The First Descendant update 1.030 (version 1.030.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official The First Descendant 1.030 patch notes, the latest TFD update 1.030 brings a host of updates to enhance gameplay and player experience. Outpost cooldowns have been reduced to 30 seconds, streamlining the flow of combat. A new Infiltration farming route has been added, offering players more strategic options. To minimize wait times, Random Matchmaking has been introduced for Infiltration Operations. Apart from this, today’s The First Descendant patch 1.030 also adds UI improvements and bug fixes.
The First Descendant 1.030 Patch Notes – November 7, 2024
Content Improvements
- Outpost Cooldown: Reduced from 60 seconds to 30 seconds to improve gameplay flow and balance.
- New Farming Route for Amorphous Materials:
- Introduced an alternative farming path: Infiltration – Fragment – Fusion Reactor.
- Route allows choice between Outpost and Infiltration paths, adding flexibility to material acquisition.
- Planned release in early Season 2.
- Outpost Rework Plans:
- Potential overhaul for Outpost gameplay and roles is under discussion.
- Goal: More engaging content with continuous battles and increased participation in Infiltration Operations.
- Random Matchmaking for Infiltration Operations:
- Planned for Season 2 update to reduce matchmaking times.
- Rewards available upon completing randomly matched dungeons.
UI & UX Improvements
- Module Settings Access: Enabled adjustments immediately after completing Infiltration Operation or Void Intercept Battle.
- Notification Hold Time:
- Reduced hold time for specific button prompts:
- Party Invitation Notification
- Join Party Application Notification
- Void Intercept Battle Results
- Mission Completion Results
- Reduced hold time for specific button prompts:
- Reactor Tooltip Layout: Enhanced layout for better readability.
- Mission Results Window: Adjusted to avoid overlapping with other UI elements like Inventory.
Miscellaneous
- Landing Animation Removal: Removed hero landing animation to enable faster transitions after jumps from high altitudes.
Bug Fixes
Content Fixes
- Special Operation/Defend Albion Resource:
- Corrected issues with mission/challenge tracking and sound playback for Siege and Sniper spawns.
- Fixed monster attack issues in specific locations.
- Invasion: The Asylum: Resolved issue preventing ally joining.
- Battle Pass Challenges: Fixed tracking for Infiltration Operation: Hard 400%.
Weapons & Modules
- Ultimate Module “Sweeping Squad”: Adjusted ATK UP effect to reset only the effect’s duration rather than the whole effect.
- Ultimate Weapon Adjustments:
- Albion Cavalry Gun: Status effect renamed from “Precise Strike” to “Stun”; visual effect and ricochet issues fixed.
- The Final Masterpiece: Addressed issues with electric shock effects, visual inconsistencies, and immobilization of enemies.
- Perforator: Reduced excessive brightness of burst effect in dark environments.
- Smithereens & Piercing Light: Corrected display of “Critical Hit Rate” as “Fixed.”
- PlayStation: Corrected display of Weapon Stats values.
UI & UX Fixes
- Research Display: Lower-level material research progress now accurately displayed.
- Ion Accelerator Research: Corrected time display error after research cancellation.
Shop Fixes
- Emote Descriptions: Fixed incorrect descriptions for “Here Is Your Treat!”, “Vampire’s Leisure,” and “Ride Magic Broom.”
- Preview Image: Resolved incorrect display of “Twisted Worship Set” preview image in the shop.
Previously, The First Descendant update 1.023 added quality of life changes and gameplay improvements. Unfortunetly, since the last patch, players have been facing various server issues with the game. Today’s The First Descendant patch 1.028 will address a few of these errors.
Download free The First Descendant update 1.030 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
