Nexon Games has deployed Hotfix 1.2.16 for The First Descendant on April 30, 2025, across all platforms without requiring maintenance downtime. The update addresses several critical issues, including a game-crashing bug affecting PS5 Pro users, while also introducing UI improvements and enhancing certain gameplay elements.
Critical PS5 Pro Ray Tracing Fix
PlayStation 5 Pro owners can breathe a sigh of relief as the hotfix resolves a significant issue that was causing the game client to crash when playing in the Sigma Sector with Ray Tracing enabled. This fix ensures a smoother visual experience for players utilizing the enhanced hardware capabilities of Sony's premium console.
Ultimate Blair Skill Improvements
Blair mains will notice two important changes in this update. First, the "Merciless Cuisine" skill UI now displays a "Max Number of Creations" element when using the "Next-level Recipe" Modification Module, providing clearer information about skill limitations. Additionally, developers fixed a bug preventing Blair's "Deadly Feast" skill from properly hitting Dazed Colossi, restoring its effectiveness against these formidable enemies.
These changes should significantly improve the gameplay experience for those using The First Descendant's culinary combatant.
Enhanced External Component Set Effects
Two External Component sets received substantial improvements in this update:
- The "Plague" 4-Set Effect now consistently provides benefits when acquiring Custom Resources, even when players are at maximum capacity.
- The "Enlightened Mage" 4-Set Effect has had its "Truth" effect duration tripled from 5 seconds to 15 seconds, making this build option considerably more viable.
What other bugs were fixed in Hotfix 1.2.16?
Beyond the major fixes, Nexon addressed several quality-of-life issues, including:
- Fixed an occasional reset of accumulated login time for the 'Ingris Guardian Blair' event after reconnecting
- Corrected incorrectly configured Firearm Module groups
- Resolved several UI/UX problems, including center-alignment display issues on the Inventory Info screen
- Fixed Options > Gameplay > Skill Cooldown Details settings being reset after exiting the game
- Corrected shop preview page issues where previous items would display when switching between items
The update also introduces new products to The First Descendant's in-game shop, though specific details about these additions weren't provided in the patch notes.
Hotfix 1.2.16 is now available across all platforms including Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5. The update was deployed on April 30, 2025, at 00:00 PDT without requiring server maintenance.