The First Descendant March 26 patch will correct Alignment Device tier bug
Nexon said a server-side boundary handling error could return a lower-tier option even when a higher tier was guaranteed; a fix will arrive with the March 26 (Thu) update.
Nexon confirmed an issue with the in-game item called the Alignment Device and said the problem will be fixed in the March 26 (Thu) patch. The developer warned that, under certain conditions, the device could grant an option one tier lower than the guaranteed tier when players readjust Ancestors Modules.
The studio said the server handles option tier generation and sends those results to the client, and an error occurred while handling the numeric boundaries that define each tier. Instead of selecting values from the full minimum-to-maximum range of the intended tier, the system sometimes used a range that began at the previous tier’s top value and extended up to the intended tier’s maximum.
That meant if the server generated the minimum possible value for the guaranteed tier, the outcome could fall into the lower-tier band and yield a lower option. Nexon apologized for the inconvenience and said it would expand its investigation to other readjustment-related systems and items to confirm whether similar boundary errors exist elsewhere.
The developer added it will publish a follow-up notice with details on fixes, steps to prevent recurrence, and any compensation for affected players once the review concludes. For background on recent fixes and server-side hotfixes for The First Descendant, see our hotfix coverage for February 19. Please share your thoughts in the comments below and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram for more updates.
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
