Nexon Games has deployed a maintenance-free patch for The First Descendant on April 18, 2025, addressing a critical bug with the Veil Analyzer Module. The patch fixes an issue where the module was incorrectly applying additional damage to non-Shield targets, potentially affecting gameplay balance across all platforms.
Critical Bug Fix and Leaderboard Reset
The maintenance-free update, which went live at 05:30 AM UTC (05:30 PDT) on April 18, resolves an issue where the Veil Analyzer Module was applying bonus damage to all targets rather than just those with shields as intended. This unintended behavior had significant implications for combat balance in The First Descendant.
Due to the bug's impact on competitive integrity, Nexon has announced a reset of all leaderboards except for the "My Record" category. This reset is scheduled for April 19, 2025, at 07:00 AM UTC (00:00 PDT), giving players a fresh start with the corrected game mechanics.
Compensation for Players
As an apology for the inconvenience, Nexon is providing compensation to the player community. All Descendants who log in between April 19 and April 28, 2025 (ending at 06:59 UTC/23:59 PDT on April 28) will receive:
- 1 Crystallization Catalyst (delivered to in-game mailbox within 10 minutes of logging in)
Players should note that compensation rewards must be claimed before they expire on May 4, 2025, at 06:59 UTC (23:59 PDT). The developers recommend logging back in after the update for the smoothest gameplay experience.
What Does This Mean for Players?
For regular players, this fix means more balanced combat encounters, particularly against shielded enemies. Competitive players should prepare for the leaderboard reset and may need to adjust their strategies if they were previously exploiting the Veil Analyzer bug (intentionally or not).
This quick response demonstrates Nexon's commitment to maintaining The First Descendant's gameplay integrity, especially important given the game's relatively recent full release on July 2, 2024. The maintenance-free approach also shows consideration for player experience, avoiding extended downtime.