The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3b Targets Low-Quality Weapon Drops in Cradle of Evolution
The patch was scheduled for September 17 at 07:20 PDT across Steam, XBOX, and PS5, with players asked to reconnect afterward.

The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3b was scheduled to address a loot-quality problem in Cradle of Evolution. Defeating a Commander monster could award Transcendent Weapons below the minimum Base Quality, and Nexon’s official Steam notice lists the correction for Steam, XBOX, and PS5. The patch follows Update 1.4.3 launch, which added Cradle of Evolution, Ultimate Hailey, and Lounge Storage Trade in Update 1.4.3.
The patch date was September 17, 2026, at 07:20 PDT. Players were asked to reconnect to the game after the patch for smoother gameplay.
The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3b Patch Notes
The hotfix is focused on the quality of Transcendent Weapons awarded after defeating Commander monsters in Cradle of Evolution. No other gameplay changes were included in the listed details.
Patch Date
- 09.17.2026 (Thu) 07:20 PDT
Platforms
- Steam, XBOX, PS5
Patch Details
- Fixed an issue where Transcendent Weapons below the minimum Base Quality are obtained upon defeating a Commander monster in the “Cradle of Evolution”
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The First Descendant
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