The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.17 has been released. This hotfix brings balanced adjustments and gameplay enhancements across multiple platforms including Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5. Notably, the update adjusts the difficulty of the Void Erosion Purge modes, boosts Skill Damage for Descendants, and removes penalties on certain attribute skills to improve overall gameplay flexibility. These changes reflect the developers' ongoing efforts to refine the gaming experience based on player feedback and data analysis. Read the full patch notes below.
Here are the details on The First Descendant Hotfix 1.2.17, patched maintenance-free.
■ Patch Date
- 05.14.2025 (Wed) 23:30 PDT
■ Platforms
- Steam, Xbox Series X│S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5
■ Patch Details
- Adjusted the difficulty of Void Erosion Purge: Normal (Stages 1–30)
ㄴ Increased Skill Damage for Descendants.
ㄴ Removed penalties applied to inferior and disadvantageous attribute skills.
- Removed penalties for inferior and disadvantageous attribute skills in Void Erosion Purge: Challenge (Stages 1–5).
# Director’s Comment
Following the 1.2.14 update, we took a closer look at gameplay data and found that some skills still had room for improvement.
With this update, we've made adjustments to help more Descendants make better use of their skills across different situations.
We're also introducing the Mutant Cell system in the upcoming 1.2.18 update, which will further enhance skill effectiveness.
We hope you're looking forward to it.
Source: The First Descendant
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