The First Descendant Penalizes 514 Users, Including 8 Permanent Bans
Two bans involved unauthorized programs, while six were tied to exploitation of the Open Store payment process.
The First Descendant penalized 514 users during its Oct. 30 through Nov. 5, 2026, PST enforcement period, including 506 separate matchmaking penalties and 8 permanent game bans, according to the game’s Steam enforcement notice.
Uncooperative play accounted for 486 matchmaking penalties, while unusual gameplay activity led to 20 more. Two permanent bans cited the creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs. The other six followed unfair gains through exploitation of the Open Store payment process.
The 514-user total was 12 lower than the 526 users penalized in the Oct. 23-29 crackdown. Both periods lasted seven calendar days.
Enforcement was based on player reports and monitoring. Players can flag abnormal or abusive behavior through the in-game reporting feature. Anyone disputing a claim involving Open Store payment-process exploitation can contact Customer Service through the official website’s 1:1 Support option. Chargeback disputes should go to the platform store that handled the payment.
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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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