Nexon Games has taken decisive action against rule-breakers in The First Descendant, banning or restricting 258 players during their weekly enforcement period from April 4 to April 10, 2025. The developer's crackdown targeted cheaters, payment exploiters, and those engaging in suspicious gameplay activities.
Permanent Bans Hit Cheaters and Payment Exploiters
In their ongoing effort to maintain game integrity, Nexon permanently banned 33 players from The First Descendant. Twenty-two of these bans were issued to players creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs—essentially, cheating software. Another 11 players received permanent bans for exploiting the Open Store payment process.
The developer published the banned account IDs in their announcement, making the enforcement public as a deterrent to other potential rule-breakers.
Temporary Restrictions for Suspicious Activity
Beyond the permanent bans, Nexon implemented temporary restrictions for players exhibiting unusual gameplay patterns. Eleven accounts received substantial 30-day game access restrictions, while a much larger group of 214 players faced 3-day separate matchmaking penalties.
These temporary penalties align with the game's operational policy regarding suspicious activity that falls short of definitive cheating but still warrants intervention.
How Can Players Report Abusive Behavior?
Nexon encourages the community to help maintain a positive gaming environment by reporting suspicious or abusive behavior through the in-game report feature. This crowdsourced monitoring supplements the developer's own detection systems.
Appeal Process Available
Players who believe they've been wrongfully penalized have recourse options. Those contesting Open Store exploitation claims can contact Customer Service through the official website's 1:1 Support. For chargeback-related issues, players should reach out to the platform store where they made their payment.
Nexon Games has emphasized their commitment to creating a fair and enjoyable environment for all The First Descendant players. The weekly crackdown reports demonstrate the developer's ongoing vigilance against those who would undermine the game's integrity.
Published on April 11, 2025, 1:14 PM UTC