Nexon Games has completed its latest weekly crackdown on abusive players in The First Descendant, resulting in 22 permanent bans and over 160 temporary penalties. The enforcement period ran from April 11 to April 17, 2025, targeting cheaters, exploiters, and players demonstrating unusual gameplay patterns.
Permanent Bans Hit Cheaters and Payment Exploiters
According to the enforcement report, nine players received permanent game bans for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs. These third-party tools typically provide unfair advantages like aimbots, wallhacks, or other game-breaking capabilities that ruin the experience for legitimate players.
Additionally, 13 players were permanently banned for exploiting the Open Store payment processes. While specific details weren't provided, these violations typically involve payment fraud or manipulating in-game currency purchases.
Temporary Restrictions for Suspicious Activity
Beyond the permanent bans, Nexon implemented tiered penalties for suspicious behavior. Two users received 30-day game access restrictions, while 163 players were hit with 3-day separate matchmaking penalties for unusual gameplay activity. These temporary restrictions typically target behavior that raises red flags but doesn't necessarily warrant permanent removal.
How Can Players Report Abusive Behavior?
Nexon Games encourages The First Descendant community to help maintain a positive gaming environment by reporting suspicious activity through the in-game report feature. These reports, combined with Nexon's own monitoring systems, contribute to identifying problematic players.
Appeal Process Available
Players who believe they've been wrongfully banned for payment exploitation can appeal through the official website's Customer Service via 1:1 Support. For chargeback-related bans, players should contact the platform store where they made the original purchase.
Nexon Games has committed to ongoing enforcement actions to ensure The First Descendant remains enjoyable for legitimate players. These weekly crackdowns demonstrate the developer's dedication to combating cheating and exploitation in their free-to-play co-op shooter.