The First Descendant handed out 400 penalties in its latest abuse sweep, covering June 19 through June 25 PDT. The week was dominated by matchmaking restrictions, but Nexon also logged permanent bans tied to cheating, Open Store exploitation, and trading abuse.
The breakdown started with 3 permanent game bans for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs. Nexon also issued 6 permanent game bans for exploiting processes related to the Open Store, along with 1 seven-day trading restriction after abnormal transaction records were detected. The largest group by far was the unusual gameplay category, where 390 users received a 3-day separate matchmaking penalty.
Nexon said the actions were based on player reports and internal monitoring. It also asked players to keep using the in-game report feature when they spot abnormal or abusive behavior, and pointed anyone disputing an Open Store payment-related action toward the platform store used for the purchase.
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Source: Steam
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
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Age Rating:
ESRB M / GRAC 19+ / ACB M / PEGI 12 / CLASS_IND 12 / USK 16
- IGDB Rating: 59.3/100
