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u/GaznaThePug — 1 day ago
(In-Game) 8/20 (Thu) Event Info
Greetings, Descendants!
We would like to inform you of the events that will begin after the 8.20 (Thu) update.
Details can be found in the Game Menu (ESC) > "Event" on the right, or in the "Descendant Mission Board" accessible via the dedicated shortcut key or NPC "BB-On."
■ Event 1. [Attendance] Frontline Medical Support
Log in every day to receive a variety of special rewards, including Luna's "Medical Support" skin!
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.23.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
※ You may receive Attendance Rewards by logging in again after reset (00:00 PDT).
■ Event 2. Karel's Mothership: Conquest | Creator Challenge Vote
Which team will be the fastest to conquer Karel's Mothership, on September 3rd?
Predict the Creator Challenge Live Showdown winner and earn rewards!
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.02.2026 (Wed) 07:59 PDT
For more details on the Karel's Mothership: Conquest - Creator Challenge Voting, please visit the [Event Page].
※ Rewards may vary depending on the prediction results.
※ The Event Page will be revealed after the update ends.
■ Event 3. The Great Battle Deployment Mission
Meet the new Descendant Raven, and the revamped Kyle and Keelan!
Complete Event Missions to earn special rewards.
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
[Daily Missions]
※ Daily Missions reset at 00:00 PDT every day during the event.
[Special Missions]
※ Special Missions can be completed once during the Event Period.
■ Event 4. New Content Challenge Mission
Experience the new content added such as Mega Dungeons and Trials and enhance your Battle Power with Mission Completion Rewards!
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
[Daily Missions]
※ Daily Missions reset at 00:00 PDT every day during the event.
[Weekly Missions]
※ Weekly Missions reset every Thursday at 00:00 PDT during the event period.
[Special Missions]
※ Special Missions can be completed once during the Event Period.
※ Research Request Missions are counted at the time of the Research Request, not when Research is completed.
※ Accelerate Research Items are items that, when used, can reduce the remaining Research time by a designated amount.
: Any time exceeding the remaining Research time is discarded. If Research is cancelled after using an Accelerate Research Item, the item will not be returned.
■ Event 5. Accelerate Research Week
Completing Accelerate Research content reduces the time of ongoing research.
Play the game and complete your research faster!
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
※ The Accelerate Research effect stacks with other Research boost effects.
※ The Accelerate Research content and time reduction may vary with each Event. Detailed values per piece of content can be checked via the Info button next to Anais in Albion or on the World Map.
■ Event 6. Descendant's Weekend
Experience special boost effects applied every weekend and become even stronger!
Boosts can also be experienced in the newly updated Karel's Mothership.
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
※ Boost effects will be applied when playing the above content during the Event Period.
※ Can be stacked with effects from other boosts.
※ Event Boost effects do not apply to Today's Bonus, Amorphous Dimensional Stone rewards, or Special Operation Wave mid-stage rewards.
■ Event Precautions
※ Please check the timeline of each event to participate.
※ If server maintenance is performed on the final day of the event, the event will end when maintenance begins.
※ Rewards sent via mail will arrive in your Mailbox within 10 minutes of being claimed.
※ Please be sure to claim event rewards sent to your Mailbox before they expire.
※ Items earned through Events may be provided in a different manner in the future.
Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 1 day ago
Karel's Mothership "Conquest" Difficulty & Ranking Run Event Advanced Info
Greetings, Descendants!
A new challenge is coming to Karel's Mothership.
"Conquest," the ultimate difficulty that surpasses the existing Normal/Hard Difficulty, will be available for a limited time.
To celebrate, the Ranking Run Event, to crown the greatest Descendant, will also take place.
Conquest Difficulty is not simply about farming rewards. It is challenging content designed to push you to your limits to prove your prowess.
Descendants who successfully clear it will receive a special prestigious Cosmetic Item,
and top-ranked players can look forward to exclusive, permanent limited rewards, so stay tuned and join in!
Conquest Difficulty
Take on the ultimate difficulty and prove your prowess.
Conquest Difficulty is a new difficulty tier for Karel's Mothership, ranking above the existing Normal/Hard Difficulty.
Conquest is a limited-time Event and is not permanently available.
Conquest Difficulty is unlocked after clearing "Karel's Mothership" Normal Difficulty 1 time.
After the first clear, 1 Honor Reward per account will be distributed. Repeated clears will allow you to acquire the same Mission Completion Rewards as Hard Difficulty.
Conquest Difficulty operates in two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2, each with different participation rules and rewards.
Please refer to the "Conquest Difficulty Ranking Run Event" Info below for details on schedules, participation rules, and reward information.
Conquest Difficulty Ranking Run Event
Who will be the Descendant to take down Karel the fastest?
During the Conquest Difficulty Event Period, the special Event Ranking Run, where players compete for the fastest clear time, will take place simultaneously.
1. Ranking Run Schedule & Participation Rules
Info
※ The Leaderboard will be reset after Phase 1 ends when Phase 2 begins.
※ Reward eligibility will be confirmed based on the Leaderboard rankings at the end of each Phase.
2. Ranking Criteria
- Rankings are determined by fastest clear time
- Unified Leaderboard across all platforms (PC, PS, XBOX)
- Team Leaderboards
ㄴ The same account may participate in multiple parties and hold multiple records.
ㄴ However, ranking rewards are distributed only once per account.
3. Rewards
(1) Conquest Clear Rewards
- Descendants who successfully clear Conquest Difficulty will receive a special Honor Reward once per account.
- This reward will be automatically distributed via in-game mail after clearing Conquest Difficulty.
- Weapon Skin: Tyrant's End ("Malicious Dominator" Weapon Skin)
- Name Card: Hero of the Dawn
- UI Theme: Hero of the Dawn
(2) Phase Ranking Rewards
Guidelines
※ Final rankings will be confirmed based on the Leaderboard at the time of the deadline.
※ Even if you acquired First Half Ranking Rewards, Permanent Rewards will not be distributed if you fall outside the ranking at the end of the Second Half.
※ Conversely, even if you were outside the ranking during the First Half reward distribution, you can still acquire Permanent Rewards if you enter the rankings by the end of the Second Half.
※ Phase 1 and 2 rewards are not distributed in real time. They will be sent via in-game mail after rankings are finalized.
Ranking Run Event Precautions
- Participating in the Event via unauthorized programs, bug exploitation, or other illegitimate means is strictly prohibited.
- If activities outside the scope of normal play are detected, such as using another player's account or proxy play, reward distribution may be withdrawn.
- If conduct that undermines the fairness of the Event is detected, access to the game may be restricted in accordance with our Operation Policy.
- Even after rankings have been recorded, if improper use is detected, actions such as rank invalidation, reward retrieval, and game access restrictions may be taken. Such actions may apply to the individual player or the entire team that player belongs to.
- Even if a ranking record is invalidated due to improper use detected after the Event ends, the rewards for that rank will not be passed on to the next eligible participant.
- Depending on the type of violation, the same sanctions may apply to all Party Members.
- The Leaderboard will not be maintained after the Event ends, and individual ranking records will not be available for separate inquiry.
- We are unable to assist with any disadvantages that arise from failing to check the participation requirements and rules.
Special Event: Karel's Mothership: Conquest Creator Challenge
To celebrate the opening of Conquest Difficulty, a special showdown featuring popular Creators will take place.
Predict which team will conquer Karel's Mothership the fastest and earn rewards!
1. Match Format
- 09.03.2026 (Thu) 03:00 PDT
- Each team will take on Conquest Difficulty 3 times in a row
- Leaving mid-run is not allowed
- The best result out of 3 attempts will be taken as the final record
2. Detailed Schedule
3. Event Rewards
Additionally, 5 lucky Descendants who participated in the vote will be selected through a raffle to receive a Scale Figurine.
For more details about this Event, please refer to the Event Page.
We look forward to seeing the fierce battles as you push beyond your limits, Descendants.
Prove your skills in Conquest, the ultimate difficulty for Karel's Mothership.
Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 1 day ago
(In-Game) August New/Returning Player Event Info
Greetings, Descendants!
We would like to announce an Event for Returning Descendants following the 8/20 (Thu) update.
Details can be found in the Game Menu (ESC) > "Event" on the right, or in the "Descendant Mission Board" accessible via the dedicated shortcut key or NPC "BB-On."
■ Event 1. [Returning] Back to Albion
Welcome back to Albion, Descendant! We've prepared special rewards just for you.
Complete the major content up to Season 4 and receive growth support for Ultimate Weapons and Ancestors Modules!
- Event Target
1) Returning Descendant: Descendants who logged in after 08.17.2026 (Mon) 19:00 PDT and have not logged in within the last 30 days prior to their login date
※ Returning Descendants are determined as of the event start date. After the event begins, even if you do not log in for 30 days, returning player rewards will not be granted.
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) PDT update - 11.11.2026 (Wed) 22:59 PST
[Special Missions]
※ Special Missions can be completed once during the Event Period.
■ Event 2. Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide
Special Growth Support for Descendants with Mastery Rank 20 or lower!
Complete all Boost Path content to finish building the "Ultimate Bunny" Electric Condense build, which lets you take on a wide variety of content.
- Event Target: Descendants with Mastery Rank 20 or lower
※ Once the Boost Path has been started, the Event will not end even if your Mastery Rank increases or your Mastery Rank reaches 21 or higher during the Event.
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) PDT update - 11.16.2026 (Mon) 22:59 PST
[How to Participate]
- Select [Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide] from your in-game Inventory to view the Quest list.
- Quests can be progressed while playing as the Descendant Bunny or Ultimate Bunny and once complete, the "Ultimate Bunny" Electric Condense build will be fully assembled.
※ During the "Auto Build Setup" stage, the current Loadout will automatically be overwritten with the sample build, including Modules.
If you wish to keep the existing build, please copy the settings to another Loadout slot or save it as a preset.
[Boost Path Chapter]
- There are 13 chapters in total, with each chapter consisting of additional Quest Objectives that help with Main Quest progress.
- For Descendants who have already completed the Main Quest, some Quests may automatically complete.
※ Detailed Quest content and rewards for each chapter can be checked in-game.
■ Event Precautions
※ Please check the timeline of each event to participate.
※ If server maintenance is performed on the final day of the event, the event will end when maintenance begins.
※ Rewards sent via mail will arrive in your Mailbox within 10 minutes of being claimed.
※ Please be sure to claim event rewards sent to your Mailbox before they expire.
※ Items earned through Events may be provided in a different manner in the future.
Thank you.
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u/GaznaThePug — 1 day ago
The First Descendant Update 1.4.0
Greetings, Descendants!
Here are the details of The First Descendant Update 1.4.0.
■ Platforms
- Steam, Xbox, PS5
■ Update 1.4.0
New Main Story
- Weekly completion reward
ㄴ Added Karel's Mothership: Hard to the weekly content.
ㄴ Clear 1 time
ㆍ 300 Merit Token can be obtained.
ㆍ 150,000 Kuiper Shard can be obtained.
New Content: Trials
- Rewards
ㄴ Upon defeating a Commander: 5 Superconductive Cooling Unit
ㄴ Upon defeating a Common Monster
ㆍ Has a very small chance to acquire a "Transcendent Weapon Loot." (Quality 400 Transcendent Weapon can be obtained.)
Void Intercept Battle: Extreme
- Official Service Launch
ㄴ Official service of Void Intercept Battle: Extreme is launched.
- Critical Point Breakthrough
ㄴ The Max HP, Max Shield, DEF, Firearm Attribute Resistance, and Skill Attribute Resistance of 'Lava Citadel' are changed.
ㄴ The following Critical Point effects have been changed.
ㄴ The way Lava Citadel's 'Surging Heat' effect slows Fire Rate is changed from additive to multiplicative.
ㄴ Removed the Weak Point Damage Adjustment Value in Lava Citadel.
New Descendant: Raven
- The new Descendant "Raven" is added.
- Default Skill Info
ㄴ Passive: Queen of Darkness
ㆍ When defeating an enemy, recover Shield by a certain amount.
ㆍ When a Shotgun is Equipped, increase Firearm ATK and Movement Speed.
ㆍ Deal Additional Damage proportional to the number of shells hit.
ㆍ When using Roll, Raven uses a unique motion and moves farther.
ㄴ Active 1: Shadow Shot
ㆍ The closer to the target, the greater the Damage dealt.
ㆍ Inflict "Trace" on the target hit.
ㆍ With each direct attack on enemies with Trace with a Shotgun, all enemies around Raven with Trace receive Damage.
ㄴ Active 2: Raven Feather
ㆍ Launch ravens forward, creating "Blade Feather."
ㆍ Blade Feather inflicts Bleed to nearby enemies.
ㆍ When using the skill again, Raven retrieves Blade Feather and quickly moves to the position.
ㄴ Active 3: Shadow Step
ㆍ Inflicts "Trace" to nearby enemies while moving forward.
ㆍ Raven gains "Veil of Night."
ㆍ This effect is removed after neutralizing Damage received from enemies over a certain number of times.
ㆍ Direct attacks with Shotgun deal powerful damage while "Veil of Night" is active.
ㄴ Active 4: Vendetta
ㆍ It is an Area Attack that can be used for up to 5 streaks.
ㆍ The closer to the target, the greater the Damage dealt.
- 2 Transcendent Module exclusive for Raven
ㄴ Nightfall
ㆍ Change 'Raven Feather' to an attack type Skill 'Raven's Claw.'
ㆍ Gain Buff proportional to the number of summoned Raven's Claw.
ㆍ 'Raven's Claw' deals strong Damage to the strongest enemy within the range at regular intervals.
ㄴ Law of the Back Alley
ㆍ Has "Edict" effect that weakens the target.
ㆍ When attacking with a Firearm, deals Additional Damage proportional to the number of "Edict" granted to the target.
ㆍ When using "Shadow Step," rounds are not consumed for a certain period of time.
- 2 Exclusive Transcendent Module for Raven can be obtained by completing the Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" and Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)" Mission.
ㄴ Has a 20% chance each to be acquired when completing Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" mission
ㄴ Has a 15% chance each to be acquired when completing the Sigma Sector: Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty) Mission
- The Complex Filament Seed required to craft Raven can be obtained by defeating the Commanders in the Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" and Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)."
ㄴ New Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory"
ㆍ Can obtain between 4 and 8
ㆍ A chance to obtain between 16 and 18
ㄴ Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)"
ㆍ Can obtain between 1 and 3 from each of the 2 Commanders
ㆍ A chance to obtain between 6 and 7
- The blueprints required to craft the Raven can be obtained from Amorphous Material Pattern: Raven.
ㄴ The Amorphous Material Pattern: Raven can be obtained by completing the Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" and Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)" mission.
ㆍ Has a 30% chance to be acquired when completing Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" mission
ㆍ Has a 20% chance to be acquired when completing the Sigma Sector: Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty) Mission
New Equipment: Transcendent Weapons
- Added new Transcendent Weapons.
- Transcendent Weapons are the highest Tier Weapons and have Quality and Quality Range.
ㄴ Quality is an indicator of the performance and value of a Transcendent Weapon.
ㄴ Quality Ranges are categorized by Quality Value. When the Quality Range changes, the weapon's performance increases significantly.
New Trigger Modules
- 2 new Trigger Modules have been added.
(1) Perfect Positioning
ㄴ When using Roll, Grappling Hook, or Redeployment type skill, gains Maneuver stacks
ㄴ When using a Redeployment type skill while Maneuver is at Max Stacks, gains "Perfect Positioning."
ㆍ Increases Max Shield and Skill Power for the duration. No Bullet Consumption
(2) Aesthetics of Violation
ㄴ Dealing damage to a Colossus, Commander, or Tyrant with a Clash type Skill inflicts "Brand of the Weak."
ㄴ When attacking an enemy inflicted with "Brand of the Weak" with "Neutralize" Skill, activates the following effects:
ㆍ Returns a certain amount of the longest remaining Cooldown
ㆍ Increases Skill Power for the duration
- Upon completing Karel's Mothership mission, there is a 22.5% chance on Normal difficulty and a 30% chance on Hard difficulty to obtain a Trigger Module Loot L, which contains 1 of 2 new Trigger Modules.
- Changed the content reward that can be obtained from the Trigger Module Selection Box to Trigger Module Selection Box H.
ㄴ Trigger Module Selection Box H
ㆍ This selection box contains 38 existing Trigger Module Selection Box components plus 2 new Trigger Modules.
ㆍ It can be earned as a reward from the following contents.
ㆍ Axion Plains, Wall Crasher, Void Vessel: Medium-Sized Facility Zone, Supermassive Receptor, Forbidden Sanctuary, Exposed Underwater Base, Legion Laboratory, Bastion of Immortality, Bounty Operations, Karel's Mothership
- New Trigger Modules have been added to Trigger Module-related rewards for defeating "Axion Plains - Wall Crasher."
ㄴ Guaranteed rewards
ㆍ (Before) Acquire 5 of 38 Trigger Module types
ㆍ (After) Acquire 5 of 40 Trigger Module types
ㄴ Trigger Module rewards obtained at a low chance
ㆍ (Before) Acquire 1 of each of 38 Trigger Module types, for a total of 38
ㆍ (After) Acquire 1 of each of 40 Trigger Module types, for a total of 40
Inversion Reinforcement
- Some useful Inversion Reinforcement Effects have been retained, while others have been changed.
- Changed "Recovery" category to "Assistance" category.
Descendant Rebalance/Improvements
(1) Common
- Rescuing a DBNO ally now grants buffs.
(3) Kyle
- Adjusted the performance of the following skills.
- Default Skills
ㄴ Repulsion Dash
ㆍ Enemies are now knocked back in a direction parallel to Kyle's forward movement.
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 812.4% → 1,168.6%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,881.1% → 2,771.6%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%
ㄴ Magnetic Bulwark
(Barrier)
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%
ㄴ Magnetism Spurt
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 2,864.5% → 8,186.1%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%
ㄴ Superconductivity Thrusters
ㆍ Slightly reduced the skill's post delay.
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 28,324.6% → 36,792.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%
- Transcendent Module "Diamagnetic Bulwark"
ㄴ Diamagnetic Bulwark
ㆍ Enemies are now knocked back in a direction parallel to the barrier's forward movement.
(Barrier)
ㆍ Damage on Knockback: Skill Power x 2,074.6% → 1,482.2%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%
- Transcendent Module "Self-Directed Eruption"
ㄴ Self-Directed Eruption
ㆍ While the skill is active, Movement Speed increases.
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 2,016.0% → 8,186.1%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%
- Transcendent Module "Superconductive Bombing"
ㄴ Superconductive Bombing
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.40%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 280.0%
- Transcendent Module "Superconductive Bombing MARK 2"
ㄴ Superconductive Bombing MARK 2
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.40%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 280.0%
(4) Keelan
- Adjusted the performance of the following skills.
- Default Skills
ㄴ Void Corrosion
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 687.1% → 3,950.8%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 391.6% → 2,251.7%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Onslaught
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 1,595.4% → 1,834.7%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 1,753.2% → 2,016.2%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 292.2% → 336.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Septic Gust
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,623.9% → 5,602.5%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Blood Rot
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,268.7% → 4,377.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Tremor
(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)
ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 4,258.2% → 9,793.9%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
- Transcendent Module "Focus on Prey"
ㄴ Void Corrosion
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,055.8% → 3,642.5%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 216.1% → 745.5%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Onslaught
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 1,957.8% → 2,251.5%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 788.9% → 907.2%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 219.1% → 252.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Septic Gust
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,900.6% → 6,557.1%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
(Blood Rot)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 2,203.7% → 7,602.8%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Tremor
(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)
ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 3,064.9% → 5,287.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
- Transcendent Module "Mobile Strike"
ㄴ Onslaught
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 759.4% → 1,834.7%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 1,609.1% → 2,016.2%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 219.1% → 336.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
(Corrosion Acceleration)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 342.5% → 787.8%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
- Transcendent Module "Fierce Attack"
ㄴ Fierce Attack
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 1,595.4% → 1,834.7%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Pierce Damage x 2: Skill Power x 847.7% → 336.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 1,753.2% → 974.9%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 292.2% → 2,016.2%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Septic Turbulence
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Tremor
(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)
ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 4,258.2% → 7,345.4%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
- Transcendent Module "Septic Torrent"
ㄴ Hunt
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 687.1% → 4,741.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 391.6% → 2,702.0%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Septic Torrent
ㆍ An issue where the 'Septic Torrent' effect stacked is fixed.
(Skill effects)
ㆍ Continuous Damage: Skill Power x 1,623.9% → 2,801.2%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
(When a Melee Weapon is Equipped)
ㆍ Additional Damage on Melee Weapon Attack: Skill Power x 1,130.5% → 2,860.2%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
ㄴ Tremor
(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)
ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 4,258.2% → 9,793.9%
ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%
ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%
HQ Special Orders
- Added a new quest schedule for HQ Special Orders.
ㄴ Period: 08.28.2026 (Fri) 00:00 - 09.23.2026 (Thu) 23:59 PDT
ㄴ Acquisition Count by Reward Types
ㄴ Descendant/Weapon/Fellow rewards: 4 times per cycle
ㄴ Anais's Research Material Box I: 3 times per cycle
ㄴ Anais's Research Material Box II: 1 time per cycle
ㄴ Core Acquisition Quest: 4 times per cycle
Miscellaneous
(1) Skill Types
- Added a new skill type, "Redeployment."
ㄴ This is a skill type that does not deal damage but instantly changes the Descendant's position.
(2) Customization
- The weapon skins of the Ultimate Weapons below can now be applied to Transcendent Weapons.
(3) Graphic Option Changes
- A V-Sync (Vertical Synchronization) option is now available when using DLSS or FSR Frame Generation.
ㄴ V-Sync is not supported when using DLSS Frame Generation in Dynamic mode.
- An FPS Limit (Frame Rate Limit) option is now available when using DLSS or FSR Frame Generation.
- A NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency option is now available when using DLSS Frame Generation.
ㄴ The NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency option is supported only in the On or On + Boost settings.
Battle Pass
(8) Other Improvements
- Accessing the Battle Pass via the Go to Battle Pass notification now takes you to the details page containing the displayed rewards.
- The Earn Supply Coins button now displays an image of the Supply Coin.
(9) Precautions
- Quantum Incubator, Dimension Analyzer, Ion Accelerator, and Precision Ion Accelerator can be used after reaching Mastery Rank 6 and unlocking Enhance Reactors.
- Crystallization Catalyst can be used after reaching Mastery Rank 7 and unlocking Module Socket Type assignment.
- Refined Axium Crystal can be used on a single Descendant when the following conditions are met simultaneously:
ㄴ Crystallization Catalyst used 5 times & Energy Activator used & Arche Tuning Level 10 or higher reached
- Superheated Material can be used after reaching Mastery Rank 10.
Shops
Events
(1) Login Event
- Added a new Login Event, "[Attendance] Frontline Medical Support."
ㄴ This 28-day event allows you to use Attendance Memento, which can be exchanged for past attendance rewards.
ㄴ You can acquire a variety of items, including "Raven's Ancestors Module Selection Box" and "Luna's Medical Support Box."
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.23.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
(2) Web Event
- Added a new web event, "Karel's Mothership: Conquest | Creator Challenge Vote."
ㄴ Visit the linked URL and vote for the creator team you think will conquer Karel's Mothership the fastest.
ㄴ Rewards will be distributed later based on the results.
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.02.2026 (Wed) 07:59 PDT
(3) Event Challenge
- Added a new Event Challenge, "The Great Clash Deployment Mission."
ㄴ Complete the challenges for the new Descendant and the Descendants who have grown even stronger.
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
- Added a new Event Challenge, "New Content Challenge Mission."
ㄴ Experience the newly added content and complete the challenges.
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
(4) Returning Player Exclusive Event
- Added a new returning player exclusive Event Challenge, "[Returning] Back to Albion."
ㄴ Look back on your journey so far through these challenges.
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 11.11.2026 (Wed) 22:59 PST
(5) Boost Event
- Boost event "Descendant's Weekend" has been added.
ㄴ Boosts will be applied to the following content:
ㆍ Karel's Mothership & Infiltration Operations & Sigma Sector
ㆍ Descendant EXP, Weapon Proficiency, Unique Arche Factor EXP +20%
ㆍ Special Operations & Breach Tracking
ㆍ Gold, Kuiper Shard +20%
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
ㆍ Applied every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
(6) Accelerate Research Event
- Added the Accelerate Research events "[Weekday] Accelerate Research Week" and "[Weekend] Accelerate Research Week."
ㄴ The Weekend event bonus is double that of the Weekday event.
ㄴ Complete the Accelerate Research content to shorten the research time.
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
(7) Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide Event [Go to Event Notice]
- Added a starter exclusive event "Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide."
ㄴ Participating in the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide will allow you to complete the Ultimate Bunny build.
- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 11.16.2026 (Mon) 22:59 PST
- Participation Conditions
ㄴ Descendants with Mastery Rank 20 or lower will start the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide event automatically upon login during the event period.
ㆍ Once the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide event has started, reaching Mastery Rank 21 or higher will not affect your progress in the event.
ㆍ Descendants with Mastery Rank 21 or higher who login during the event cannot start the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide event.
ㄴ Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide can be accessed via a dedicated button in your Inventory (I).
ㄴ Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide consists of 13 chapters.
ㆍ To progress the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide, you must have Descendant Bunny or Ultimate Bunny.
ㆍ You can only complete chapter quests when using Descendant Bunny or Ultimate Bunny.
ㆍ Descendant Bunny and Ultimate Bunny can be obtained by progressing through the chapter.
ㆍ Each chapter consists of additional quest objectives designed to help starters progress through the main quest.
ㆍ Each chapter consists of additional quest objectives designed to help complete the builds for Descendant Bunny and Ultimate Bunny.
ㆍ Chapter Completion Rewards can be obtained by completing each chapter.
ㆍ Chapter Completion Rewards cannot be claimed after the event ends, so be sure to claim them within the event period.
- Auto Build Setup
ㄴ Some chapters include an Auto Build Setup quest.
ㆍ If you complete the Auto Build Setup quest, the build settings for the currently active Bunny or Ultimate Bunny will be automatically changed.
ㆍ For Descendant Modules, the changes will be applied to the currently active Descendant Module Loadout slot of Bunny or Ultimate Bunny.
ㆍ For Weapon Modules, the changes will be applied to the currently active Weapon Module Loadout slot of the designated Weapon.
ㆍ If you wish to preserve your existing build settings, it is recommended to copy them to a different loadout slot or save them to a preset before completing the quest.
ㆍ If you complete the Auto Build Setup quest, the following build settings will be forcibly changed.
ㆍ The equipment and Modules required for Auto Build Setup will be provided all at once upon activating the Auto Build Setup feature.
Content Improvements
(1) Content
- All boost effects are calculated and applied as integer values, with any decimals in the result rounded down.
- Removed the Weak Point Damage Adjustment Value of all monsters appearing in Void Erosion Purge: Challenge.
- Improved so that you can rewatch all cinematics at Albion's 'Arche Trace'.
ㄴ All 'Arche Traces' that were placed in regions other than Albion are removed.
- Increased the acquisition chance of some Amorphous Materials.
- Changed the unlock requirement for "Research Request" available through NPC Anais in Albion.
ㄴ Previous Unlock Requirement: Reach Mastery Rank 2
ㄴ Changed Unlock Requirement: Reach Mastery Rank 1
- Changed the unlock requirement for "Sigma Sector Dropoff Operation (High-risk)."
ㄴ Broken Boundary (High-risk)
ㆍ Previous Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 15 & complete a mission in Isolated Desert (Normal)
ㆍ Changed Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 12 & complete a mission in Isolated Desert (Normal)
- Changed the research time for Hagios Sheepdog.
ㄴ Previous Research Time: 16 hours
ㄴ Changed Research Time: 2 hours
- Changed the completion conditions for the main quest <Sigma Conclusion>.
ㄴ Previous Completion Conditions: Complete main quest <Into the Storm> & Reach Mastery Rank 15
ㄴ Changed Completion Conditions: Complete main quest <Into the Storm> & Reach Mastery Rank 13
- Changed the unlock requirements for "Arche Trigger Unlock" available through NPC Prime Hands in Albion.
ㄴ Previous Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 15 & Complete sub quest <Arche Trigger Unlock>
ㄴ Changed Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 13 & Complete sub quest <Arche Trigger Unlock>
(2) Equipment & Modules
- Added a control for performing Normal Attacks in place when using Normal Attacks while equipped with a Melee Weapon and holding down the S key.
- Adjusted the sound playback speed to match changes in the attack speed of Melee Weapons.
- Adjusted the sound playback speed to match changes in the Reload Speed of Firearms.
- When Weapon Proficiency is gained, it is fixed so that all equipped weapons gain the same Proficiency.
(3) Missions
- Adjusted Champion effects in Field Missions and Infiltration Operations in Kingston - the Fortress on Normal Difficulty.
ㄴ No separate Champion effects appear in Kingston - Vespers.
ㄴ Monsters with combinations of the following Champion effects appear in Missions and Infiltration Operations in Echo Swamp - Fortress.
ㆍ HP Increase, Shield Amplification, Fire Sphere, Electric Sphere, Chill Sphere, Toxic Sphere, Restraint, Faster Speed, Chasing Orb
- Adjusted the number of monsters possessing Legion Shield and Arche Obstruction in Void Vessel on Normal Difficulty.
(4) Monsters
- Bullets are now fired in alignment with the muzzle direction at the moment of firing, reducing the discrepancy between the muzzle direction and the apparent direction of fire.
- Monsters now turn more naturally toward their targets.
- Fixed an issue where ranged attacks by Carrier monsters showed only the muzzle effect and not the projectile animation.
- Adjusted the values of the following Champion effects.
ㄴ Shield Amplification
ㆍ This effect increases Champion monsters' Max Shield.
ㆍ Before: Increases by a minimum of 2.83 times and a maximum of 4.96 times, depending on the monster's level range
ㆍ Changed: Increases by 4.2 times across all monster level range.
ㄴ Restraint
ㆍ This effect decreases the Movement Speed of Descendants near the Champion.
ㆍ Before: Decreases by a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 49%, depending on the monster's level range
ㆍ Changed: Decreases by a minimum of 35% and a maximum of 49%, depending on the monster's level range
- Adjusted the skills used by the following monsters.
ㄴ Warden
ㆍ The monster's Sticky Bombs now explode immediately upon colliding with terrain.
ㄴ Gruncah
ㆍ Changed the wind-up animation before firing a beam.
ㄴ Nazeistra
ㆍ Changed the wind-up animation before the Absorb attack's area of effect is created.
ㆍ Lowered the amount of HP Nazeistra recovers from an Absorb attack.
ㆍ Previous: 11% of Max HP per tick
ㆍ Changed: 6% of Max HP per tick
ㆍ Instead, being hit by an Absorb Attack now applies a stack of Movement Speed reduction effect, becoming frozen upon reaching maximum stacks.
ㄴ Agonia
ㆍ Decreased the duration of Ice Prison from 7s to 1s.
ㄴ Arche Slayer
ㆍ Improved the awkward barrier placement animation when using the Energy Barrier creation skill.
ㆍ Improved the animation for the omnidirectional probe launch skill so that probes' hit range match the visual effect area.
(5) Collectibles
- Changed the components of Common Collectibles Box and Premium Collectibles Box.
(6) Party
- Added 4 new social tags.
ㄴ Karel's Mothership: Normal
ㄴ Karel's Mothership: Hard
ㄴ Karel's Mothership: Conquest
ㄴ Trials
(7) UI & UX
- The ETA-0 Shop icon on the Albion zone map now displays the time remaining until it closes.
- Added a "Content Details" feature to the tooltip that appears when you select a Container Reward icon.
ㄴ Viewing Content Details allows you to immediately check the rewards contained in the box.
- Added a "Max" button to the Laboratory that allows you to immediately set the Vulgus level to the maximum.
- Added a "Usable Items" tab to the Consumable Inventory.
ㄴ This tab displays items that you can use by clicking on them directly.
- Added new keyword tags for the Inventory and Research Institute and adjusted the sorting order.
ㄴ Descendants
ㆍ Raven, Kyle, Keelan
ㄴ Weapons (11 new Transcendent Weapons)
ㆍ ARMIS, Unleashed Instinct, Frost Blossom, Sparky, ATR-0 Prototype, Volcanic Heart, Nightmare Launcher, Malicious Dominator, Storm Cage, Raging Light, Emperor's Guard Lance
- Added Sort, Filter, and Search functions to Customization - Weapon Skins list.
(8) Leaderboards
(10) ETA-0
- Infiltration Operation Reward Exchange, Supplies Exchange
ㄴ Added items
ㆍ Shape Stabilizer Box, Advanced Shape Stabilizer Selection Box, Specially Treated Alloy, Insulating Nut, Alloy Bearing, High Conductivity Wire, Weapon Augmentation Core X Selection Box, Core Particle Disruptor, Ultimate Weapon Selection Box IV
ㆍ When you purchase a Shape Stabilizer Box, you will receive one of each Shape Stabilizer Form 1-8.
ㆍ The Ultimate Weapon Selection Box IV can be obtained using Standard ETA Vouchers during the update week when the new Descendant is released.
ㄴ Deleted items
ㆍ Shape Stabilizer Form 1-8, Advanced Shape Stabilizer Form 1-8, Code Breaker, Precision Code Breaker, Core Amplifier, Void Abyss Metal Fragment
- Added the following items to Exchange Intercept Battle Rewards.
ㄴ Skin "Blazing One"
ㆍ Added skins for Harris, Dia, and Raven.
ㄴ Back Attachment "Colotoys - Lava Citadel"
ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 11.18.2026 (Wed) 22:59 PST
- Void Intercept Battle: Extreme - Critical Point Breakthrough will feature "Lava Citadel" for the duration of Season 4 Episode 1.
ㄴ Unlike before where the purchase limit reset upon changing the Colossus, the purchase limit for the following items is tripled.
(12) Changes to Early Desertion Penalty Rules
- The penalty rules for repeated early desertion in Onslaught are improved.
- If early departures accumulate beyond a certain threshold, a matchmaking restriction is applied for a set period according to the criteria.
- The more accumulated desertions, the more the matchmaking restriction time increases, in stages.
ㄴ What is an early desertion? It refers to being the first to abandon the operation in a 4-player squad that started via public matchmaking.
- Intentional or repeated desertions can affect other players' game experience, so we ask that you play normally.
(13) Console Platform Subscriber-Exclusive Reward Update
- Console platform subscriber-exclusive rewards are newly updated.
ㄴ PlayStation: A 'PS Plus' subscription is required to download the 'PS Plus Exclusives' DLC.
ㄴ Xbox: An 'Xbox Game Pass' subscription is required to obtain the in-game benefit rewards.
- Target platforms and how to obtain
ㄴ PlayStation
ㆍ In the PlayStation Store search bar, go to the THE FIRST DESCENDANT game detail page.
ㆍ In the 'Additional Content' or 'Add-Ons' section, find the 'PS Plus Exclusive' item and download it.
ㆍ After logging into the game, you can claim the rewards from 'Storage' at the bottom right of the paid Shop.
ㄴ Xbox
ㆍ Launch the game on a supported Xbox platform.
ㆍ Go to the in-game shop and select 'Xbox Game Pass In-Game Benefits'.
ㆍ After selecting 'Claim Rewards', you can claim them from 'Storage' in the Shop.
- Reward acquisition period: 08.20.2026(Thu) 00:00 ~ 11.17.2026(Tue) 00:00
- Rewards common to PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass
ㄴ Back Attachment (1): Hot Wingbeats
ㄴ Spray (1): Lonely Raven
ㄴ Paint: Matte Jelly Blue (3), Gloss Dolphin Gray (3)
ㄴ Crystallization Catalyst (2)
- Xbox Game Pass exclusive additional rewards
ㄴ Gold (300,000)
ㄴ Kuiper Shard (30,000)
ㄴ Kuiper Shard Boost (+30%) (5 hours) (3)
ㄴ Gold Boost (+30%) (5 hours) (3)
ㄴ Descendant EXP Boost (+30%) (5 hours) (3)
ㄴ Weapon Proficiency Boost (+30%) (5 hours) (3)
ㄴ Metal Matte PeachFuzzy (4)
(14) Miscellaneous
- With the removal of the Void Intercept Battle: Challenge leaderboard, the Intercept Battle Prime Challenger Medal, which was awarded as a ranking reward on that leaderboard, will no longer appear in the Medals tab.
- Added function keys to the Inventory - Weapons List that allow you to view detailed information for each weapon.
- For content where difficulty adjusts based on squad size changes during a mission, a message regarding the difficulty adjustment will now be displayed at the moment of the squad size change.
- Removed the box items that can no longer be obtained from the Library.
- The following blueprints can be purchased with Support Coins from "Deslin - Trade Limited Weapon" Shop.
ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Polymer Syncytium Blueprint
ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Synthetic Fiber Blueprint
ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Nano Tube Blueprint
ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Blueprint
- Through NPC 'Anais' Info Grid Extract, you can sell the following items:
ㄴ Voltia Polymer Syncytium Blueprint
ㄴ Voltia Synthetic Fiber Blueprint
ㄴ Voltia Nano Tube Blueprint
- Revised the descriptions for the "Notorious Challenger" head and body skins to better fit the game's lore.
- Added a new track to the Lounge Jukebox.
ㄴ Dimensional Clash - Season 3 Episode 4 Title Theme
- The content name 'Onslaught Mode' is changed to 'Onslaught'.
- On the official website > NEWS > the 'UPDATE' tab name is changed to 'UPDATE&SHOP'.
Bug Fixes
(1) Descendants
- Fixed an issue where the maximum damage multiplier was not applied correctly when using the Designate Danger Zone skill after equipping Harris's Transcendent Module "Focused Supervision Time."
ㄴ Adjusted the maximum damage multiplier for Designate Danger Zone from 222% to 420%.
- Fixed an issue where Serena would move abnormally in the air if knocked back while using Blazing Offensive in the Ascension state while equipped with the Transcendent Module "Archangel."
- Fixed an issue where the effect of Valby's Clean Up skill would occasionally not be removed when attempting to use the Grappling Hook while the skill was in use.
- Fixed an issue where using Valby's Clean Up skill would display abnormal motions near walls.
(2) Equipment & Modules
- Added "When triggered, Purifying Blaze triggers Multi-Hit." to the description for the unique effect of the Ultimate Weapon "Divine Punishment."
- Fixed an issue where effect icons were not displayed in the descriptions and tooltips of some Trigger Modules.
(3) Content
- Fixed an issue where an "Only the Party Leader can start" toast message would always appear for the party member who switched to a deployable Descendant during a Bounty Operation.
- Adjusted the Recommended Arche Activity for Void Erosion Purge: Challenge to 79780.
- Fixed an issue where monsters would spawn inside pillars during Void Vessel Assumed Bridge Zone on Hard Difficulty.
- The mission objectives for the Defense Mission during Breach Tracking Fortress are now displayed correctly.
- An issue where 'Amorphous Material Pattern: ERASER' was not obtained as an additional reward for 'Axion Plains' Operational Area missions is fixed.
(4) Monsters
- Fixed an issue where Weak Point Damage Adjustments applied to units summoned by monsters remained active in Onslaught and Bounty Operations.
- Fixed an issue where the Bleed effect applied to monsters was displayed abnormally.
- Fixed an issue where the Grappling Hook could be used on Commanders.
(5) UI & UX
- Fixed an issue where the skill icon remained highlighted when the slot was empty in the Equip a Trigger Module screen.
- Updated the icon for Skill 1 (Electric Link) shown when Bunny equips the "Electric Link" Module.
(6) Miscellaneous
- Fixed an issue where the user and participant were displayed in reverse in system messages for some Emotes.
- Fixed an issue where the game would crash when repeatedly switching between the Details and View Items of several bundle products in the Shop.
Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 1 day ago
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youtube.comu/GaznaThePug — 2 days ago
Summary of the August 18 (Tue) Developer Live Stream
*Moderator note: Some images were excluded due to Reddit's limitations. Please check out the official post from The First Descendant website for the full article.
Greetings, Descendants!
We sincerely thank all Descendants who joined us for the August developer livestream.
During this broadcast, we shared various updates, including the new Descendant Raven, the Mega Dungeon "Karel's Mothership," the Mega Dungeon Conquest Event, the new content Trials, the Merit Exchange, Rotation Build, Boost Path, Transcendent Weapons, the Battle Pass overhaul, new Trigger Modules, Descendant rebalancing, Fellow level expansion, content improvements, cosmetic updates, and more.
For more details, please check our YouTube channel.
The First Descendant│S4 EP1 August Update Preview│Dev Stream TL;DW Recap
※ Some content revealed during the broadcast may be subject to change upon actual release.
■ Season 4 Episode 1 Roadmap
- The Season 4 Episode 1 roadmap has been revealed.
- On August 20th (Thu), the new Descendant Raven, the Mega Dungeon "Karel's Mothership," the new content Trials, 11 Transcendent Weapons, and the Boost Path will be updated.
- On September 17th (Thu), Ultimate Hailey, the new content "Cradle of Evolution," Lounge storage trading, and Transcendent Weapon trading will be updated.
- On October 15th (Thu), additional Transcendent Weapons, a Transcendent Weapon farming assistance system, Freyna skill improvements, and a second map expansion for Trials will be updated.
■ Mega Dungeon Conquest Event
- The Conquest difficulty for Karel's Mothership will be applied on September 3rd (Thu).
- Conquest difficulty increases the challenge of responsive combat and survival rather than increasing monster HP.
- Event details:
- A 4v4 Creator Challenge Event will take place. Eight creators are divided into two teams to challenge Conquest difficulty, and team voting will be held on the official website starting August 20th.
- Detailed rules and rewards will be announced in a future notice.
■ New Descendant: Raven
- The new Descendant, Raven, is being added. She is a Descendant who was formerly the boss of a guild in the back alleys of Albion.
- Raven is a Non-Attribute Fusion Descendant and a firearm-based skill Descendant who uses stylish movement skills and a shotgun.
- Farming location: Can be obtained from the Legion Laboratory or the Sigma Sector - Isolated Desert.
■ New Content: Trials
- "Trials," a new content built on roguelite elements, is being added.
- Difficulty increases with each run, and random teleports change the route each time.
- One run consists of 7 zones; difficulty increases as zones are cleared, and a Variable Code is selected. Up to 20 Variable Code selections are available across 4 total runs.
- A "Cracked Fissure" event occurs during runs, and players can choose whether to proceed for additional farming opportunities.
- Trials opens immediately upon entering Hard difficulty; a certain level of Arche Activity is required for public matchmaking.
- Through Trials, players can farm Transcendent Weapons, Merit Tokens, growth materials, Archive Shards, and more.
■ Rotational Build
- A Trials-exclusive feature that lets players borrow and play a Descendant with all equipment pre-set, excluding Ancestor Modules.
- Beginners who have not completed their Descendant setup, or Descendants who have just entered Hard difficulty, can play Trials immediately.
- A dedicated Rotational Build matchmaking pool is operated, with matchmaking separate from players entering with their own Descendants.
- Focusing the farming of Transcendent Weapons and Merit Token on the first clear is possible.
- When playing with a Rotational Build, EXP and Proficiency are not gained; however, focusing the farming of Transcendent Weapons and Merit Token on the first clear is possible, and growth materials such as Archive Shards, Reactors, and External Component growth materials can also be obtained.
- Two to three Rotational Builds are provided each week and rotate weekly. Build settings can be checked in the details and used as a growth reference.
■ Boost Path: Bunny Build Guide
- Starting August 20th, the "Boost Path: Bunny Build Guide" will be provided for Descendants at Mastery Rank 20 or below.
- Regardless of return timing, it is automatically applied without a separate application if the condition is met.
- Upon completing the Boost Path, players obtain an Ultimate Bunny with pre-configured Electric Condense settings, excluding Ancestor Modules.
■ Battle Pass Overhaul
- The Battle Pass-exclusive Ultimate Weapon reward has been removed, and Premium benefits now include an increased Transcendent Weapon drop rate and a dismantle material bonus.
- The Transcendent Weapon drop rate increase starts at 5% at level 1, reaching a maximum of 20% at level 80. It can be used together with drop boost items.
- Customization rewards include common skins, the Vortex skin, the Orca skin, and Hover Bike accessories. The final reward at level 100 is the Vortex skin.
- The Battle Pass skin "Nightfall" (Raven, Ajax) is being added.
- Head skins, social motions, and accessory boxes from Season 1 are being added to the Bonus Shop. Descendants who did not participate in Season 1 can re-obtain some Season 1 items.
- The Battle Pass Premium price remains at 500 Caliber.
■ New Trigger Modules
- 2 new Trigger Modules are being added.
- Synchronization Value Changes
- The following are key Descendants whose synchronization values are being adjusted in this update. Descendants including Dia and Ajax are being buffed.
■ Fellow Level Expansion
- The maximum Fellow level has been expanded to 40.
- HP recovery, ammo recovery, and MP recovery effects are improved as the level increases.
- Fellow growth materials can now also be obtained from Infiltration Dungeons.
■ QoL Improvements
- Weapon Proficiency Improvement: Weapons equipped in a slot gain 100% Proficiency even if not held in hand.
- Per-Player Debuff Management: Even if the same Descendant is in a party, each player's debuff stacks and durations are independently maintained.
- Rare Basic Material Mass Acquisition Rate Increase: Reduces the difficulty of farming Ultimate Weapons.
- Monster Shooting Improvement: Bullets are now fired in the direction the muzzle was facing at the time of firing.
- The random combination of Normal difficulty champions effects has been reorganized into intuitive combinations.
- EXP gained in Hard difficulty field missions has been increased to match Infiltration Operations standards.
- Additional improvements will be detailed in the update notes.
■ August Events
Please look forward to the new Descendant Raven, the Mega Dungeon "Karel's Mothership," the new content Trials, 11 Transcendent Weapons, the Battle Pass overhaul, and the various events and cosmetics coming with the August 20th (Thu) update.
Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 3 days ago
Server Maintenance Notice (08.19(Wed) 22:00 – 08.20(Thu) 08:00 PDT)
Greetings, Descendants.
We'll be having server maintenance.
■ Maintenance Schedule
※ The game will be unavailable during maintenance.
※ The maintenance details and time are subject to change.
※ During maintenance, some features in The First Descendant Companion App may be temporarily unavailable.
■ Maintenance Details
- New Content Mega Dungeon ‘Karel’s Mothership’, ‘Trials’ will be added
- New Descendant ‘Raven’
- New Tier: Transcendent Weapon
- Descendant Rebalance/Improvements
- New Battle Pass/Improvements
- Update 1.4.0
- Content Improvements
- Bug Fixes
※ We will update you with further details on Update 1.4.0 announcement.
Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 3 days ago
Season 4 Episode 1: The Great Clash Dev Live, airing August 17 (MON) 7 PM (PT)
>2 days to go!
The Season 4 Dev Livestream is almost here. Tune in for exclusive reveals on Raven, Trials, and more details on the next update.
August 17 (MON) 7 PM (PT)
August 18 (TUE) 4 AM (CET) / 11 AM (KST/JST)
u/GaznaThePug — 5 days ago
▲ 106 r/LowSodiumDescendant
New Premium Skins "Agent Snow Empress (Viessa)" and "Ruler of the Night (Raven)", arriving August 20th
u/GaznaThePug — 6 days ago
2026 Skin Contest Finals Winners Announcement
Greetings, Descendants!
We are pleased to announce the final winners of the 2026 Skin Contest.
We would like to sincerely thank all Descendants who participated in the contest and voted.
Please see below for detailed information about the final winners and prizes.
■ Reward Distribution Change Info
- The reward Title text has been slightly modified.
■ Winners and Rewards by Category
[Descendant Category – Grand Prize]
- Prize: In-game release of winning design and 100 coupons for winning skin design, prize money US $6,200
Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."
[Descendant Category – Gold Prize]
- Prize: Prize money US $200, Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."
[Descendant Category – Silver Prize]
- Prize: Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, In-game Title "Honorable Art."
[Vehicle Category – Grand Prize]
- Prize: In-game release of winning design and 100 coupons for winning skin design, prize money US $1,100
Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."
[Vehicle Category – Gold Prize]
- Prize: Prize money US $100, Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, In-Game Title "Honorable Art."
[All Categories – Finalists]
- Prize: Acrylic Merch Set, In-Game Title "Honorable Art."
[Notes]
- Winners in each category were selected based on the number of votes received in the final round, and have been confirmed after a review for violations of the contest Precautions and Operation Policy.
- The works in the following categories were excluded from final winner selection.
: Original submission was not completed within the deadline
: Suspected use of AI technology, including generative AI, in all or part of the creation process
: Original submission files did not meet the designated specifications, or accurate evaluation was not possible due to resolution issues or similar problems
: Fraudulent activities such as multiple account submissions, use of automation tools, or manipulation of votes were identified
- Account name changes made after the final voting period were not reflected.
- The Grand Prize winning designs—2 Descendant Skins and 1 Vehicle Skin—are scheduled to be released and sold in-game during the second half of 2026.
: During actual in-game implementation, submitted designs may be expressed differently from the original intent due to technical limitations or optimization requirements.
: Skin coupons for the winner's own work will be provided via email at the time of release.
: No separate usage fees will be paid for the use of intellectual property rights of winning entries; prize money or rewards awarded for winning will serve as compensation.
■ Final Winner Reward Distribution Info
- Personal Information Submission Period: 08.20.2026 (Thu) - 10.21.2026 (Wed) PDT/PST
: Detailed instructions regarding the reward distribution process will be sent individually to the email address used for original submission. Information can be entered through the link included in that email.
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Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 7 days ago
▲ 102 r/LowSodiumDescendant
New Demon's Suit skins (Valby, Serena, Ines) + Back attachement, arriving August 20th*
u/GaznaThePug — 8 days ago
▲ 122 r/LowSodiumDescendant
The First Descendant | Meet Raven | Character Gameplay Trailer
>Raven unleashes a fierce assault on enemies with a shotgun made of shadows.
Meet her on August 20 in Season 4 Episode 1, "The Great Clash"
u/GaznaThePug — 8 days ago
▲ 133 r/LowSodiumDescendant
New Magister-themed skins "Angel's Garb" (Dia, Hailey) and Sage's Suit (Blair), arriving August 20th*
*I could be wrong, but Patch 1.4.0 should be the August 20th update (Season 4 launch)
u/GaznaThePug — 9 days ago
Dev Note vol. 28 | Season 4 Transcendent Weapons & Trials
Greetings, Descendants!
In this Dev Note, we introduced 11 Transcendent Weapons as well as the new content, 'Trials' coming in Season 4. More details on Season 4 will be shared at the Dev Live on Tuesday, August 18^(th).
For more details, please check our YouTube.
Dev Note: Season 4 Transcendent Weapons & Trials
※ Some content revealed in the Dev Note may be subject to change upon actual release.
■ Season 4 Transcendent Weapons
- 11 Transcendent Weapons will be added in Season 4.
- They consist of 4 Transcendent Weapons enhanced from the current Ultimate Weapons and 7 completely new Transcendent Weapons.
Ultimate Weapon Enhanced Transcendent Weapons
- Malicious Dominator - Hand Cannon
- 'Malicious Dominator' is a Transcendent Weapon that is an enhanced form of Malevolent. On hitting a target with a firearm, a 'Blade of Malice' is generated and bounces between enemies to deal damage. On hitting a Weak Point, it applies an 'Encroachment of Evil' effect that deals damage over time. On defeating enemies, 'Malicious Explosion' triggers at a set chance, dealing damage and applying a poison effect to nearby enemies.
- Storm Cage - Submachine Gun
- 'Storm Cage' is an enhanced version of Thunder Cage. On hitting a target with a firearm, 'Electric Shockwave' occurs at a set chance. On landing a critical hit, 'Lightning Burst' triggers and deals damage. On defeating an enemy, a powerful 'Lightning Storm' is created at a set chance.
- Raging Light - Sniper Rifle
- 'Raging Light' is an enhanced form of Piercing Light. On hitting a target with a firearm while aiming, a 'Brand of Light' is generated. On hitting the 'Brand of Light’, 'Scattering' occurs, dealing damage to all enemies within a circular area. When a Multi-Hit lands on a target with the ‘Brand of Light’ applied while aiming, the damage bounces between multiple nearby enemies.
- Emperor's Guard Lance - Beam Rifle
- 'Emperor's Guard Lance' is an enhanced form of King's Guard Lance. On firing while aiming, an 'Emperor's Guard Lance' is deployed. On hitting enemies within the Lance's range a certain number of times, 'Emperor's Majesty' triggers, dealing damage to all enemies within range. When a Multi-Hit lands on enemies within range, 'Emperor's Judgment' falls to deal damage.
New Transcendent Weapons (Specialized for Firearm Descendants)
- Armis - Assault Rifle
- The newly added 'Armis' fires Interceptor Missiles on hitting a target with a firearm. Through a Rocket Count Down effect, it can additionally fire Small Warhead Rockets. It applies a 'Missile Fragment' effect to targets that take missile and rocket damage, dealing ricochet damage to nearby enemies on hit.
- Unleashed Instinct - Shotgun
- For 'Unleashed Instinct,' the higher the ‘Reload Time Modifier’, the higher the fire rate. It inflicts 'Excessive Bleeding' on targets that take shotgun-pellet damage, and defeating an enemy affected by the bleeding effect triggers an explosion nearby. Inflicting 'Excessive Bleeding' grants 'Hunting Instinct.' While you have 'Hunting Instinct,' approaching an enemy with that effect increases Movement Speed, and deals additional damage when attacking with a shotgun.
New Transcendent Weapons (Specialized for Skill Descendants)
- Sparky - Handgun
- While holding 'Sparky', Electric Skill Amplification Modifier increases, and hitting an enemy with an Electric skill applies a 'Tingle' effect. Hitting an enemy that has 'Tingle' with a firearm deals additional damage, and defeating an enemy with an Electric skill or firearm deals additional damage to nearby enemies at a set chance.
- Frost Flower - Machine Gun
- While holding 'Frost Flower', Chill Skill Amplification Modifier increases, and hitting an enemy with a Chill skill applies a 'Frost Seed' effect. Hitting an enemy that has 'Frost Seed' with a firearm deals additional damage, and defeating an enemy with a Chill skill or firearm deals additional damage to nearby enemies at a set chance.
- Volcanic Heart - Scout Rifle
- While holding 'Volcanic Heart', Fire Skill Amplification Modifier increases, and hitting an enemy with a Fire skill applies a 'Pulsating Ember' effect. Hitting an enemy that has 'Pulsating Ember' with a firearm deals additional damage, and defeating an enemy with a Fire skill or firearm has a set chance to grant Magma to self, dealing damage to nearby enemies.
- Nightmare Launcher - Launcher
- While holding 'Nightmare Launcher', Toxic Skill Amplification Modifier increases, and hitting an enemy with a Toxic skill applies a 'Purple Nightmare' effect. Hitting an enemy that has 'Purple Nightmare' with a firearm deals additional damage, and defeating an enemy with a Toxic skill or firearm deals additional damage to nearby enemies at a set chance.
- ATR-0 Prototype - Tactical Rifle
- While holding 'ATR-0 Prototype,' Non-Attribute skill attack increases, and using a Non-Attribute skill accumulates 'Arche Energy Bullet.' Hitting an enemy with 'Arche Energy Bullet' deals additional damage, and defeating an enemy with 'Arche Energy Bullet' deals additional damage to nearby enemies at a set chance.
■ Trials
- Trials is the new content built on roguelike elements. The more players repeat it, the higher the difficulty climbs, offering a variety of experiences each run.
- Through random teleports, each run proceeds along a different route.
- Through the 'Variable Code' selection system, players can choose buffs and grow via a deck-building approach that accounts for the synergy between chosen buffs. The goal is to choose Variable Codes and achieve peak performance.
- A 'Cracked Fissure' event occurs from time to time; it is an additional combat element that Descendants can choose to take on. Players can farm various items through the 'Cracked Fissure' event.
Commanders 'Antithese' & 'Vorax'
- Various other Commanders are also in preparation, so please stay tuned.
■ Season 4 Dev Live
- More details on Season 4 will be shared through our Dev Live on , August 18^(th)(Tue).
Please look forward to the Transcendent Weapons and Trials coming in Season 4.
Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 11 days ago
Dev Note: Season 4 Transcendent Weapons & Trials
>See what's ahead in the August 20 update with Jason's latest Dev Note. 11 Transcendent Weapons, new Season 4 content 'Trials,' and more are on the way! Catch the full Season 4 reveal at the Dev Live on August 18th.
u/GaznaThePug — 11 days ago
New Dev Note, regarding Transcendant Weapons and Trials, premieres tomorrow. Hosted by Community Director Jason
u/GaznaThePug — 12 days ago
The First Descendant | Karel: The Story So Far + New Dev Live coming August 18th per Jason, Community Director
>A dying homeland. A desperate leader.
The story so far through Karel's eyes, told by Community Director Jason.
Don't miss the final battle from Season 4 Episode 1: The Great Clash, coming August 20th.
u/GaznaThePug — 14 days ago
The First Descendant | The Guide's Warning
>Descendant, do you remember our journey?
Heir to the Ancestor's power, you are humanity's last hope.
Please protect Ingris, in the final battle.
New Season 4: The Great Clash arrives August 20
u/GaznaThePug — 14 days ago
(In-Game) 08.06 (Thu) Event Info
Greetings, Descendants!
We would like to inform you of the new events that will begin after the 8/6 (Thu) update.
For detailed event information, please check the Game Menu (ESC) > "Event" on the right.
■ Event 1. Assemble Event II
A Cooperative Event featuring all Descendants has begun.
Earn Personal Contribution rewards and work together with everyone to claim World rewards!
- Event Period: After the 08.06.2026 (Thu) patch - 08.19.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
[Mission Period]
[Mission Details]
※ Even after reaching 100% Personal Contribution, you can continue to contribute to the World Completion.
※ Rewards will be distributed for every 25% of World Completion/Personal Contribution reached.
※ Attribute bonuses are available on specific days of the week. Clear Missions with Descendants that match the Attribute bonus to earn additional Contribution.
: Attribute bonuses apply based on the following schedule.
[Contribution Achievement Rewards]
※ World Completion/Personal Contribution rewards can be claimed directly from the Event UI once achieved. Please claim your rewards within the Claim Rewards Period.
[Daily Missions]
※ Daily Missions reset at 00:00 PDT every day during the event.
■ Event 2. Descendant Rapid Advancement Mission
Complete Missions during the Event Period and advance even faster!
- Event Period: After the 08.06.2026 (Thu) patch - 08.19.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
[Daily Missions]
※ Daily Missions reset at 00:00 PDT every day during the event.
[Special Missions]
※ Special Missions can be completed once during the Event Period.
■ Event 3. Weekend Readjustment Discount
During the Event Period, the materials required for Ancestors Module Readjustment is reduced by 50%. (Gold, Kuiper Shards, and Superconductive Cooling Units)
- Event Period: 08.07.2026 (Fri) 00:00 - 08.16.2026 (Sun) 23:59 PDT
■ Event 4. Dismantle Ancestors Module Week
During the Event Period, dismantling Ancestors Modules will reward you with "Ancestors Module Fragments."
Exchange your Ancestors Module Fragments with BB-On for new Ancestors Modules!
- Event Period: After the 08.06.2026 (Thu) patch - 08.19.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
[BB-On's Fragment Exchange]
※ The Event Shop can be accessed via the NPC "BB-On" in Albion.
※ Please make sure to use all Ancestors Module Fragments within the Event Period.
※ Exchanged rewards cannot be returned or exchanged for other rewards.
※ Ancestors Module Fragments can only be acquired during the Event Period, and can also be acquired by dismantling Ancestors Modules exchanged at the BB-On Shop.
■ Event 5. Today's Readjustment Benefit
A chance to readjust your Ancestors Module!
Log in daily to readjust 1 Ancestors Module for free!
- Event Period: After the 08.06.2026 (Thu) patch - 08.19.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT
- Event Details: During the event period, the first time per day, the Readjustment Cost for Ancestors Modules is reduced by 100%.
※ Regardless of the current Readjustment count of the Ancestors Module, the Readjustment Cost is reduced by 100% for the first Readjustment of the day.
※ The Today's Readjustment Benefit resets daily at 00:00 PDT during the event period.
■ Event Precautions
※ Please check the timeline of each event to participate.
※ If server maintenance is performed on the final day of the event, the event will end when maintenance begins.
※ Rewards sent via mail will arrive in your Mailbox within 10 minutes of being claimed.
※ Please be sure to claim event rewards sent to your Mailbox before they expire.
※ Items earned through Events may be provided in a different manner in the future.
Thank you.
u/GaznaThePug — 15 days ago