The First Descendant Releases Major New Update for March 2025

Developer Nexon has released the Season 2, Episode 2 update, Beyond The Void, for The First Descendant, adding plenty of new content, including a new main story, a new Descendant named Serena, a new growth system, and more. This major update for The First Descendant also introduces a new Fellow and new events for players to participate in.

The First Descendant launched in 2024 and, despite regular content updates and support, has struggled to improve its “mixed” rating on Steam. The free-to-play third-person looter shooter has faced criticism for its heavy microtransaction system, with some labeling the game as “generic.” Nevertheless, the game has found some success and maintains a solid player base. Now, the developer is rolling out a major update for players.

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Continuing with Nexon’s steady support for The First Descendant, the developer is now bringing “Beyond The Void” to players, an update that adds a wealth of new content. The highlight of the Season 2, Episode 2 update, is a new main story that picks up after the destruction of the Ironheart in the Fortress region. During the mission, players will encounter Serena, a new Descendant who will join their ranks. Nexon promises that Episode 2 will “enrich the lore” with “powerful cinematic storytelling.”

Serena is a firearm-based DPS who can fight enemies while flying. This new character in The First Descendant brings an interesting mix of fire-element skills, like Scared Flame, along with utility skills like Redemption, which allows her to remove allies’ debuffs, grant damage reduction, and recover their HP and stamina. In addition to the new character, the update introduces a new field called Sigma Sector, which includes two new matchmaking areas. Players can take on these fields in either Normal or High-Risk difficulties.

Moreover, a new growth system, the Arche Tuning system, has been introduced, enabling players to optimize their Descendants’ builds. To gain EXP for the new system, players need to tackle Infiltration Operations at 400% difficulty, Void Vessel Hard Difficulty, Void Erosion Purge, and Sigma Sector.

Players also have a new companion, the Vespers Hunting Dog, a new Fellow added in the Beyond The Void update. The Retriever features default auto-loop, ammo replenishment, and more. The update also fine-tunes Fellow Hagios Sheepdog, adding new weapons, an updated photo mode, and more. The First Descendant update Season 2, Episode 2 is already live, and players can install and try out all the new additions Nexon has brought to the game.

The First Descendant Beyond The Void Update Patch Notes

• Season 2 Episode 2 – ‘‘Beyond The Void’
  • New Main Story: Beyond The Void
  • The official continuation of the main story, following the destruction of the Ironheart in the Fortress region.
  • Vulgus General Karel’s century-long scheme is finally revealed, along with a secret weapon designed to shift the tide of war.
  • Descendants encounter ‘Serena,’ an early-generation Descendant sealed within the Sigma Sector, and join forces to confront this secret weapon.
  • This chapter will further deepen the relationships between Descendants and enrich the lore, enhanced by powerful cinematic storytelling.
• New Descendant – Serena
  • Serena’s trailer was revealed for the first time during the livestream broadcast last week, which you can view here.
  • Serena is one of the early-generation Descendants who had been sealed
  • She awakens as the current Descendants launch their operation in the Sigma Sector.
  • Serena is a firearm-based DPS wielding powerful fire-element skills, striking enemies while soaring through the skies.
    • Skills
      • Passive Skill: Divinity
        • When Serena fires a gun in midair, an additional stat bonus is applied.
      • Active Skill #1: Sacred Flame
        • Fires flames forward.
        • Enemies hit by the skill enter the ‘Repentance’ state, and attacking ‘Repentance’ enemies has a chance to restore ammo.
        • When used on allies, grants a ‘Blessing’ buff that provides a healing effect.
      • Active Skill #2: Ascension
        • Significantly reduces gravity, allowing for extended airtime.
        • When firing a gun in midair, additional effects are triggered based on the type of ammunition used.
      • Active Skill #3: Soaring
        • When used on the ground, propels the user vertically upward.
        • When used mid-air, moves in the input direction; holding the button extends the travel distance.
        • Deals AoE damage while moving, but is primarily used for aerial evasion and firearm reloading.
      • Active Skill #4: Redemption
        • When used on the ground, removes debuffs from allies and the user while granting damage reduction, HP recovery, and stamina restoration buffs.
        • When used in mid-air, enhances firearm performance.
• New Field – Sigma Sector
  • Two new matchmaking-supported fields: “Broken Boundary” and “Isolated Desert.”
  • These fields are divided into Normal and High-Risk difficulties based on storm level, providing a challenge that ignites players’ competitive spirit.
    • Normal Difficulty: Slightly more challenging than Hard Infiltration Operations at 100% difficulty.
    • High-Risk Difficulty: Slightly more challenging than Infiltration Operations at 400% difficulty, accessible upon reaching Mastery Rank 15
  • New monsters, including the Immortality Obliviant, the Obliviant Commander and Karel’s First Descendant will also be introduced to enhance the combat experience.

• New Void Abyss Intercept Battle Colossus – Tormentor
  • A variant colossus of the Executioner.
  • Uses electric-based attacks and is vulnerable to poison.
  • Enters ‘Void Reflux Mode,’ summoning ‘Thunderstorm’ that moves across the map.

• New Growth System – Arche Tuning System
  • Arche Tuning System does not define the Descendant’s personality; rather, it is a progression system designed to refine and optimize builds.
  • Arche Tuning EXP can be obtained from Infiltration Operations at 400% difficulty, Void Vessel Hard Difficulty, Void Erosion Purge, Sigma Sector.
  • Will be added to Special Operations in future updates.
  • Obtainable upon completing the “Beyond the Void” main quest.
  • Can level up Unique Arche Factor Level to 40 using exclusive EXP

• Other Updates
  • New Fellow – Vespers Hunting Dog (Retriever)
    • Equipped with default auto-loot and auto-dismantle functions, along with ammo replenishment.
    • The existing Fellow ‘Hagios Sheepdog’ will also receive an automatic health recovery function.
  • New Weapon – Malevolent, Ancient Knight, A-Tams, Truly Deadly Arson
  • Photo-mode: Initially updated with basic features, with filter and sticker functions to be added during Episode 2.
  • Customizing Updates – Preset (Save Settings Feature), Eyebrow and Beard Dye Options
  • New Products:
    • Serena Skin
    • Hailey, Gley Premium Skins
    • Sharen’s Evolving Skin

• Season 2 Episode 2 Events
  • Log-in Events – ‘Beyond Sigma Sector’ / Starting March 13th
    • An event where players can obtain Ultimate Bunny by logging in for 14 days.
    • Players who already own Ultimate Bunny can instead get two skins for Hailey: “Albion Academy Cadet” and “Classic Maid Uniform.”
  • Daily Event – ‘‘Assist with Serena’s Covert Operations’ / Starting March 13th
    • Complete daily challenge missions to earn Support Tokens, which can be exchanged for various items in the shop.
    • Play for 120 minutes each day to receive one Crystallization Catalyst daily.
  • Additional Event: Two weeks before the Ultimate Blair update, a login event will be held where players can obtain an item(Photon Imprinter) to transfer a regular Descendant module socket type to an Ultimate Descendant.

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Third-Person Shooter

Released

July 2, 2024

ESRB

Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language

Developer(s)

Nexon Games