The First Descendant Update 1.50 Patch Notes (v1.050)

The First Descendant update 1.50 (1.2.6) is available to download on PS4, PS5(1.050) PC and Xbox. According to the official The First Descendant 1.48 patch notes, the latest update introduces new leaderboards, expanded Void Erosion Purge content, and a crafting system for Cores. Apart from this, today’s TFD patch 1.50 also includes Laboratory improvements, UI changes, and extensive bug fixes.

The First Descendant Update 1.2.6 Patch Notes – February 6, 2025

Summary of Key Changes

• New Leaderboards: Added for general content and Void Erosion Purge, tracking top players across different modes.
• Void Erosion Purge Expansion: Stages 21-30 introduced with adjusted difficulty and new rewards.
• Core Crafting System: Craft higher-tier Cores using lower-tier ones and Core Amplifiers.
• Laboratory Improvements: Increased max Vulgus level, summonable Colossi, and damage tracking.
• Various Fixes & UI Enhancements: Improved visibility, matchmaking, and multiple bug fixes.

New Features & Content Updates

Content Leaderboards

• Leaderboards Menu Added: Check in the Journal menu.
• Top 100 Players Ranked: Separated by team size (Solo, 2, 3, or 4 players).
• Solo Leaderboards: Rankings tracked per Descendant.
  • Separate rankings for Ultimate Descendants and Normal Descendants.
• New Record Notifications:
  • Top 10 Overall: Entered general rankings.
  • Solo Top 100: Ranked in Solo leaderboard.
  • Personal Best: Set a new record.

Void Erosion Purge Leaderboard

• New Leaderboard: Available on entry and result screens.
• Ranking Based on Stages & Time: Cleared stages take precedence, death penalties apply.
• Seasonal Reset: May change in future updates.

Craft Core System

• New Crafting Mechanic: Available via Deslin.
• Materials Required: Three same-tier Augmentation Cores + Core Amplifier.
  • Core Amplifiers obtained from Void Erosion Purge.
  • Higher tiers require more Gold.
• Auto-Craft Option: Uses all lower-tier Cores automatically.
  • Can disable to use only one tier lower.
• Bulk Crafting: Max 300 Cores at once.

Void Erosion Purge Zone Addition

• Stages 21-30 Added: Increased difficulty, better rewards.
  • Public matching enabled for stages 21, 25, 28, 29, and 30.
• Core Amplifiers as Rewards.
• ATK Amplification Adjustments:
  • Strong ATK boosts up to stage 20.
  • Gradual weakening from stage 21 onwards.
  • Further reductions near final stage due to Void Erosion influence.

Laboratory Improvements

• Max Vulgus Level Increased: Now up to 260.
• Colossi Summoning: Re-summon completed Intercept Battles.
  • Configurable in Laboratory Settings > Colossus tab.
• Damage Tracking Added.

Hotfix 1.2.6 – Improvements & Fixes

Content Improvements

Void Erosion Purge

• Hard CC Immunity Guide UI Placement Adjusted.
• New UI Added: Displays enemy legions & Weak Point Types.

Support Request Bulletin

• Expired Requests Auto-Deleted.
• Refresh Button Always Visible.

Weapons & Modules

• Voltia Beam Brightness Fixed.
• Module Storage Limit Increased: Now up to 2,000.

UI & UX

• Elite & Common Monster Markers Added.
• Elite Monster HP Bar Color Changed.
• Public Operations Markers on Mission Selection Screen.
• Core Equip UX Adjusted: Options now selected before applying.
• Improved Core Tier Visibility:
  • Added space between options & values.
  • Arabic numerals replaced with Roman numerals in some languages.
• Hold Time Added to Purchase Button: Affects Caliber-related purchases.

Bug Fixes

Content Fixes

• Fixed Stuttering Issue: Chain Explosive No. 2 Commander.
• Void Erosion Purge Timer UI Sync Fixed.
• Matchmaking Issue Resolved: “Next Stage” button now properly matches public/private settings.
• Drone Spawn & Animation Issues Fixed in Void Vessel.

Descendant Fixes

• Enzo’s Concentrated Fire Damage Modifier Fixed.
• Valby’s Jump Animation Fixed with Tidal Wave Module.

Weapons & Modules Fixes

• Explosion Range Module Effects Now Apply Properly.
• Beam Rifles & Launchers Module Effects Now Displayed Correctly.

UI & UX Fixes

• Incorrect Hunter External Component Location Fixed.
• Void Abyss Intercept Battle Now Displayed as Inactive When Unavailable.
• Special Operations Item Acquisition Info Now Shows Difficulty Level.
• Void Erosion Purge Matching Page Jump Button Disabled.
• Network Condition Fixes: Result screen now displays correctly.

Miscellaneous Fixes

• Hide System Messages Setting Now Persists After Restart.
• Unintended Nerf to Ecive’s Range & Duration Fixed.
• Next Stage Button Now Works Even with Alternate Key Bindings.

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 1.50 will address a few of these errors.

Download free The First Descendant update 1.50 for PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox One.