The First Descendant’s August 6 Patch Will Tune Onslaught and Bounty Operations

Patch 1.3.37 is scheduled for 12:00 a.m. PDT across Steam, Xbox, and PS5, with new in-game events also planned.

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The First Descendant Patch 1.3.37 is scheduled to arrive on August 6, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. PDT. The timing comes with a warning that the schedule may change before the update goes live, while the full patch notes will be shared separately.

The update will be available on Steam, Xbox, and PS5. The current preview points to several areas receiving attention, including Arche Parameters in Onslaught Mode, balance across multiple activities, new events, and bug fixes. The schedule was shared in an official Steam announcement.

What Patch 1.3.37 Will Include

Improvements to Arche Parameters in Onslaught Mode
Balance adjustments for Onslaught Mode
Balance adjustments for Void Intercept Battle: Extreme
Balance adjustments for Bounty Operations
New in-game events
Bug fixes

The preview does not include the individual balance values, event details, or a complete list of fixes. Those changes will need to wait for the separate patch note, and the August 6 schedule remains subject to change.

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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: 2024-07-02
Publisher: Nexon Korea
Age Rating:
IGDB Rating: 59.4/100