber Purchases:
- PC: Space Bar / PS: X / Xbox: A
- Buttons for Caliber Purchases:
- PC: F / PS: X / Xbox: A
- A hold time of 0.5 seconds is now required for all instances.
- Accelerate Research button requires direct pressing to initiate.
- NPC shops, such as Deslin and Anais, now display item tooltips and acquisition info at the top of the screen.
- In Void Erosion Purge, the Next Stage key on PC has been changed from F to N.
Upcoming Events
Challenge Events
- ‘Operation: Kate’s Experiment Assistant’ will commence post hotfix on 02.12.2025 and extend to 02.26.2025, including daily and event challenges.
- ‘Operation Initiation’ occurs from the post-hotfix on 02.12.2025 until 02.18.2025, rewarding Descendants who log in for customization items.
- ‘Operation: Burning Embers’ will run from 02.26.2025 to 03.12.2025 and will also feature daily and event challenges.
Login Event
- The ‘Operation: Daily Report’ login event will span from 02.12.2025 to 03.12.2025, offering enticing rewards like emotes, skins, materials, and consumables for daily logins.
For further details, visit ‘Kate’s Experiment: Call of the Flame Event Info’.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Content Corrections
- Players in the No Resurrection Zone now respawn if all Descendants are down, but restart counts will be deducted with respawn occurring just before the No Resurrection Zone.
Descendants Adjustments
- Resolved icon mismatches for Lepic’s Overclock, Power Unit Change, and Nerve Infiltration skills.
- Luna’s notes’ timing issues have been partially addressed, notably eliminating problematic notes to resync music in certain situations.
Weapons & Modules Fixes
- Auto-Equip for Descendant Modules now functions correctly with adjusted key settings to prevent conflicts when hovered over.
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Button Changes |
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PS |
XBOX |
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X |
□ |
- Craft Core UI adjustments for optimal display even with a large number of Cores or Amplifiers have been applied.
- Gamepad buttons for skipping weapon readjustment cutscenes have also been changed.
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New Cutscene Skip Buttons |
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PS |
XBOX |
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□ → △ |
X → Y |
- UI theme customization can be applied to leaderboards for better user experience.
Miscellaneous Adjustments
- Issues causing Fellow body skins to not appear correctly have been resolved.
- Fixes applied to prevent unauthorized access to the Laboratory by other players.
- Intermittent dungeon icons on the mini-map have been corrected.
- Resolved texture issues noted on Ines’ default skin.
For more detailed information, please refer to the source and images.
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