Summary
Nexon releases hotfix 1.0.6 forThe First Descendant, addressing numerous bugs and other issues impacting the popular looter shooter. Following its launch early in July, Nexon’sThe First Descendanthas proven to be a hit with players as it takes elements from other popular titles in this genre, likeWarframeandDestiny 2.
In order to maintain player interest and popularity, Nexon continues to makeimprovements and updates toThe First Descendanton a consistent basis. In fact, just this week saw a major new update that added characters Luna and Ultimate Valby, another boss battle against Gluttony, as well as new gear to craft like the Hand Cannon Peace Maker. On top of that, Nexon continues to monitor player feedback both for problems as well as what may not be working quite as well as expected. With that in mind, there’s a new update for players to download, bringing plenty more quality of life updates.
Following hot on the heels of the massive1.5 update forThe First Descendant, Nexon releases a new hotfix which is smaller in overall size, but makes many important improvements and fixes bugs impacting the game. In addition to making adjustments to various Descendant characters like Jayber, Kyle, and Valby, this hotfix has resolved an issue players had been reporting where Weekly and Seasonal Challenges associated with the Battle Pass were not correctly rewarding players with Supply Coins. Thankfully, any bugged challenges that have been addressed will be appropriately granted to players once this patch has been applied. In addition, one of the community’s favorite farming missions called “Fortress Outskirts” in White-Night Gulch has also been fixed, now spawning in the correct number of enemies, which seemingly broke after Update 1.5.
Alongside the various bug fixes, Update 1.0.6 also makes a couple of content improvements forThe First Descendantplayers making purchases using Caliberfrom the in-game store. Specifically, Nexon has added an indicator to the store that will make it easier for players to know if a bundle features items that they don’t have inventory space for. In addition, the bundle price will now be discounted if there is an inventory limit issue.
Alongside recent updates,Nexon is also offering free rewards toThe First Descendantplayersin celebration of the game’s major update. For a limited time from August 2 to 8, players should visit the in-game Mailbox in the Albion social space to retrieve a variety of boosts. Gold and Kyper shard drop rates, Descendant EXP and Weapon EXP are all getting a 30% boost, though players should keep in mind that once activated, they’ll remain active for 3 days before expiring.
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The First Descendant
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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.
