Between August 8 and August 13, 2025, The First Descendant developers carried out a crackdown targeting abusive users. This effort aims to keep the gaming environment enjoyable for everyone by removing players who violate rules, cheat, or exploit the system.
It might seem like a lot of work, but monitoring such a large player base requires dedication. The team inspected reports and gameplay data to identify unfair activities. Players who notice suspicious behavior are encouraged to use the in-game report feature to help maintain a fair space.
Here’s a summary of the actions taken during this period.
Crackdown Results
- Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs: 15 users received permanent bans for cheating.
- Exploitation of Open Store payment processes: 28 users were permanently banned for unfair gains related to store payment exploits.
- Unusual gameplay activity detected: 1 user received a 30-day game access restriction.
- Separate matchmaking penalties: 601 users were given 3-day matchmaking restrictions for abnormal gameplay behavior.
Yikes, that’s quite a list. The developers also provided partial user IDs to maintain transparency without fully exposing players’ identities.
Wondering if you might be affected? The list is extensive and includes various accounts flagged for different offenses. If anyone believes they’ve been wrongly penalized regarding payment exploits, they can reach out through the official website’s customer service for a one-on-one inquiry. For chargeback-related issues, contacting the platform store where the payment was made is advised.
It’s a bit of a climb to keep games fair, but efforts like these show commitment to a better community experience. I’m curious, how often do you report suspicious behavior when you see it?
Thanks to these actions, The First Descendant hopes to maintain a pleasant gaming environment for all Descendants. Let’s keep playing fair and have fun.
