The First Descendant Version 1.14 Patch Notes

The First Descendant version 1.14 is available to download on PS4, PS5(1.014.000), PC and Xbox. According to the official The First Descendant 1.14 patch notes, the latest update brings quality of life changes. Apart from this, today’s The First Descendant patch 1.14 (1.014.000) also enhances various UI elements for a better player experience.

The First Descendant version 1.14 Patch Notes (1.014)

Content Improvements

Bundle and Slot Items

• Displayed indicators for slot items at the limit when included in bundles.
• Deducted the price of slot items from the overall bundle price if slots are at the limit.

Optimization Improvements

PS5 Performance

• Improved CPU load issues.

Bug Fixes

Battle Pass

• Fixed issue preventing the acquisition of Supply Coins from Season/Weekly Challenges.
• Granted Supply Coins for previously completed challenges upon login after the update.

Missions

• Corrected monster spawn rates during the “Fortress Outskirts” mission in White-night Gulch.
• Fixed outposts starting without cooldown.
• Addressed abnormal monster respawns at certain outposts.

Descendants

• Fixed Jaber’s Turret removal issue.
• Corrected intermittent non-functioning of Jayber’s Medical Turret taunt effect.
• Fixed non-ending “Clean Up” skills for Valby and Ultimate Valby.
• Ensured proper visual effects for Viessa’s “Frost Road” skill.
• Resolved Kyle’s “Superconductivity Thrusters” issues with HP limits and abnormal damage increases.
• Fixed Yujin’s reactor usage for higher healing output.

Equipment

• Resolved continuous motion issue with “Single Reload for Peace” effect of “Peace Maker” while zooming.

Modules

• Fixed intermittent range issue with “Grappling Hook” when using “Mid-Air Maneuvering” module.

Miscellaneous

• [Russian] Fixed Pyromanic Sub Quest UI display error.
• [German][French][Italian][Polish][Portuguese][Russian][Spanish] Corrected “Yujin”’s “Solidarity Healing” skill tooltip.
• Fixed tooltip display error for Amorphous Material Pattern ‘MutantAA’ in some languages.

The following changes were added previously.

Infiltration Operations

• Start Public Operation Added
  • Available in Infiltration Operations (Hard).
  • Option accessible unless additional options are selected, then only ‘Start Private Operation’ is available.

Named Monsters

• Sequential Immunity Spheres Removed
  • Changed to default or extermination types for improved gameplay.

Encrypted Vaults

• Increased Rare Material Drops
  • Drop quantity tripled.
  • Elite Vulgus in Field Missions and Infiltration Operations now also drop rare basic materials.

Field Missions

• Kingston ‘Vulgus Data Transmitter’
  • Reduced occupation time from two 90-second to two 60-second occupations.

UI/UX Improvements

• Battle Pass Battle Supply Shop Button
  • Redesigned for better visibility.
• Library Window
  • Stays open when the map is accessed through Acquisition Information pop-up.
• Party Invitation Messages
  • Duration extended for easier confirmation and acceptance.
• Descendant Instructor Dialogue
  • Extended duration for better accessibility of game tips.
• Guide NPC in Albion
  • Moved closer for easier access upon arrival.

Optimization Improvements

PC Improvements

• Shader Preparation Stability
  • Reduced CPU load during shader generation.
• GPU Memory Usage
  • Lowered when set to High or higher quality.
• Character Skins Display
  • Fixed abnormal display issues in low graphics settings.
• Frame Limits with Nvidia and AMD
  • Resolved issues with frame limits during extended play.

Common Improvements

• Shadow Display
  • Fixed intermittent abnormal shadow display.
• Various Optimization Fixes
  • Continuous monitoring and improvements.

Bug Fixes

UI/UX

• Library Display
  • Fixed issue showing unused items.

Descendants

• DBNO Issue
  • Resolved issue preventing recovery below -100% HP.
• Kyle’s ‘Superconductivity Thrusters’
  • Fixed floating issue during ‘Repulsion Dash’.
• Esiemo’s ‘Arche Explosion’
  • Fixed issue preventing recovery when inflicted with Knockback.

Modules

• ‘Sharp Precision Shot’
  • Fixed issue with Firearm ATK calculation.
• ‘Body Enhancement’ Skill Module
  • Correct display of Max Shield as Current Shield across maps.

Equipment

• Weapon Attribute Damage
  • Fixed cap at 100,000 damage.
• Reactor’s Skill Cooldown and Skill Cost
  • Corrected Ultimate (Gold) option display.
• Weapon Change Speed
  • Corrected Ultimate (Gold) option display.

Field

• Material Drop in ‘Frozen Valley’
  • Fixed missing drops at Vulgus Strategic Outpost.
• Elite Vulgus Rewards
  • Fixed issue in ‘Upper Hatchery’ Battlefield Missions.
• Monster Spawning
  • Fixed interruptions at Vulgus Strategic Outposts.

Instance Dungeon

• Vespers Resource Box
  • Fixed incorrect material drops.

Research

• Ultimate Descendants Materials
  • Corrected display from Rare to Ultimate Tier.

Miscellaneous

• French Localization
  • Corrected menu and story translations.
  • Added missing words in probability display for Executioner Tier 3 Set 4.

Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunetly, since the day one patch, players have been facing various server issues with the game. Today’s The First Descendant patch 1.14 will address a few of these errors.

Download free The First Descendant update 1.14 for PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox One.