The First Descendant update version 1.2.4 is live and if you’re excited to try the game again, this post is for you.
This mid-season update for Season 2 brings a ton of new content, improvements, and challenges that will bring you back to the game along with attracting some newcomers.
Server Downtime and What’s Coming
The temporary server shutdown is needed as the game makers prepare to roll out this exciting new update.
Players can look forward to a wide range of features, most notably the interesting void erosion purge, the addition of new character Ines Raya, and the many weapon core unlocks that offer fresh ways to customize and strategize.
Ines Raya: Joining the Void Erosion

The arrival of Ines Raya, the newest character in the game, signals a change in how the game is played.
To get her, players will need to collect research blueprints, codes, and materials from the Void Vessel on hard mode. Unlike Keelin, who can now be obtained on normal mode, Ines Raya brings new skills and abilities designed to shake up the battlefield.
Her passive ability, Plasma Oscillation, and active skills like Chain Lightning and Discharge, let her deal massive electrical damage, making her a force to be reckoned with.
Her ultimate ability, Snare Hunter, further boosts her power by improving movement speed and maximizing dark current damage. Ines Raya’s skills work well with her special farming guide, which helps players make the most of her electric, singular, and tech strategies.
Skill modules like the Plasma Ball and Time of the Hunting Hound make her even more effective in combat, creating powerful effects like increased dark damage and shorter cooldowns.
Void Erosion Purge: Mastery Challenges

The Void Erosion Purge adds a new layer of endgame content with its 20 tough stages. Players who reach Mastery Rank 18 after finishing the ‘Disseminating Response Policy to Void Anomalies‘ quest can access this challenging content.
Each stage gets harder, requiring players to defeat hordes of enemies to spawn and beat named bosses.
Speed and efficiency are key, as players must complete stages within ten minutes to move forward. Failing to finish within 15 minutes means losing out on rewards, highlighting the need for skill and strategy in this demanding dungeon. A
s stages progress, players will face elite enemies that require focus and adaptability, along with penalties like countdown reductions for each death.
Weapon Core Unlocks: Customization Reimagined

The new weapon core unlocks offer a sophisticated way for players to tailor their weapons to their fighting style. To unlock these, players need to reach Mastery Rank 18 and complete a subquest.
After that, talking to NPC Deslin allows players to start adding core slots to their weapons.
Each unlocked core offers unique slots – from Firepower to Precision – that boost weapon stats like firearm attack power, elemental attacks, and more.
Tiers marked with Roman numerals show how powerful these cores are, and players can overwrite existing changes using core particle disruptors.
Adding cores involves some risk, as there’s an element of chance and resource use involved.
New Challenges and Rewards
With the Purge’s release, the game adds varied challenges, like The Defiler – a toxic-based giant enemy that requires new tactics. Players at Mastery Rank 18 can fight this enemy through void intercept battles, using electric attacks against its tough defenses.
The rewards are just as plentiful, ranging from defiler-themed skins to special items available through ETA Z exchanges.
Void erosion content scales to difficulties never seen before, rewarding skilled players with prestige and powerful upgrades.
Events and Timed Shops: Rotating Opportunities
Timed events introduce new 2025 tokens, which are important for getting items through daily and weekly rewards.
By completing regional missions and battlefield challenges, players can trade tokens for valuable resources and cosmetics.
The selection changes every two weeks, giving fresh reasons to keep playing, with items like weapon selection boxes, crafting supplies, and elaborate skins available through regular participation.
Improved Systems and Characters
The update also brings significant changes to the game’s characters and systems.
Volby now has better MP recovery and weapon abilities, while Jabber can manage turrets more easily. Luna is also easier to use, with smoother skill activation and increased mobility.
Additionally, improvements to the user interface, loadout convenience, and interception battle balance further enhance the player experience, making gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.
Conclusion: A New Chapter in The First Descendant?
The First Descendant’s Update 1.24 marks a big step forward in the game’s experience, combining fresh content with complex systems that allow for personalized playstyles and strategic thinking.
As its servers are reconnected after the update, let’s find new allies, enemies, and enough challenges to satisfy even the most experienced warriors.
With thoughtful upgrades to character dynamics, weapon customization, and endgame challenges, this update is set to broaden the game’s appeal and depth, promising hours of thrilling gameplay in the ever-expanding world of The First Descendant.