Between May 16 and May 22, the team behind The First Descendant carried out a series of bans targeting players involved in cheating and exploiting the game’s payment system. These measures aim to keep the game environment fair and enjoyable for everyone.
The crackdown focused on three main areas:
- Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs: 17 users received permanent bans for interesting in cheating software.
- Exploitation of the Open Store payment process: 13 users were permanently banned for unfair gains related to store transactions.
- Unusual gameplay activity: 4 users received 30-day game access restrictions, and 183 users were given 3-day matchmaking penalties.
Details of the Crackdown (May 16–22, 2025)
- Permanent game bans (17 users): For creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.
- Permanent game bans (13 users): For exploiting the Open Store payment process.
- 30-day game access restrictions (4 users): Due to detected unusual gameplay activity.
- 3-day matchmaking penalties (183 users): Applied for irregular gameplay behavior.
The developers urge players to report any suspicious or abusive behavior using the in-game reporting feature. If anyone believes they were wrongly penalized regarding store payment exploitation, they can contact customer support through the official website or reach out to the platform store where the payment was made.
These actions show the commitment to maintaining a fair and pleasant experience for all players in The First Descendant. If you have thoughts on these measures or experiences with abusive behavior in the game, please share them in the comments below.
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