Nexon Games has deployed Hotfix 1.3.11c for The First Descendant, addressing critical stability issues within the newly implemented trading interface and resolving collision bugs affecting combat flow. Alongside the technical fixes, the developers released their latest anti-abuse enforcement report, confirming penalties for over 700 accounts.
Stabilizing the Trade Economy
Following the major updates in patch 1.3.11, this hotfix targets a specific frustration for players engaging with the game's economy. The primary technical fix addresses a crash that occurred when players attempted to adjust filter settings within the Trade List. For a looter shooter where inventory management and market efficiency are key to the meta, having the client crash while searching for specific items was a significant hindrance.
Console-specific issues were also addressed, specifically for PlayStation users. A bug preventing the 2-step verification (2FA) window from appearing during trading—specifically when the system language was set to Chinese (Simplified or Traditional)—has been resolved. This ensures that account security features function correctly across all localization settings.
Combat Flow and "Ghost" Blockers
Beyond the menus, Hotfix 1.3.11c fixes a bizarre gameplay bug that was disrupting mission flow on the Ingris continent. Players had reported instances where defeated monsters would respawn but remain invisible or inactive, effectively creating invisible walls that blocked player movement. In high-speed farming runs where mobility is life, getting stuck on a "dead" enemy can be the difference between a clean clear and a downed state. This patch removes those obstruction issues, smoothing out the combat loop.
Who was targeted in the latest ban wave?
Nexon continues its zero-tolerance policy regarding game integrity. In the enforcement period running from November 14 to November 20, the team issued permanent bans to 18 accounts. The breakdown reveals that 15 of these were banned for exploiting the Open Store, while 3 were removed for creating or distributing unauthorized programs.
Perhaps more relevant to the daily grinder is the penalty issued to 700 users for "Abnormal Gameplay." These players received a matchmaking ban (blocking them from public queues) for conduct that typically includes AFK farming or leeching in group content. For the general player base, this is good news; it signals that the developers are actively monitoring participation to ensure that everyone in a squad contributes to the mission.