Summary

  • Nexon released Update 1.1.1 fixing concerns like low drop rates and difficulty spikes in The First Descendant.
  • Hotfix 1.1.1 for The First Descendant addressed issues with Inversion Dungeons, improving gameplay mechanics with the various puzzles.
  • Nexon is planning more updates for The First Descendant including matchmaking for Invasions Dungeons and higher difficulty options.

Nexon released Update 1.1.1 for The First Descendant, a major hotfix that addresses numerous concerns raised by the community while also fixing other issues as well. Season 1 for The First Descendant recently launched, adding a wealth of new content for the popular free to play shooter including a new character to unlock. However, it seems many parts of this update have left fans frustrated, something which Nexon is very sensitive about.

One of the bigger pieces in this first part of the seasonal update is a new character for The First Descendant fans to unlock. Unlike other characters, the cryo sniper Hailey can be acquired by farming resources dropped while playing Inversion Dungeons. However, fans noted a few issues with this system, namely that the drop rates for these items felt extremely low, with some players not seeing any drop in a single run. On top of that, these new dungeons introduced mechanics and difficulty spikes that left many feeling like these missions just weren't worth the trouble. As plenty of fan feedback rolled in, Nexon quickly announced changes it was working on, finally releasing a massive hotfix to address these player concerns.

While Nexon buffed Hailey material drop rates in The First Descendant, it saved the majority of the planned changes for Hotfix 1.1.1, which has finally launched. First, Nexon adjusted and improved the gameplay mechanics found within Inversion Dungeons, which many players found confusing and overly punishing. To this end, Arche Pillars in the Order of Truth Dungeon now clearly display the symbols, lowered the possible numbers on display, and will no longer regrow tumors once they're cleared. For the Legion of Immortality Dungeon, the time limit has been increased, and no longer requires as many Artificial Brains. Finally, the Legion of Darkness Dungeon has had the Arche Tiles repositioned so they're easier to see, reduced the capture time, and reduced the spawn rates of certain enemies, with the Suicide Bomber being removed entirely.

Nexon has also made sweeping adjustments across all Invasions Dungeons, lowering the frequency of enemies using Immunity, and adjusting enemy abilities and behaviors. The First Descendant's new Inversion Reinforcement progression system has also seen improved skill effects, with many getting a big percentage boost to be more noticeable for the player.

Even with more content on the horizon with The First Descendant Season 1's second update in October, Nexon has outlined additional update plans for the near future. As part of the hotfix notes, game director Minseok Joo revealed that the team is planning to add matchmaking to Invasions Dungeons, which launched as solo activities. In addition, Nexon is hoping players continue to farm Infiltration Operations and is preparing to adjust some trap-filled sections to provide a better overall experience. Finally, it was confirmed that Nexon will be adding higher difficulty options to Infiltration Operations with the October 10 update.

The FIrst Descendant Update 1.1.1 Patch Notes

Content Improvements

(1) Content

  • Invasion: Improved the mechanics of the Order of Truth Dungeon.
    • Removed Arche Pillars that didn't display any Symbols.
    • Improved Arche Pillars so now they face toward the inside of the Battle area.
    • Simplified the design of the Symbols displayed on the Arche Pillars and reduced the number from 6 to 4.
    • Fixed an issue where skills would continue to target the Tumors of the Arche Pillars even after they were destroyed.
    • Improved Pillars so Tumors do not regenerate after they are destroyed.
    • Reduced the number of hits needed to destroy Arche Pillar Tumors from 5 to 3.
    • Adjusted the movement path of the Ancestor Drone.
    • Reduced the movement speed of the Ancestor Drone.
    • Changed the direction of the Symbol displayed above the Ancestor Drone to be vertical.
    • Reduced the number of hits needed to destroy the Malignant Tumor blocking the door from 3 to 2, allowing it to be cleared in one attempt.
    • Increased Range and Firing Rate of the Inversion Energy Emitter.
    • Fixed an issue where Gates would receive DMG if the Descendant would hit a Gate with a skill while having a module equipped that lowered the Skill Power Modifier and also had "Inversion Energy Emitter" equipped.
    • Increased Melee Monster Spawn Rate.

  • Invasion: Improved the mechanics of the Legion of Immortality Dungeon.
    • Removed the time limit for Artificial Brain Input after the first supply.
    • Changed the amount of Artificial Brains that have to be supplied to 20.
    • Changed the amount of Artificial Brains the player can hold from 15 to 10.
    • Moved the location of the "Phase Separation Veil Generator" near the "Computing Unit" in Battles with named monsters.

  • Invasion: Improved the mechanics of the Legion of Darkness Dungeon.
    • Adjusted the Arche Tile positions to make it easier to identify them.
    • Reduced the Arche Tile Occupation time to 3 seconds.
    • Simplified the color and symbols displayed on the Arche Tiles and reduced the number from 6 to 4.
    • Removed the Suicide Bomber that would destroy Arche Tiles.
    • Reduced the Spawn Rate of Raiders who would reduce the Arche Tile Occupancy.
    • Changed the Symbols to stay on the Arche Tiles longer after stepping off the Central Control Unit.
    • Added more Central Control Units to allow identifying Arche Tile more easily in some Dungeons.

  • Overall fixed the Difficulty of Named Monster Patterns in Invasion Dungeons.
    • All: Reduced the frequency of skill use during Immunity.
    • Ledras: Reduced the quantity and frequency of Guided Projectiles during Immunity.
    • Sigvore: Reduced the skill use frequency of the High-Angle Projectiles and reduced the duration of AOE remaining from Explosives during Immunity.
    • Goroth: Reduced the skill use frequency of Guided Projectile skills and removed the Shield Bearer summoning skill during Immunity.
    • Gramoth: Reduced the skill use frequency of Thermite Grenade during Immunity.
    • Vrignid: Removed the use of Guided Projectile skills and reduced the frequency of Barrier Wall usage during Immunity.
    • Agonia: Reduced the Ice Prison skill use frequency during Immunity.
    • Dreadful Abomination: Reduced the Beam skill use frequency during Immunity.
    • Dmigor: Removed the use of Beam skill and reduced the Mycelium skill use frequency during Immunity. Reduced the Teleportation skill use frequency in combat.
    • Tistruin: Removed the use of Guided Projectile skill and reduced the Induction Power, also reduced the Beam skill use frequency during Immunity.
    • Gruncah: Removed the Beam skill and changed the AOE skill to be the main Skill during Immunity.
    • Karon: Reduced the Shield Fire skill use frequency during Immunity.
    • Ginette: Reduced the Monster Summon skill use frequency during Immunity.

  • Increased Hailey Research Material rewards available at each Clear Time in Invasion Dungeons from 3, 2, 1. To 5, 4, 3.
  • Improved the Inversion Reinforcement skill effect.
  • Shield Increase of Overwhelming Shield has been increased to 26.8% of Max HP
  • HP Increase of Overwhelming HP has been increased to 19.8% of Max Shield.
  • Decreased DEF and HP of Pyromaniac (Standard, Hard) in Intercept Battle. Also decreased HP and Shield of the "Hummingbirds" which appears in Executioner and Pyromaniac Intercept Battles.
  • Kill Score for defeating monsters in certain Hard Infiltration Operations has been increased.
    • Kingston: Magister Lab, Sterile Land: Unknown Laboratory, Fortress: Quarantine Zone

  • Shortened the time required to interact with objects.

Bug Fixes

(1) Content

  • Missions have been adjusted to start only after entering the Largescale Outpost barricade.
  • Fixed an issue where incorrect text prompts were displayed when there is a nearby makeshift camp located in a different battlefield.

(2) UI/UX

  • Fixed an issue in the Voltage Charge effect of EXCAVA where the amount of Max Stacks was incorrectly displayed in the next stage of the Enhance Unique Ability screen.
  • Fixed an issue where the Equipment Tier would display "TEXT" when using "Filter all as junk", for Descendants who had it set to "Designate all Tiers" before the update.

(3) Descendants

  • Fixed an issue where "Reference Distance" is incorrectly displayed to be seemed it is affected by "Skill Effect Range related stats in the skill info screen of Hailey's Safe Strategic Retreat
  • Fixed abnormal slipping that happened when Hailey used the Zenith skill after a Sub Attack utilizing Grappling Hook.

(4) Modules

  • Fixed an issue where summoning a Turret within Jayber's Turret Zone with a Module affecting Skill Effect Range equipped, the Turret Zone would not expand as much as it should, due to the Range Module.
  • Fixed an issue where, if Jayber has the 'Turret Engineering' Module equipped, the Turret Engineering skill could duplicate Turret Zones.
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The First Descendant

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Action RPG
Third-Person Shooter
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Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Top Critic Avg: 56 /100 Critics Rec: 26%
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Released
July 2, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Nexon Games
Publisher(s)
Nexon
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics created in Unreal Engine 5.

Players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat alien invaders – The Vulgus who crossed dimensions over 100 years ago and brought with them the devastating Colossi and destruction – for the survival of humanity and to protect Albion and the continent of Ingris. Players will encounter spectacular stories of forces fighting over the Iron Heart as they grow stronger through various missions and raids.

Encounter features that make The First Descendant's gameplay unique: a variety of characters with unique concepts and combat styles, massive boss battles with up to four player co-op, free movement and coordinated action with grappling hooks, a variety of weapons and compelling customization options.

Genre(s)
Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter
How Long To Beat
36 Hours