The First Descendant Hotfix 1.04 Breakdown and Week Five Update Preview
Hey, Today, we’re diving into Hotfix 1.04 for The First Descendant. This patch brings a host of changes and improvements, and we’re also getting an exciting sneak peek at the upcoming content scheduled for August 1st. Let’s break down the key updates and preview what’s on the horizon.
Increased Module Storage
Module Storage Limit Increased
The module storage limit has been increased from 1,000 to 1,500. This is a fantastic change, especially for players who often find themselves running out of space and missing out on valuable module drops. An extra 500 slots should make managing your inventory much easier.
Strategic Outposts Cooldown Reduction
Cooldown Reduction
The cooldown for Strategic Outposts has been reduced from 5 minutes to just 1 minute. This significant reduction will make the Outpost grind less tedious and more efficient. Although a further reduction to 30 seconds would be ideal, this is a welcome improvement.
Valby Run Nerf
The Valby Run has been nerfed in terms of gold rewards. Post-nerf, a 3-minute run now yields 272,000 gold and 22,000 Kyper. While this isn’t the best farm anymore, it still offers a decent return of about 100,000 gold per minute.
Void Fragment Drops in Special Operations
Void Fragment Drops
Void fragment drops have been added to Special Operations. Previously, farming void fragments was a tedious process. Now, you can collect them while completing missions like block hypermining, defenses, and neutralized void experiments. This change aims to add more value to Special Operations and streamline farming.
Special Operations Item Buffs
The gold rewards from items obtained in Special Operations have been buffed tenfold. For instance, consuming a mark for rest now grants 100,000 gold instead of 10,000, and 1 million gold instead of 100,000. This makes running Special Operations even more rewarding.
Director’s Comments on Farming Changes
Developer Insights
The developers have acknowledged the need for diverse and efficient farming spots in the game. Adjustments have been made to ensure that various hunting grounds offer unique characteristics and rewards. Cooldowns for all Outposts have been shortened, and gold rewards have been added to Special Operations. The devs are committed to continuous improvement based on player feedback.
Week Five Update Preview
Ultimate Valby and Luna
The Week Five update introduces Ultimate Valby and Luna, along with new weapons and abilities.
Ultimate Valby: Sea of Emerald
Valby’s new ultimate skin, Sea of Emerald, and two new Transcendent modules are coming:
- Spiral Tidal Wave: Replaces the bubble bullet with a straight-flying projectile, ideal for intercepting gluttony.
- Hydro Pressure Bomb: Enhances Valby’s plop plop ability, leaping forward and dealing damage in a new way.
New Descendant: Luna
Luna brings a unique rhythm-based playstyle. Her synthesizer gun powers up with the rhythm, providing allies with enhanced abilities. Luna’s performance can either increase skill power with upbeat music or recover mentality and reduce resource consumption with relaxing music.
Luna’s Modules:
- Nimble Footsteps: Increases Luna’s mobility and amplifies the range of her support abilities.
- Noise Surge: Transforms Luna into a combat dealer, dashing towards enemies and dealing damage.
New Boss: Gluttony
Gluttony
Gluttony, a void energy-devouring giant, requires players to withstand its cooling systems and exploit its greedy temperament to defeat it. This boss introduces new ultimate weapons and components.
New Ultimate Weapon: Peace Mediator
A hand cannon is effective with single shots and capable of unleashing a burst of bullets under the right conditions.
New Ultimate Module: Arc Concretion
Increases defense and mentality when using skills but decreases movement speed and attack power, useful for Luna and Ajax.
Balance Adjustments
Descendant Buffs
Valby, Blair, and Frina, who rely on AOE skills, are getting buffs to improve their battlefield effectiveness.
Ultimate Weapon Enhancements
Several ultimate weapons, including Enduring Legacy, The Secret Garden, and NRA’s Devotion, will have improved crit chance and damage. This will likely make Enduring Legacy the top LMG and boost the power of these weapons significantly.
Single Shot Weapon Buffs
Improvements are also coming to single-shot weapons, allowing players to toggle between single-shot and rapid-fire modes.
Final Thoughts
Hotfix 1.04 and the Week Five update bring a lot of exciting changes and improvements. From increased storage and reduced cooldowns to new descendants and weapons, the game is evolving in fantastic ways. Keep an eye out for more updates, and as always, share your feedback to help shape the future of The First Descendant.
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