The First Descendant developers recently concluded a major crackdown on abusive players from May 30 to June 12, 2025, eager to keep the game fair and enjoyable for everyone. The operation targeted cheating, unauthorized programs, and exploitation of the in-game store payment system.
It’s always a tricky balance between letting players have fun and stopping those who ruin it for others. But this latest sweep shows the devs are serious about maintaining a level playing field, which, honestly, I appreciate. Nobody likes getting wrecked by hackers or scammy exploits, right?
Permanent Bans for Cheating and Exploiting
The crackdown led to 33 permanent bans for users caught creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs. These are the folks who decided to cheat their way through, and they got the boot.
Even more striking, 40 users received permanent bans for exploiting the Open Store payment process to gain unfair advantages. Yikes, that’s a serious offense, as it directly affects the game’s economy and fairness.
Temporary Restrictions and Matchmaking Penalties
Besides the permanent bans, the devs detected unusual gameplay activity in some accounts. so, 9 accounts were restricted from accessing the game for 30 days. also, a whopping 1,194 users got a 3-day matchmaking penalty, likely due to less severe but still disruptive behavior.
That’s a huge number of players affected, which makes me wonder about the scale of the problem. Are these penalties enough to scare off the rest? Time will tell.
Developer Notes and Player Support
The developers based their actions on reports from players and their own monitoring systems. If anyone believes they were wrongly flagged for exploiting the payment process, they can contact customer support via the official website’s 1:1 inquiry system.
For payment disputes, players are advised to reach out to the platform store where the transaction occurred. It’s a clear path but also a reminder to be cautious with your transactions.
Overall, it’s good to see this kind of transparency and action. It shows the team cares about the community’s experience. How do you feel about this scale of crackdown? Is it enough, or should they go even harder?
