Heads up, Descendants! Nexon Games is gearing up for a major update to The First Descendant, with server maintenance scheduled to roll out exciting new content and improvements. This patch promises to enhance your gameplay experience with fresh additions and tweaks.
What to Expect in Update 1.3.6
Update 1.3.6 introduces two brand-new melee weapons that could shake up close-quarters combat strategies. Players will also explore a newly added area in the Void Vessel, opening up fresh challenges and opportunities for loot. Additionally, changes to Amorphous Materials and a comprehensive rebalance of Descendants aim to refine balance and progression, making team builds more dynamic and fair.
On top of that, the update includes various content improvements and bug fixes to smooth out those pesky issues that have been bothering the community. As a dedicated player, I'm excited about how these changes might revitalize endgame strategies and encourage experimenting with new loadouts.
Maintenance Schedule Details
To implement these updates, servers will be down for maintenance. Note that the game will be inaccessible during this period, and certain features in The First Descendant Companion App, like attendance checks and game info views, will also be unavailable.
The maintenance window varies by time zone:
- PDT: September 30, 2025, 10:00 PM to October 1, 2025, 8:00 AM (which is October 1, 2025, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM UTC)
- EDT: October 1, 2025, 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM (October 1, 2025, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM UTC)
- CEST: October 1, 2025, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (October 1, 2025, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM UTC)
- JST: October 1, 2025, 2:00 PM to October 2, 2025, 12:00 AM (October 1, 2025, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM UTC)
- AEST: October 1, 2025, 3:00 PM to October 2, 2025, 1:00 AM (October 1, 2025, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM UTC)
This downtime is a small price for the enhancements coming our way. For full patch notes, check the official Nexon Games website.
How Will This Update Affect Your Playstyle?
The rebalancing could make underused Descendants viable again, potentially shifting meta strategies in co-op boss fights. If you're into melee builds, those new weapons might become your go-to for tackling invaders more aggressively.