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Hotfix 1.0.2 Patch Notes (July 11 Update)

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The First Descendant - Hotfix 1.0.2

This page provides details about the Hotfix 1.0.2 of The First Descendant (TFD), which was applied on July 11, 2024. Read on to learn about the bug fixes for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

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July 11, 2024 Hotfix 1.0.2 Date and Time

Hotfix 1.0.2 Announcement

An update was done on July 11, 2024 at 1:05 PM UTC.

Hotfix 1.0.2 UTC PDT JST
July 11, 2024 1:05 PM 6:05 AM 10:00 PM

July 11, 2024 Hotfix 1.0.2 Summary

Summary of Changes

  • Bug fixes for Steam, Xbox Series X|S, XBOX One, PS4, PS5.
  • Content improvements and balance changes.

July 11, 2024 Hotfix 1.0.2 Patch Notes

Platform and System

  • (PC) Improved the stability of the shader preparation process by reducing the CPU load during shader generation.
  • (PC) Lowered GPU memory usage when set at High or higher quality.
  • (PC) Fixed a bug that allowed frame limits to be set when using Nvidia and AMD's Frame Generation.
  • (PC) Fixed an issue where character skins were displayed abnormally in low graphics settings intermittently during extended play.
  • Fixed an issue where shadows were intermittently displayed abnormally depending on the view.
  • Made various other fixes for optimization purposes, and we will continuously monitor them.

Content Improvements

  • Added the Start Public Operation function (matchmaking) to Infiltration Operations (Hard). Start Public Operation is available even if you change the selected reward, but if you select an additional option, only 'Start Private Operation' will be available.
  • Removed the sequential type Immunity Spheres from Named Monsters. They have been changed to either the default or extermination types.
  • Increased the quantity of rare basic materials dropped from Encrypted Vaults three-fold. The Elite Vulgus that appear in Field Missions and Infiltration Operations will now drop them too.
  • Reduced the time from two 90-second to two 60-second occupations for the Kingston Vulgus Data Transmitter Hacking Mission.
  • Improved the Battle Pass Battle Supply Shop button's visibility by redesigning it in the format of the Bonus Shop banner.
  • Updated the Library window from closing when the map is opened and closed through the Acquisition Information pop-up.
  • Improved the duration of party invitation messages to make them easier to confirm and accept.
  • Improved the duration of the Descendant Instructor's lines.
  • Moved the guide NPC you met after first arriving in Albion closer.

Bug Fixes

UI/UX

  • Fixed an issue displaying unused items in the Library.

Descendant

  • Fixed an issue where Descendants could not get out of DBNO when their HP was below -100% from module settings.
  • Fixed an issue where Kyle would occasionally go up into the air when using Superconductivity Thruster during Repulsion Dash.
  • Fixed an issue where Esiemo could not get back up while using Arche Explosion and being inflicted with Knockback.

Module

  • Fixed an issue where the increase in Firearm ATK per stack in the Sharp Precision Shot module was summed instead of multiplied.

Field

  • Fixed an issue where Amorphous Material Pattern: 118 and Shape Stabilizer Form 8 were not dropped at Frozen Valley: Vulgus Strategic Outpost in Fortress (Hard).
  • Fixed an issue where Elite Vulgus in the White-night Gulch Upper Hatchery Battlefield Missions did not drop rewards.
  • Fixed an issue where monster spawning was interrupted at some Vulgus Strategic Outposts.

Equipment

  • Fixed an issue where a weapon's attribute damage did not apply damage over 100,000.
  • Fixed an issue where higher values were displayed as the Ultimate (Gold) option despite the Reactor's Skill Cooldown and Skill Cost stats being preferable with lower values.
  • Fixed an issue where lower values were displayed as the Ultimate (Gold) option despite the Weapon Change Speed stat being preferable with higher values.

Instance Dungeon

  • Fixed an issue where Vespers resource box materials were dropped from Echo Swamp, Agna Desert, White-night Gulch, Hagios, and Fortress Infiltration Operation resource boxes.

Research

  • Fixed an issue where the core materials of Ultimate Descendants were incorrectly displayed as Rare instead of Ultimate Tier.

Miscellaneous

  • (French) Fixed an issue where the Go to title screen menu was displayed with the same phrase as 'Exit Game'.
  • (French) Fixed an issue in the story where Ultimate Chimera was used for Dreadful Abomination.
  • (French) Added missing words in the probability display for Executioner Tier 3 Set 4.

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