The First Descendant Update 1.3.25 Patch Notes (16th April 2026)

Greetings, Descendants!

Here are the details of The First Descendant Update 1.3.25.

■ Platforms

• Steam, Xbox, PS5
• Content Introduction
• How It Works

ㄴ "Onslaught Mode" consists of 3 Stages in total.

ㄴ Each Stage progresses in a Wave format.

ㆍ Stage 1: 7 Waves

ㆍ Stage 2: 10 Waves

ㆍ Stage 3: 10 Waves

ㄴ After completing each Stage, you move to the next Combat Area.

ㄴ The Colossus appears in the final Stage.

• Battle Elements
• How to Enter

ㄴ You can enter via the Albion "Tactical Transport Control" or the World Map content menu.

ㄴ Stage 1 of "Onslaught Mode" is unlocked after reaching Mastery Rank 18.

ㆍ Stage 2: Unlocked after completing Stage 1 once.

ㆍ Stage 3: Unlocked after completing Stage 2 once.

• Rewards
• 2 new Trigger Modules have been added.
• The Void Intercept Battle: Abyss Challenge Leaderboard has been changed to "Storm Hanger."
• The Void Intercept Battle: Abyss Challenge leaderboard will be active during the following period.

ㄴ Period: After the 04.16.2026 (Thu) maintenance - 05.21.2026 (Thu) 00:19:59 PDT

• The Void Intercept Battle: Challenge leaderboard's ranking reward conditions, targets, and rewards are the same as for the previous leaderboard, and the period of use for medals will be announced at the time they are awarded.
• Added Completion Rewards for the "Infiltration Operation: Legion Laboratory" Mission.
• Added the following items to Intercept Battle rewards.
• Ranking reward will be given for placing on the Void Intercept Battle: Challenge "Ice Maiden" Leaderboard.
• Ranking reward will be distributed via mail based on your rank at the end of the leaderboard period.
• Mail will be sent sequentially, so players may receive their reward at varying times.

Ranking Reward

Void Intercept Battle: Challenge "Ice Maiden"

• Conditions: All platforms, Solo and 2-4 Player Squads
• Recipients: Top 100
• Reward: Intercept Battle Prime Challenger Medal (limited-time)

ㄴ Available Until: 05.20.2026 (Wed) 22:19:59 PDT

• You will receive the reward for only the highest of your Descendant or Squad Rankings.
• Added an option to set whether Battle Effects are displayed based on the caster.

ㄴ Location: Options - Gameplay - Display Settings

ㄴ Adjusts whether Firearm and Skill effects from other players (excluding yourself) are displayed.

ㄴ Effects generated from monsters, objects, and other sources are not affected by this option and will always be displayed.

ㄴ Even when effects are not displayed, battle sound effects will play normally.

• Removed the "Show explosion effect during combat" option.
• Updated Console Platform Subscriber Exclusive Rewards.
• Platforms and How to Acquire

ㄴ PlayStation

ㆍ Search for "The First Descendant" in the PS Store search bar and navigate to the game details page.

ㆍ Find and download the "PS Plus Exclusive" item under the "Add-Ons" section.

ㆍ After launching the game, you can claim your rewards from the "Inbox" located at the bottom right of the paid Shop.

ㄴ Xbox

ㆍ Launch the game on an Xbox platform that supports it.

ㆍ Navigate to the in-game paid Shop and select "Xbox Game Pass In-Game Benefits."

ㆍ After selecting Claim Reward, you can receive your rewards from the "Inbox" in the Shop.

• Reward Acquisition Period
• Reward List

ㄴ Back Attachment (1 Type): Fluorescent Substance Sprayer

ㄴ Weapon Skin (1 Type): Controller (Tamer Skin)

ㄴ Makeup (1 Type): Rust (Esiemo)

ㄴ Paint: Matte Jelly Blue (4)

(5) Guide

• Added a Guide function.
• Adjusted Synchronization Values for some Descendants.
• Increased Base HP and Shield for Descendants with low Base HP and Shield.
• Added new products.
• Added the new Login Event "\ Premium Cleaning Service Request II."
• Added "\ Esiemo's Onslaught Preparation Mission" to celebrate the launch of Onslaught Mode (Beta).
• Added a survey event for the launch of Onslaught Mode (Beta).

ㄴ You can participate via the "Participate in Survey" button in the Onslaught Mode screen, and rewards can be acquired after submitting your response.

ㆍ The Participate in Survey button will activate after clearing Onslaught Mode Stage 1 once.

ㄴ For more details on the survey period, method, and rewards, please refer to the Event Announcement.

(3) Dismantle Ancestors Module Event Shop

• Added a new Event Shop "\ Fragment Exchange."
• Added a new Event Challenge "\ Dismantle Ancestors Module Week."

ㄴ This achievement can be completed once during the Event Period, to acquire "Ancestors Module Fragments."

ㄴ Period: After the 04.16.2026 (Thu) maintenance - 05.20.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

(4) Accelerate Research Event

• Added the additional Research Time Acceleration event "Accelerate Research Week."
• Added the achievement "\ Accelerate Research Week" to celebrate Accelerate Research Week.

ㄴ After completing the achievement, you can acquire a Material Box and a Crystallization Catalyst Blueprint.

ㄴ Period: After the 04.16.2026 (Thu) maintenance - 05.20.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

(5) Dice Event

• Added the Dice Event "Esiemo's Dice Run," where you roll Dice and acquire rewards based on where you land.
• Added the achievement "\ Esiemo's Dice Run" for the Dice Event.

ㄴ You can Acquire Dice upon completing the achievement.

ㄴ Period: After the 04.29.2026 (Wed) maintenance - 05.20.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

(6) Season 3 Episode 3 Onslaught Mode Beta Twitch Drops

• The Twitch Drops Event will run from Apr. 17 (Fri) 00:00 ~ Apr. 29 (Wed) 07:59 (PDT).
• For more details, please refer to the Drops Event Info on our official website after Apr. 17 (Fri) 00:00 (PDT).

(1) Content

• Increased the acquisition chance of "Ancestors Module Loot" as Mission Completion Rewards through Other Infiltration Support in the "Infiltration Operation: Hard (Axion Plains)" from 5% to 10%.
• Improved the Unique Abilities of three Ultimate Weapons.
• When hitting an enemy while aiming, places a "Target of Light" at the point of impact.
• On hit with "Target of Light," Dispel and "Chain Explosion" are triggered.

ㄴ "Chain Explosion" deals damage to enemies behind the "Target of Light."

ㄴ Increases "Chain Explosion" damage proportional to the number of targets hit.

Sigvore's Proof

• When aiming, fires a "Sticky Bomb."
• The launched Bomb attaches to an enemy and automatically explodes after a certain period of time.
• When disengaging aim, all attached Bombs explode simultaneously, even if the time has not yet elapsed.

ㄴ Increases Sticky Bombs damage proportionally to the number of "Sticky Bombs" attached.

ㄴ Increases "Sticky Bombs" damage the more targets are hit by the explosion.

• "Sticky Bombs" inflict " Thermal Burn" to targets on explosion.
• When holding aim, automatically designates all targets on screen.
• When firing, launches Explosive Rounds at enemy targets.

ㄴ Explosive Rounds trigger Multi-Hits.

• Explosive Rounds deal Additional Damage to specialized enemies, like the Carapace Hull of Razor Claw and the Armored Carapace of Steel Pincer,
• Further improved the Unique Ability of the Ultimate Weapon "Wave of Light."

Unique Ability Changes

Wave of Light

• Increased "Aureole" damage
• Added chance to recover Impact Rounds when defeating an enemy with "Aureole"

ㄴ Trigger Rate: 50%

ㄴ Recovery on Enemy Defeat: 4 Rounds

(3) Arche Tuning

• Expanded the number of Loadouts from 3 → 5.
• Improved the method to equip Mutant Cells.

ㄴ Changed the method from equipping Mutant Cell items to selecting effects.

ㆍ Mutant Cell items will be removed in accordance with this change.

ㆍ Mutant Cells and their Boxes can no longer be acquired, and any currently owned will also be removed.

ㄴ A quality-of-life feature will be added to the Arche Tuning information panel, allowing you to view all equipped Mutant Cells in one place.

ㆍ Selecting an equipped Mutant Cell icon in the information panel will display a visual effect showing where it has been placed.

ㄴ Removed the "Open" and "Extract" functions for Mutant Cell slots.

ㆍ The ARC Genetic Scissors and Fission Accelerant items required for Opening and Extracting will be removed and can no longer be acquired.

• From the Nodes placed on the Arche Tuning Board of certain Descendants, Nodes assigned with stats that cannot be applied will be changed to applicable Nodes.
• Changed the Socket Type of the Mutant Cell Slot located in the lower-left of Enzo's Arche Tuning Board.

ㄴ Mutant Cell Slot Socket Type: Xantic → Almandine

(4) Missions

• Removed the Collection and Destroy Target objectives in "Breach Tracking - Vespers," and reduced the monster defeat count for some objectives.
• Since the monster defeat count for "Breach Tracking - Vespers" objectives was reduced, increased the Gold Gain when defeating Common Monsters and EXP Gain when defeating monsters.
• Deleted objects blocking character movement along indoor paths in "Breach Tracking - Fortress."
• Improved "Sigma Sector (High-risk) - Landing Zone Gideon," so that no remaining monsters are left at previously cleared locations after defeating monsters while following the markers.

(5) Monsters

• Reduced the Dash Attack damage of the Commander "Gramoth."
• Changed the components of Common Collectibles Box and Premium Collectibles Box.
• Library Global Search Feature
• Target Reward

ㄴ Target Reward List Pop-up

ㆍ Added a Target Reward List feature, allowing you to view all items available for Target Rewards in one place.

ㆍ You can access it by selecting an empty Target Reward slot within the Library.

ㄴ Target Reward Quick Register

ㆍ You can configure Target Reward settings from the Map, content entry screen, or Mission results screen.

ㆍ Items eligible for Target Rewards will display a Target Reward icon.

• Consumables UI
• Library Layout Changes

ㄴ Merged the External Components and Reactor categories.

ㄴ Added a Core item category.

(8) Chat

• Added "All" and "Trade" tabs to the Chat tab.
• Added new settings options for chats.

ㄴ Default Display Tab Setting

ㆍ Set the channel to display by default when logging into the game.

ㆍ This setting will apply after reconnecting to the game.

ㄴ Display Channel Setting for the "All" Tab

ㆍ Customize which channels are displayed in the "All" tab.

ㆍ Specific channels can be hidden from the "All" tab.

ㆍ The "Normal" channel cannot be hidden.

(9) Party

• Added 3 new social tags.
• Improved the logic for Quick Join to reduce wait times.

ㄴ (Previous) You join Parties whose tags match yours or Parties with no tags.

ㄴ (Improved) You can now also join Parties with different tags that have a high likelihood of progressing together.

(10) UI & UX

• When searching for External Components in the Inventory, you can now find the desired External Components by searching Set Effect descriptions.
• Improved the External Component keyword search list.

ㄴ You can find External Components that contain the relevant keyword in their Set Effects and External Component Options.

Removed

▪ Skill Critical Hit Rate

▪ Skill Critical Hit Damage

▪ Skill Power

▪ Skill Cost

▪ Skill Cooldown

▪ Skill Duration Increase

▪ Skill Effect Range

▪ Movement Speed

▪ Fire Rate

▪ Firearm ATK

▪ Melee Weapon ATK

▪ Sprint Accelerator

▪ Hazmat Disposal Team

▪ Pulsating Power

▪ Manus

▪ Ballistic Tracker

▪ Dimension Destroyer

▪ Circulation

• Improved the display format for the reward source of rewards obtainable through "Accept Other Infiltration Support."
• Changed the "Accept Other Infiltration Support" button from a checkbox to a toggle switch, on the Infiltration Operation entry screen, and the selectable area will be expanded to also include the text.
• Added a sort condition for owned quantity to the Amorphous Material selection screen accessible through the Shaping Device.
• Improved the Research UI to allow for Research Materials to be set as goals.
• When registering Research Materials as an objective in the Library and Research UI, the registered objective icon will now only appear on the materials that have been registered as an objective.

(11) Miscellaneous

• Weapon icon tooltips now reflect Unique Effect level information.
• To improve story progression and server stability, changing Equipment and Customization Items will not be possible during a single-player Exclusive Story.
• After unlocking World Difficulty Hard, all Ranged Weapons of Rare Tier or below can now be purchased via Deslin in Albion.
• Added Spawns to the Descendant Pose options in Photo Mode.
• Movement input in Albion now rotates the character in the direction of the input.
• Creator badges will now also be displayed for platform accounts other than Nexon accounts.
• The Companion App will be updated on Apr. 17 (Fri) (PDT).

ㄴ When Research Materials are available for consecutive research, you will now be directed straight to the research screen.

ㄴ Arche Tuning will be improved to align with in-game specifications.

(1) Descendants

• Sharen
• Added Missing Reactor power-related text to the tooltips of 8 Trigger Modules.
• Fixed an issue where some Trigger Module effects appeared delayed on the HUD at the start of a mission.
• Fixed an issue where the "Defense Neutralization" Arche Tuning effect failed to activate when the Trigger Module "Gap in Time" was equipped.

(3) Content

• Fixed an issue where acquiring a Trigger Module and an Ancestors Module simultaneously caused the count to stack in the Quest "Acquire Modules."
• Fixed an issue where some Stage 10 Missions in the "Void Erosion Purge: Normal" displayed a lower Accelerate Research value than what was actually applied.
• Fixed an issue where voice lines played multiple times repeatedly during Normal Difficulty Missions.

(4) Monsters

• The Dash Skill of the Commander "Abyss Scarab" now deals damage on landing rather than in midair.
• Fixed an issue where the Commander monster 'Dread Armor Commando' would remain immune to damage after its Shield was destroyed using the Descendant 'Dia's 'Snowflake Clash' skill upon entering Phase 2.

(5) UI & UX

• Improved the acquisition section of the Library so that expired "Void Intercept Battle: Abyss" and "Void Intercept Battle: Challenge" entries are no longer displayed.
• Improved the acquisition section of the Library so that the Void Vessel Inbox is displayed along with the Void Vessel icon.
• Fixed an issue where the available Descendant for shared skins would become deselected in the Shop.
• Fixed an issue where the storage period was not displayed in the Lost and Found.
• Fixed an issue where the Event pop-up title was not displayed.
• Updated the notification message text when changing information via Party settings.

ㄴ (Previous) My Social Tags for the Party Finder will change to the tags of the battle.

ㄴ (Updated) Current settings have been saved.

(6) Miscellaneous

• Fixed an issue where the Battle HUD appearance and joining Party voice chat was delayed at the start of a Mission.
• Fixed an issue where the camera position would change when changing weapons while Sprinting in Albion.
• Fixed an issue where the camera would not match the character's state when changing weapons while Sprinting.
• Fixed an issue where hit detection would sometimes count less than normal when using Full Auto Weapons in an unstable frame rate environment.
• Fixed an issue where some Item Customizations could not be placed in the Lounge.

Thank you.