The First Descendant update 1.3.24 tightens UI details and starts a new research event

The First Descendant received Patch 1.3.24 on April 2, 2026 at 00:00 PDT, bringing UI and camera adjustments, a returning research event, and several bug fixes across Steam, Xbox, and PS5.

The update asked players to reconnect for smoother gameplay after the scheduled maintenance window. It also carried a small but useful set of presentation changes, including clearer module information and a wider camera setup for certain weapon types.

Patch Notes 1.3.24

One of the main changes touched the Ancestors Module tooltip. It now shows the original value of each option, which should make the revised tier criteria easier to check. Nexon also noted that the same original-value display for the Trade Market and Companion App would be applied on April 2, and that items in the Trade Market must be re-registered after that date for the values to appear.

There were also a couple of gameplay-facing tweaks outside the UI. The research acceleration effect for “Void Erosion Purge: Normal Stage 10” increased from 100 seconds to 150 seconds, while the sprint camera for ranged weapons and the default camera for melee weapons both received adjustments. The camera now sits closer to the Descendant, with a wider field of view and the character positioned slightly left of center on screen.

The patch also brought back Accelerate Research Week. During the event, completing Accelerate Research content speeds up ongoing research, and the acceleration effect doubles from Friday 00:00 to Sunday 23:59 PDT. The event runs from after the April 2, 2026 patch through April 15, 2026 at 23:59 PDT.

Several fixes rounded out the update. Nexon addressed a color display issue tied to Descendant Modules that affect Incoming Damage Modifier, restored “Void Erosion Challenge Stage 1” to Accelerate Research content, and fixed a case where players could enter “Challenge” difficulty from the Library acquisition source while only “Void Erosion Purge: Normal” was unlocked. The patch also corrected a Zone Map control issue with Hold & Drag, plus a batch of cosmetic bugs involving skin previews, lobby poses, hoverbike animations, paint coverage, and text on the “Dance Night” body skin for Serena.

Bug Fixes

(1) Equipment & Modules

– Fixed an issue where the stat change display color would display incorrectly when equipping Descendant Modules related to the Incoming Damage Modifier.

(2) Content

– Fixed an issue where “Void Erosion Challenge Stage 1” was missing from the Accelerate Research content.

– Fixed an issue where it was possible to enter the “Challenge” difficulty through the acquisition source in the Library when only “Void Erosion Purge: Normal” was unlocked.

(3) UI & UX

– Fixed an issue where the Zone Map could not be moved using Hold & Drag controls while a tooltip was displayed on the Zone Map.

(4) Miscellaneous

– Fixed an issue where the “2025 Skin Contest Bundle” would display the same Skin Set together when previewing Skins.

– Fixed an issue where the “Project: Snow Rabbit Set” Body Skins (Unisex) would occasionally display awkwardly on the Lobby screen.

– Fixed an issue where some Descendants would display unintended poses when falling while riding a Hoverbike.

– Fixed an issue where a part of the Exo Knight Head Skin (Keelan) could not be painted.

– Fixed an issue where certain parts of the “Gilded Death Blossom” skin (Gley, Sharen) were not properly applied when using Paint.

– Fixed an issue where incorrect text on the pants of the “Dance Night” body skin (Serena) was displayed.

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The First Descendant

Developed by Nexon Games

Launched in July 2024, The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics developed using Unreal Engine 5. In the game, players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat against alien invaders – The Vulgus who crossed dimensions over 100 years ago and brought with them the devastating Colossi and destruction– for the survival of humanity and to protect Albion and the continent of Ingris. Players will encounter spectacular stories as they grow stronger through various missions and raids to finally discover the Descendants' secret. Cooperation is crucial as players team up with one another in strategic multiplayer boss fights where teamwork and tactics are key. New equipment, materials, and items obtained through a myriad of missions and boss fights will contribute to players’ character development.

• Genre: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
• Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
• Release: 2024-07-02
• Publisher: Nexon Korea
• Age Rating: ESRB M / GRAC 19+ / ACB M / PEGI 12 / CLASS_IND 12 / USK 16
• IGDB Rating: 59.3/100

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