The First Descendant update 1.38 (1.2) is available to download on PS4, PS5(1.038) PC and Xbox. According to the official The First Descendant 1.38 patch notes, the latest update brings a host of enhancements, gameplay balance adjustments, bug fixes, and new features. Apart from this, today’s TFD patch 1.38 also includes stability and general gameplay performance improvements.
The First Descendant Update 1.38 Patch Notes – December 12, 2024
New Infiltration Support Function
A brand-new Other Infiltration Support option enhances cooperative gameplay during Infiltration Operations.
- Activation: This option allows players to join other Infiltration Operations with fewer Descendants.
- Eligibility:
- Only available for Infiltration Operations previously cleared on Normal Difficulty.
- Unavailable on Hard Difficulty with a 400% multiplier or in full 4-player parties.
- Rewards System:
- Rewards are determined by the operation being supported.
- Success and Selectable Rewards are tied to the initially selected operation.
- Drop rates align with the score table of the operation entered.
2. Gameplay Balance Adjustments
Several weapons have received notable improvements:
- High-Power Rounds: Ammo capacity increased from 5 to 15.
- Ultimate Weapons:
- After Glow: Ammo capacity increased from 6 to 12.
- Piercing Light: Ammo capacity increased from 6 to 11.
- Smithereens: Ammo capacity increased from 7 to 15.
- Executor: Ammo capacity increased from 8 to 14.
- Restored Relic Enhancements:
- Explosion ATK Drop-off Range reduced from 50% to 10%.
- Explosion Radius increased from 4.7m to 8.3m.
- Smithereens and Executor: Improved crosshair recovery speed (+30%) and increased Firearm ATK (+62%).
Content Updates
1. Enhanced Infiltration Operations
- Adjusted monster spawns in White-night Gulch: Mystery’s End for better balance on Hard Difficulty.
- Added the Heavy Ion Collector to the Mystery’s End 400% Infiltration Operation.
- Improved Void Vessel Record Quest progression.
- Blueprint Boxes for Keelan and Fellowes now rotate per tier upon Void Vessel completion.
2. Target Reward Improvements
- Target Rewards are now displayed in the Library.
- Objective trackers on-screen include updated Target Reward info.
Bug Fixes
1. Content-Related Fixes
- Resolved issues in Sharen Descendant Quest and various Void Vessel Quests affecting enemy spawns and quest progression.
- Fixed teleportation errors during White-night Gulch: Mystery’s End and Invasion Sterile Land: Unknown Laboratory.
- Addressed incorrect drone behaviors and traps resetting in multiple quests.
2. Descendant Adjustments
- Fixed Sharen’s Release Cutting Force skill failing to damage Legion Shield-protected enemies.
- Jayber’s Turret now correctly retrieves during jumps.
3. UI/UX Enhancements
- Corrected tooltip scrolling issues in the Access Info section.
- Fixed errors with Ultimate Reactor details and other UI inconsistencies.
- Resolved issues with the Elite Assassin body skin display in the shop.
4. Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed animation freezes for Fellows and Grappling Hook speed inconsistencies.
- Adjusted behavior for equipped Modules during battle and item auto-pickup.
- Updated incorrect level displays for Hagios Sheepdog Fellow awards.
Recently, a major The First Descendant update 1.23 resolved various issues including a bug where party members cannot join mid-session. Unfortunetly, players have been facing various server issues with the game. Today’s TFD patch 1.38 will address a few of these errors.
Download free The First Descendant update 1.38 for PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox One.
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