The First Descendant update 1.48 (1.2.5) is available to download on PS4, PS5(1.048) PC and Xbox. According to the official The First Descendant 1.48 patch notes, the latest update improves gameplay balance, UI usability, and inventory limits while adding new weapons and modules. Apart from this, today’s TFD patch 1.48 also addresses skill inconsistencies, UI glitches, and event item issues.

The First Descendant Update 1.048 Patch Notes – January 23, 2025

Content Improvements

Combat Adjustments

• Elite Tracker: Reduced the number of skill projectiles from 5 to 3.
• Void Erosion Purge: Added obstacles for better cover.

Weapons & Modules

• Introduced “Expand Amplification”, a new firearms group.
• Added 3 High-Power Round Modules exclusive to launchers, enhancing explosion radius for wider attacks.

UI & UX Enhancements

Item Display & Sorting

• Core items now have a distinct icon when dropped in the field.
• Improved sorting in the Consumable Inventory:
  • Core items are now sorted by Slot Type.

HUD Adjustments

• Fellow’s Auto-Dismantle Notification moved:
  • Previous: Above the Sub Attack button.
  • Now: Below the Passive Skill in HUD.

Void Erosion Purge UI Updates

• Added stage indicator for enemies with Crowd Control Immunity.
• Players now respawn in a safe area after dying.
• Unlock requirements now appear in World Map tooltip.
• Added a “Next Stage” button after completion.

Mission & Rewards UI Updates

• Gold/EXP/Other rewards now have tooltips in the Operation Start Request Screen.

Miscellaneous Updates

• Increased maximum consumable storage to 100 million for:
  • Amorphous Materials, Enhancement Materials, Core Materials, Basic Materials, etc.
  • Shape Stabilizers scale with Mastery Rank.
  • ETA Voucher limit remains unchanged.
• Void Abyss Metal Fragments (400% Infiltration Operation completion) increased from 20 to 40.
• Fixed an issue where players fall out of the map in Void Erosion Purge.

Event Adjustments

• New Year’s Luck Shop Event Updates:
  • Void Abyss Metal Fragments (Weeks 3 & 4) replaced with 5 Core Particle Disruptors.
  • Core Particle Disruptors added as permanent exchangeable items after Hotfix 1.2.5.

Bug Fixes

Content Fixes

• Fixed an issue preventing party entry in Void Erosion Purge.
• Resolved a random control loss bug when disabling certain content.
• Fixed unnatural drone summoning animations in Void Vessel.

Descendants Fixes

• Valby: Fixed Laundry Bomb absorption issues.
• Ines:
  • Dark Current’s Min Damage incorrectly set at 1—now fixed.
  • Discharge skill directional display mismatch fixed.
  • Skill Module: Time of the Hunting Hounds now correctly boosts Snare Acrobatics Damage.
• Jayber:
  • Fixed Medical Turret skill video showing outdated footage.
  • Fixed damage numbers misalignment for Jayber’s Unique Weapon.
• Luna:
  • Fixed Unique Weapon issue causing buffs to persist incorrectly.
• Bunny:
  • Fixed Electric Conductor Module not applying Electricity Damage Boost properly.
  • Fixed HP consumption issue when using Light Speeding after equipping Bionic Fuel Module.

Weapons & Modules Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Launchers’ Additional Damage was incorrectly applied based on the wrong Attribute ATK.

UI & UX Fixes

• Core items now correctly appear on the Mini Map in Void Erosion Purge.
• Target Time is now displayed at the top of Void Erosion Purge.
• Fixed A/D key issue allowing unintended reward changes after Matchmaking.
• Blueprint Selling UI now allows unlocking items hidden by filters.
• Vertical banner shuffle now enabled via [Mouse Wheel] in Recommended Research.
• Fixed an issue where Reactor info conditions appeared unmet after reconnecting.

Miscellaneous Fixes

• Battle Pass Week 7 challenge text fixed for clarity.
• Event Item Fixes:
  • Ultimate Weapon Selection Box icon corrected.
  • EXP & Proficiency Boost items had incorrect names/descriptions—now fixed.
  • Compensation: 40 ‘2025 Tokens’ sent via in-game mail.
• Customization Issue: Ines’s Raley MK.26 Head Skin now correctly supports dyeing.
• Shop UI Fix: “Purchase from the Shop” button no longer appears when materials are insufficient for reactor enhancement.

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 1.45 will address a few of these errors.

Download free The First Descendant update 1.45 for PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox One.