The First Descendant continues to evolve, and Hotfix 1.0. 7 promises to address some of the most pressing issues players are facing in the game. Scheduled for release on August 13, 2024, this update will bring several quality of life improvements, making gameplay smoother and more enjoyable for players.

One of the most frustrating experiences in a multiplayer game is when a player on your team decides to go away from their keyboard (AFK). Nexon has heard the feedback about AFK players loud and clear and will play a major role in how Special Operations missions work.

With Hotfix 1.0.7, players who go AFK during these missions will automatically be moved to the Abort roster during Interim Review. This means they won’t take up valuable space in your team, allowing active players to continue without the dead weight. It’s a small but impactful change that should make team missions much more efficient and fun. It also means they won’t be able to enjoy EXP farming without actually contributing anything.

But that’s not all! Nexon is also making it easier for active players to farm EXP and continue playing with their squad. After completing Intercept Battles, Special Operations, and Infiltration Operations, players will have additional time to choose whether to restart the mission; two new buttons — “Restart with Squad” and “Restart Alone” — will be added to the mission’s ending screen.