NEXON has announced that it will release a new update for The First Descendant on September 17, which will add Ultimate Hailey. It has also revealed more updates and events for the game.
Ultimate Hailey wields three new skill modules (Dangerous Distance, Extreme Strike, and Freezing Breakthrough). In addition, cosmetics like “Tactical Aero Suit” premium skin, the “Frost Flower” Transcendent Weapon skin “Polar Night Sentinel,” Hailey-exclusive makeup “Diamond Dust” and “Soft Pink Snowfield” will be available. Finally, she will also have “Art on Ice,” a spawn animation for Chill Descendants.
The press release further outlines the new additions to The First Descendant:
September 17 Update Key Features:
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- Cradle of Evolution: A new dungeon set in an experimental facility where the Order of Truth sacrifices Vulgus to concentrate their Essence into a single higher-order being. Albion Headquarters infiltrates the facility to shut down the experiment. Every run plays out differently to keep repeat play fresh, and difficulty sits above Axion Infiltration Operations. That makes it the primary farming ground for Ultimate Hailey, with rewards to match. Descendants who use a Unique Weapon have the advantage here, including meta picks such as Raven, Valby, and Blair, as well as the newly rebalanced “Overkill” Lepic.
- Transcendent Weapon Trading: Transcendent Weapons become tradable for the first time, both 1:1 and via the new Lounge Storage Trade. Minimum listing prices are set by Quality tier, and the maximum price rises to 25,000 Caliber. Weapons can only be traded 24 hours after they are obtained, and they become bound once traded. Reselling requires a “Trade Permit,” which can be purchased from the shop.
- Lounge Storage Trade: Players can list Trigger Modules, Ancestors Modules, and Transcendent Weapons through “Item Sales” at the Guide NPC in the Lounge. Visit the seller’s lounge to browse and buy listed trade items in-game.
- Descendant Rebalance: Luna & Lepic: Luna’s changes center on solo dealer builds. She gains higher damage, reduced MP loss on failed Notes, longer buff durations, and improved Inspiration Gauge generation. Lepic gains increased grenade damage, a reworked “Traction Grenade,” and added duration and damage on “Overkill.”
- Transcendent Weapon Rebalance: Armis, Storm Cage, Raging Light, Malicious Dominator, and Emperor’s Guard Lance are buffed with a focus on Transcendent Ability. The change lets firearm dealers build around Transcendent Weapons as their main axis. Weapons players have already farmed gain performance in proportion to the buff.
- Ultimate Module Improvements: Eleven Ultimate Modules are revised to lower the barrier to use, ease activation conditions, remove penalty effects, and increase effect values.
- New Skin Lineup: The Eastern Garments set launches for Bunny, Ines, Dia, Raven, and Hailey. A Skin Set for male Descendants will also be available. Gley’s “Eastern Mystic Garments” is free with event attendance.
- Events: Two attendance events rewarding daily logins will be available until October 21. Further, two challenge missions supporting Ultimate Hailey and the rebalanced Luna and Lepic will be live through October 14. Finally, weekend boosts will grant +20% EXP, Gold, and Kuiper Shards until October 11.
Lastly, The First Descendant is available now for PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.
