The First Descendant Update Does Exactly What Players Wanted, and What Nexon Promised

The First Descendant has been the focus of both praise and criticism since its release. The game managed to have a very successful launch with over 250k players on Steam. But a month after its release, the game has understandably seen a drop off in player count.

Nexon’s newest update for The First Descendant has hit all the right notes and addressed a lot of community concerns. The addition of Void Shards to Special Operations through the Void Experiments has made it simpler and easier to farm.

Nexon is Giving The First Descendant Some Much Needed Updates

Void Shards are important items in The First Descendant, primarily used to activate Void Fusion Reactors for high-end rewards. However, the previous system made acquiring these shards a monotonous and time-consuming task. Players had to focus on Void Fragments, which required specific elemental damage to break and made it a tedious grind.

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The community’s response to this change has been overwhelmingly positive. Players on forums like Reddit have expressed their satisfaction with the update. Many have noted that the new method of farming allows for multitasking, enabling them to level up characters, farm gold, and gather Void Shards simultaneously. 

The update also addressed the drop rates of Void Shards. The new system reportedly offers up to seven times more Void Shards than before. Players have reported receiving up to 25 Void Shards of various types from a single run, along with other materials and more Gold. This efficiency in farming is a massive improvement.

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Nexon is not stopping here. The developers have indicated that more changes are on the horizon, including a potential reduction in the reliance on Void Shards for Void Fusion Reactor startups. The dev team also addressed the grind issue that many players have reported multiple times and also promised changes in that aspect.

Will The First Descendant Survive Long Term?

Nexon’s ongoing commitment to addressing player feedback in The First Descendant is evident in its approach to future updates. The developers have promised to continue refining the game’s reward loop and adding more quality-of-life improvements. This includes a planned pity system to guarantee drops so that the overall tediousness of the grind is reduced for all players. 

Hotfix 1.0.4 also brought other quality-of-life improvements, such as reducing the cooldown timer for Vulgus Strategic Outposts from five minutes to one minute. This change seem minor but they reduce downtime and keep players more engaged. 

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On Reddit, players have found creative ways to use this time. One player commented that they did bodyweight exercises with the extra time. If you think about it, this not only breaks the monotony but also promotes healthier gaming habits.

The changes to Void Shard farming have made the process more accessible, efficient, and rewarding, aligning with player demands and the devs’ promises. If Nexon continues to listen to community feedback The First Descendant is well on its way to being a consistently good game.

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