The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.5b Targets a Trials: Protocol 001 Bug
The announced workaround calls for showing only Trials: Protocol 002 until the multiplayer portal issue is fixed.
Hotfix 1.4.5b for The First Descendant addresses a multiplayer problem in Trials: Protocol 001. When two or more players enter the mission, the portal disappears once one player enters the Commander stage. The announced workaround is to display only Trials: Protocol 002 until the issue is fixed. The restriction comes one day after the October 15 update, which introduced Protocol 002 as a second Trials dungeon alongside Protocol 001.
The Steam announcement scheduled the hotfix for October 16, 2026, at 04:40 PDT on Steam, XBOX, and PS5. It does not require a client update. Players who were already in-game were told to return to the title screen and reconnect to apply it.
The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.5b Patch Notes
Patch Date
- PDT 10.16.2026(Fri) 04:40
Platforms
- Steam, XBOX, PS5
Patch Details
- A temporary measure has been applied for an issue where, when playing the “Trials: Protocol 001” mission with 2 or more players, the portal disappears once one player enters the Commander stage.
- ㄴ We are currently investigating the exact cause, and only the “Trials: Protocol 002” mission will be displayed until this issue is fixed.
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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
- Perspective Third person
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release July 2, 2024
- Publisher Nexon Korea
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