Summary
Nexon Games released a helpful new update forThe First Descendantwith gameplay improvements to the Void Erosion Purge, which fans have been clamoring for during Season 2. Many fans ofThe First Descendantweren’t happy with the endgame content, citing frustrations with weapons and Void Erosion Purge’s difficulty.
DespiteThe First Descendant’smixed receptionon platforms like Steam, Nexon Games has continued to improve the game and implement new features and content that keeps coming back for more. This content includes all-new Descendants and Ultimate Descendants, new weapons and gear, and new maps and modes, including the Void Erosion Purge. However, fans have not been happy with the Void Erosion Purge due to weapons feeling underpowered and troublesome enemy spawns that make the mode very difficult, even for players playing in groups of four.
The First DescendantSeason 2hotfix 1.2.7 is available now on all platforms, and the update makes notable improvements to Void Erosion Purge. In a message shared with the hotfix’s patch notes,The First Descendantdirector Minseok Joo acknowledged the issues involving Void Erosion Purge, and the update focuses on ensuring the gameplay experience is better while “addressing elements that may have caused discomfort.” Elite Wardens have fewer ranged skills, and Normal and Elite Trackers no longer apply the Chill status effect. Monster spawns for stage 21 onward were also reworked to lower enemy spawns for Farseers and Trackers. The difficulty of Void Erosion Purge has been adjusted for solo players as well, and Commander Monsters were nerfed for players that play in groups of two to four.
The new update increases the attribute attack of weapons in Void Erosion Purge, making them more consistent and reliable for intense gunfights and boss battles. Ammo drops were greatly increased, and the new reward distribution rules ensure players still get a fair amount of rewards, even when accounting for penalty duration. These changes should make Void Erosion Purge much more enjoyable to play and complete, but director Joo notes that there are still issues to address in futureThe First Descendantupdates. The updates aim to improve many other elements for one of2024’s best co-op games.
Balance adjustments forThe First Descendant’splayable Descendantsand further refinements to Void Erosion Purge will be made at a later date, according to Joo. Due to ongoing preparations forThe First DescendantSeason 2 Episode 2 and other events, additional fixes and adjustments could not be made as quickly as the team wanted. More details about the upcoming updates will be revealed at a later date, and the developer is still gathering feedback to improve Void Erosion Purge content in the future.
Unique Ability Changes
The Last Dagger
- Default Firearm ATK has been increased by about 29%. Hitting an enemy grants the Unique Abilities Patience and Lethal Dagger. ㄴ Lethal Dagger increases Critical Hit Rate per stack. Reloading when Patience is at max stacks resets Patience and grants the Strike effect. While Strike is in effect, shooting fires Enhanced Rounds. When Strike is removed, the Steps effect is granted that temporarily increases your Movement Speed.
Restored Relic
When a Guided Round explodes, it creates multiple Cluster Rounds depending on its Enhancement Level. Cluster Rounds track to nearby enemies.
Sigvore’s Proof
Damage dealt by Sticky Bombs increases proportionally to the number of Sticky Bombs installed.
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