The First Descendant update 1.008 is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official The First Descendant 1.008 patch notes, the latest update adds optimization improvements tackle memory leaks and frame rate stability across various game modes. Apart from this, today’s The First Descendant version 1.008.000 also adds new options for visual effects, enhanced mission rewards, and increased item limits.
The First Descendant 1.008.000 Patch Notes – July 18, 2024
- Addressed game crashing issues.
- Added gameplay stability fixes.
Content Improvements:
UI/UX:
- Option added to turn off other players’ projectile explosion effects
- Reduced explosion effect and duration of ‘Vestigial Organ’
- Added system message for allies’ DBNO status and party member UI enhancement
- Reduced research completion visual effect duration for common materials
- Added ‘Away from keyboard (AFK)’ to player report menu
- Updated quest list to show major rewards from cleared quests
- Added direct acquisition information viewing in Library target section
- Fixed scrolling issue in Library
- Added Firearm and Rounds types to Library Weapon List
- Updated Void Fusion Reactor mission UI and tooltips
- Void Shard attribute now displayed directly on map
- Increased Attached Items registration limit to 1,000 each for weapons, reactors, and external components
Descendants:
- ‘Thrill Bomb’ and ‘Lightning Emission’ now target nearby enemies with Ultimate Bunny ‘High-Voltage’ module
- Yujin’s ‘Reconstruction Serum’ ‘Allergy’ now applies to Colossus
- Changed sound effects for Ultimate Bunny ‘Electric Charge’, ‘High-Voltage’ and Bunny ‘Electric Condense’
- Removed ‘Use Bunny’s Skills to inflict Electrocution on enemies’ from bunny Evolving Skin ‘Speedy Awakened One’ evolution conditions
Infiltration Operation:
- Added mission results viewing through ESC menu after completion
- Removed time limit for destroying Ironheart in ‘Fortress – Heart of the Fortress’
- Moved supply droid location in ‘Fortress – Quarantine Zone’ for easier bullet supply
Mission and Field:
- Fixed Named Monsters’ immunity spheres position
- Updated ‘Alternate Hand of Nazeistra’ Named Immunity sequential sphere type
- Increased drop quantity on Hard difficulty by approximately 1.5x
Miscellaneous:
- Increased consumable items stack limit from 1 million to 100 million
- Updated some icon images
- Fixed various bugs related to UI/UX, Descendants, Modules, Missions, Field, and Void Intercept Battle
Optimization Improvements:
- Fixed memory leaks in windowed mode and with Frame Generation
- Addressed frame drop issues with DLSS Frame Generation and inventory opening
- Fixed frame limit restoration issue with DLSS/FSR Frame Generation
Bug Fixes:
- Corrected localization issues in Weapon Transmission
- Fixed UI navigation problems in Library and Special Operation
- Added symbol effects for ‘Code Analyzer’, ‘Code Breaker’, and ‘Core Material’ drops
- Resolved issues with Descendant abilities and modules
- Fixed mission-related bugs, including monster spawning and quest progression
- Addressed field-specific issues like Encrypted Vault interaction and grappling hook behavior
Previously, The First Descendant update 1.006 added quality of life changes. Unfortunetly, since the last patch, players have been facing various server issues with the game. Today’s The First Descendant patch 1.008 will address a few of these errors.
Download free The First Descendant update 1.008 for PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox One.