Nexon has released Hotfix 1.2.11 for The First Descendant, bringing a range of improvements, adjustments, and bug fixes across multiple gameplay aspects. This update enhances Sigma Sector missions by reducing the height of certain enemies and increasing the number of mission attempts, while Void Erosion Purge receives increased rewards, a reduced death penalty, and a lower time restriction, making the mode more rewarding. Additionally, visual fatigue has been minimized in several areas, including the teleportation effects of key commander monsters and the Purifying Blaze effect from Serena’s Divine Surge module.
The patch also introduces enhancements to UI navigation, including improved shop navigation hotkeys and better organization of related items. Several issues have been addressed, such as incorrect stat values on certain modules, visual animation glitches for characters like Valby, and display errors in various game menus. Alongside these improvements, new sub-quests have been added under the Descendant Instructor menu, and interaction improvements have been made for weapons and modules. Players can now expect a smoother experience with better optimization and clearer UI functionality.
The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.11 Full Patch Notes
Content Improvements
Sigma Sector
- Reduced the height of the Vulgus Storm Breaker in Landing Zone Cassian.
- Increased the number of attempts for Sigma Sector Mission Challenge from 5 to 8.
- Minimized visual fatigue when commanders “Karel’s First Descendant Dia” and “Obliviant Commander, Pattern Elias” teleport the player.
Void Erosion Purge
- Increased the number of Core Amplifiers earned as rewards in Stages 21-30.
- Added Core Particle Disruptors as obtainable loot from monsters in Stages 21-30, with higher drop chances at later stages.
- Increased the time limit for Stages 1-30 from 10 minutes to 12 minutes.
- Reduced the death penalty duration from 24 seconds to 20 seconds.
- Decreased monster HP in Stages 25-29.
Descendants
- Reduced visual fatigue caused by the Purifying Blaze effect in Serena’s Divine Surge module.
Weapons & Modules
- Modified projectile explosion and Cluster Rounds effect of “Restored Relic” to reduce visual fatigue.
- “Ground Sweeper” unique weapon will now replenish Rounds per Magazine when interacting with another “Ground Sweeper” in Sigma Sector.
UI & UX
- Improved Shop page navigation hotkeys for continuous input.
- Changed “Deselect All” to “Select All” in the Descendant selection window of the Shop.
- Adjusted “Related Items” to display only available products in the Customize menu.
- Fixed incorrect remaining time display for “Assist with Serena’s Covert Operations” Event.
- Added “Owned” label to Research interface for Fellow-related Research Materials.
- Improved Screen Tilt/Rotate sliders in Photo Mode for smoother adjustments.
- Adjusted gamepad button functionality for core equip result screen.
Miscellaneous
- Added new Sub Quests under “View Quest Again” in the Descendant Instructor, including “Weapon Core Unlocking Training” and “Introduction to Void Erosion Purge.”
- Fixed an issue preventing the selection of completed Bonus benefits in Sigma Sector.
Bug Fixes
Content
- Fixed incorrect attack range and effect direction of commanders “Karel’s First Descendant Dia” and “Obliviant Commander, Pattern Elias” during immunity phases.
- Fixed an issue preventing progress in “A New Encryption Scheme” and “Invasion” quests when reconnecting.
Descendants
- Fixed an animation issue where Valby and Ultimate Valby displayed abnormal movement when their “Clean Up” skill ended mid-air.
Weapons & Modules
- Fixed incorrect stat values displayed in tooltips for “Multi-Sight Module (Impact Rounds)” and “Multi-Processor Module (Special Rounds).”
- Fixed a UI issue where “Firing Duration” was incorrectly shown in red when enhancing the Albion Cavalry Gun’s Unique Ability.
UI & UX
- Fixed real-time filter updates in the Shop’s Descendant selection.
- Adjusted Shop Inbox tab to display a red dot for notifications.
- Added a warning message when attempting to exceed purchase limits in the “[Event] Operation Support Shop.”
- Fixed an issue where Back Attachment Paints did not display when moving between maps.
- Adjusted Fire Rate stat display in Weapon Info to remove decimal points.
- Fixed an issue preventing unequipping items using a controller in the Customize > Fellow Main Screen menu.
- Corrected missing calculation formula in the DPS UI for “Multi-Hit Chance” and “Multi-Hit Damage” stats.
Miscellaneous
- Fixed UI tooltip display issues for Inversion effects in all languages except Korean.
- Fixed incorrect scrolling behavior in Acquisition Info for Combining and Dismantling.
The First Descendant launched on July 2, 2024, and is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
