Nexon Games has taken decisive action against rule-breakers in The First Descendant, implementing permanent bans and temporary restrictions on players engaged in various forms of exploitation. The developer's recent enforcement period targeted cheaters, payment system abusers, and players demonstrating unusual gameplay patterns.
Major Enforcement Actions Against Cheaters and Exploiters
In their ongoing effort to maintain a fair gaming environment, Nexon Games conducted a comprehensive crackdown on abusive users in The First Descendant. The enforcement period ran from May 16-22, resulting in significant penalties for multiple offenders.
The most severe punishment—permanent game bans—was issued to 30 players in total. Of these, 17 received permanent bans for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs, while 13 others faced the same penalty for exploiting the Open Store payment process.
What types of restrictions were implemented?
Beyond the permanent bans, Nexon identified 187 additional players exhibiting unusual gameplay activity. Four users received substantial 30-day game access restrictions, while 183 players were hit with 3-day separate matchmaking penalties—effectively preventing them from joining standard matchmaking pools for a brief period.
Reporting System and Appeal Process
Nexon Games continues to encourage community involvement in maintaining game integrity. Players who encounter suspicious or abusive behavior are directed to use the in-game report feature, which feeds directly into the developer's monitoring system.
For those who believe they've been wrongfully penalized, Nexon has established specific appeal channels. Players contesting Open Store payment process violations can contact Customer Service through the official The First Descendant website. Meanwhile, chargeback-related issues must be addressed with the relevant platform store where the payment was processed.
Ongoing Commitment to Fair Play
This enforcement action represents just one phase in Nexon's continuous efforts to create a level playing field for all Descendants. The developer has pledged to maintain regular monitoring and take swift action against those who undermine the gaming experience through cheats, exploits, or other abusive behaviors.
With The First Descendant's growing popularity across PC and console platforms, these anti-cheat measures are crucial for maintaining the game's competitive integrity and ensuring new players can enjoy the co-op shooter experience as intended.
