Nexon has deployed The First Descendant hotfix 1.0.3 across all platforms, addressing frame generation issues as well as an ‘abort mission’ exploit, and more.
The new patch for the shooter is labeled as a hotfix but contains quite a few fixes and changes. Those playing the game on PC will be happy to learn that the 1.0.3 hotfix fixes a memory leak when using frame generation. In addition, it fixes a memory leak while playing in windowed mode. Also, the patch aims to resolve an issue of temporary frame drops when opening inventory with DLSS Frame Generation as well as an issue where the frame limit was not restored when using frame generation.
Another interesting change is that this new patch adds a new ‘Away from keyboard (AFK)’ option to the player report menu. “We have been keeping a close eye on recent trends regarding AFK, and we agree that AFK hinders the game play for other players”. the developers explain. “However, we believe that a cautious approach is required in this matter. This is because AFK judgment mechanisms can sometimes be bypassed with simple shooting or moving actions, and the AFK kick system can be exploited for other purposes.”
The First Descendant hotfix 1.0.3 also comes with a fix for an exploit with the party member’s ‘Abort Mission’ system. Following this patch, the Void Shard attribute will now be displayed on the map directly. “We discovered and fixed an issue where a party member’s ‘Abort Mission’ system was being exploited to repeatedly play the Void Fusion Reactor without consuming any Shards”, Nexon writes. “While addressing this glitch, we also considered why players might resort to using it. We realized that the transition from Shard farming to actual Void Fusion Reactor missions was quite inconvenient and tedious. Therefore, we not only fixed the bug but also increased the amount of Void Shards obtained and improved the farming process to make it more convenient.”
The full release notes for this hotfix can be found here.
The First Descendant is available worldwide now for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
