We have news to share about the new Season update, "The Great Clash."

From new content like "Trials" and "Karel's Mothership" that push Descendants to their limits, to powerful new "Transcendent Weapons," and a new Descendant "Raven" who overwhelms her enemies with Shadow Arche abilities,

check out all the latest news and experience the exciting new battlefield of Season 4 right now!

- A Main Quest featuring the final showdown between the Descendant Corps and Karel, with the fate of Ingris on the line, has been added.

- The Mega Dungeon Karel's Mothership, where the decisive battle against the final boss Karel unfolds, has been added. From battles against Legion Commanders to the final confrontation with Karel, experience tactical combat featuring a wide range of environments and monsters.

- Karel's Mothership is available in 2 different difficulties, with the only difference in the difficulties being the level of challenge. Choose the difficulty that suits your skill level and enjoy the core combat experience unique to Karel's Mothership.

- The new combat content Trials, incorporating rogue-lite elements, has been added. Face increasingly powerful enemies with each Round and experience the thrill of endless challenge and growth.

- Join the battle with a pre-configured "Rotational Build," then select and combine Variable Codes acquired while in combat to enhance your combat capabilities and forge your own strategy.

Void Intercept Battle: Extreme

- The "Void Intercept Battle: Extreme," which allows you to set the difficulty for yourself and push your own limits, officially opens. Combine different Critical Point effects to experience even more intense Colossus Battles.

- The more Critical Points you select, the higher the difficulty and the more plentiful the rewards you acquire. A leaderboard feature that ranks players based on the total Critical Points of defeated Colossi will also officially launch.

- The new Descendant Raven joins the battlefield. Specializing in the use of a shotgun, Raven leverages firearm attacks and movement speed increases to deliver fast, powerful melee strikes.

- Additional damage can be dealt per pellet that hits enemies, and two exclusive Transcendent Modules allow you to experience a variety of skill configurations and play styles.

- 11 Transcendent Weapons, a new goal surpassing Ultimate Weapons, have been added. They can be acquired through existing combat content, and each time one is acquired, a different combination of abilities comes along with it.

- Transcendent Weapons can be acquired up to a maximum Quality of 400 and their stats increase as their Quality rises. Reaching higher Quality Ranges unlocks even more powerful weapons.

- The base skills and key balance of skills for Kyle and Keelan have been adjusted. Overall increases in skill damage and improvements to select skill effects will allow for even more powerful performances in battle.

- Some skills have reduced animation lock, improving responsiveness and flow during battle. Experience a smoother feeling combat with Kyle and Keelan.

- The new Trigger Module Perfect Positioning has been added. Maneuver utilizing Roll and Grappling Hook to enhance max shields and skill power and enjoy an even more dynamic combat experience.

- The new Trigger Module Aesthetics of Violation has also been added. Efficiently manage skill cooldowns and enhance skill power in combat against Commanders and Tyrants to complete an even more aggressive combat style.

- The maximum level of Fellows has been expanded to Level 40.

- In line with the level cap increase, the overall abilities of Fellows have also been enhanced, providing even more reliable support in combat.

- In Intercept Battles, Invincibility has been applied to Descendants until the end of combat, after successfully defeating a Colossus. You can now wrap up combat without unexpected deaths at the last moment.

- The acquisition chance for Crafting Materials has been increased across a variety of combat content. Gather the materials you need more efficiently with the improved Farming experience.

- The direction of fire of monsters and actual bullet trajectory have been improved to align more naturally, making it easier to intuitively read combat situations.

- Monster target-tracking and rotational movements have also been improved, providing a more natural and immersive combat experience.

- The new Battle Pass <Season 4: The Great Clash> begins. Complete new Seasonal and Weekly challenges to acquire a variety of rewards.

- A variety of rewards await, including the Albion Heritage "Nightfall" Descendant Skin, the first-ever Bike Skin, and rewards to support Transcendent Weapon upgrades. Take on the new Season and dominate the battlefield.

- The Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide Event begins in Season 4, to support the rapid growth of Descendants at Mastery Rank 20 or below. Play through the Event and complete a powerful Ultimate Bunny Build.

- Completing all stages of the guide will allow you to own an Ultimate Bunny at a level capable of easily experiencing a variety of content.

- In addition, to celebrate the Season 4 update, a range of Events will take place, including a returning player exclusive Event and New Content achievements. Enjoy even more Event rewards in Season 4!

Thank you.

We would like to inform you of the events that will begin after the 8.20 (Thu) update.
Details can be found in the Game Menu (ESC) > "Event" on the right, or in the "Descendant Mission Board" accessible via the dedicated shortcut key or NPC "BB-On."

■ Event 1. \[Attendance] Frontline Medical Support

Log in every day to receive a variety of special rewards, including Luna's "Medical Support" skin!

- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.23.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

We would like to announce an Event for Returning Descendants following the 8/20 (Thu) update.

Details can be found in the Game Menu (ESC) > "Event" on the right, or in the "Descendant Mission Board" accessible via the dedicated shortcut key or NPC "BB-On."

■ Event 1. \[Returning] Back to Albion

Welcome back to Albion, Descendant! We've prepared special rewards just for you.

Complete the major content up to Season 4 and receive growth support for Ultimate Weapons and Ancestors Modules!

- Event Target

1) Returning Descendant: Descendants who logged in after 08.17.2026 (Mon) 19:00 PDT and have not logged in within the last 30 days prior to their login date

※ Returning Descendants are determined as of the event start date. After the event begins, even if you do not log in for 30 days, returning player rewards will not be granted.

- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) PDT update - 11.11.2026 (Wed) 22:59 PST

\[Special Missions]

"Conquest," the ultimate difficulty that surpasses the existing Normal/Hard Difficulty, will be available for a limited time.

To celebrate, the Ranking Run Event, to crown the greatest Descendant, will also take place.

Conquest Difficulty is not simply about farming rewards. It is challenging content designed to push you to your limits to prove your prowess.

Descendants who successfully clear it will receive a special prestigious Cosmetic Item,

and top-ranked players can look forward to exclusive, permanent limited rewards, so stay tuned and join in!

Take on the ultimate difficulty and prove your prowess.

Conquest Difficulty is a new difficulty tier for Karel's Mothership, ranking above the existing Normal/Hard Difficulty.

Conquest is a limited-time Event and is not permanently available.

Conquest Difficulty is unlocked after clearing "Karel's Mothership" Normal Difficulty 1 time.

After the first clear, 1 Honor Reward per account will be distributed. Repeated clears will allow you to acquire the same Mission Completion Rewards as Hard Difficulty.

Conquest Difficulty operates in two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2, each with different participation rules and rewards.

Please refer to the "Conquest Difficulty Ranking Run Event" Info below for details on schedules, participation rules, and reward information.

Who will be the Descendant to take down Karel the fastest?

During the Conquest Difficulty Event Period, the special Event Ranking Run, where players compete for the fastest clear time, will take place simultaneously.

1. Ranking Run Schedule & Participation Rules

Info

※ The Leaderboard will be reset after Phase 1 ends when Phase 2 begins.

※ Reward eligibility will be confirmed based on the Leaderboard rankings at the end of each Phase.

2. Ranking Criteria

- Rankings are determined by fastest clear time

- Unified Leaderboard across all platforms (PC, PS, XBOX)

- Team Leaderboards

ㄴ The same account may participate in multiple parties and hold multiple records.

ㄴ However, ranking rewards are distributed only once per account.

3. Rewards

(1) Conquest Clear Rewards

- Descendants who successfully clear Conquest Difficulty will receive a special Honor Reward once per account. 

- This reward will be automatically distributed via in-game mail after clearing Conquest Difficulty.

- Weapon Skin: Tyrant's End ("Malicious Dominator" Weapon Skin)

- Name Card: Hero of the Dawn

- UI Theme: Hero of the Dawn

(2) Phase Ranking Rewards

Guidelines

※ Final rankings will be confirmed based on the Leaderboard at the time of the deadline.

※ Even if you acquired First Half Ranking Rewards, Permanent Rewards will not be distributed if you fall outside the ranking at the end of the Second Half.

※ Conversely, even if you were outside the ranking during the First Half reward distribution, you can still acquire Permanent Rewards if you enter the rankings by the end of the Second Half.

※ Phase 1 and 2 rewards are not distributed in real time. They will be sent via in-game mail after rankings are finalized.

Ranking Run Event Precautions

- Participating in the Event via unauthorized programs, bug exploitation, or other illegitimate means is strictly prohibited.

- If activities outside the scope of normal play are detected, such as using another player's account or proxy play, reward distribution may be withdrawn.

- If conduct that undermines the fairness of the Event is detected, access to the game may be restricted in accordance with our Operation Policy.

- Even after rankings have been recorded, if improper use is detected, actions such as rank invalidation, reward retrieval, and game access restrictions may be taken. Such actions may apply to the individual player or the entire team that player belongs to.

- Even if a ranking record is invalidated due to improper use detected after the Event ends, the rewards for that rank will not be passed on to the next eligible participant.

- Depending on the type of violation, the same sanctions may apply to all Party Members.

- The Leaderboard will not be maintained after the Event ends, and individual ranking records will not be available for separate inquiry.

- We are unable to assist with any disadvantages that arise from failing to check the participation requirements and rules.

To celebrate the opening of Conquest Difficulty, a special showdown featuring popular Creators will take place.

Predict which team will conquer Karel's Mothership the fastest and earn rewards!

1. Match Format

- 09.03.2026 (Thu) 03:00 PDT

- Each team will take on Conquest Difficulty 3 times in a row

- Leaving mid-run is not allowed

- The best result out of 3 attempts will be taken as the final record

2. Detailed Schedule

3. Event Rewards

Additionally, 5 lucky Descendants who participated in the vote will be selected through a raffle to receive a Scale Figurine.

We look forward to seeing the fierce battles as you push beyond your limits, Descendants.

Prove your skills in Conquest, the ultimate difficulty for Karel's Mothership.

Thank you.

# PDT 2026.08.20(Thu) 01:20 – Hard Difficulty rewards for the New Content: Mega Dungeon Karel's Mothership have been revised.

Here are the details of The First Descendant Update 1.4.0.

■ Platforms

- Steam, Xbox, PS5

■ Update 1.4.0

- The <S04 EP01> Main Quest featuring the final showdown between the Descendant Corps and Karel, with the fate of Ingris on the line, has been added. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

New Content: Mega Dungeon Karel's Mothership

- Added a Mega Dungeon "Karel's Mothership" where the final battle against Karel takes place.

- Vulgus General Karel will appear in "Karel's Mothership."

- Vulgus of all legions will appear in "Karel's Mothership."

- Three Commanders that represent the Legions appear in "Karel's Mothership."

ㄴ Commanders have enhanced battle power with new skills.

ㄴ Prepare for the Commanders' new skills to turn the tide of the battle in your favor.

ㆍ Order of Truth: "Torisar the Curse-Spreader"

ㆍ Legion of Immortality: "Pattern-Enhanced Arche Slayer"

ㆍ Legion of Darkness: "Reborn Alzaroke"

ㄴ The Descendant who defeats Commander "Torisar the Curse-Spreader" and "Reborn Alzaroke" will gain a special ability that lasts for a period of time.

- Two new Champion effects appear in "Karel's Mothership."

ㄴ Electric/Toxic/Fire/Chill Vulnerability

ㆍ Champions with Vulnerability effects for each attribute and nearby Vulgus have increased DEF against all attributes other than their vulnerability.

ㆍ Attacking a Champion after inflicting an attribute-appropriate effect can remove the Champion's effect.

ㆍ Once the Champion's effect is removed, the Champion and nearby Vulgus' Attribute DEF decrease.

ㄴ Explosive Marker

ㆍ After the Explosive Marker activates, deals Explosion Damage in a half-moon shaped range for a certain period of time.

ㆍ Explosion Damage is not dealt within a certain radius of the center of the Explosive Marker.

- Weak Point Damage Adjustment Value is not applied to monsters in Karel's Mothership.

- Karel's Mothership features a new Vulgus Enhancement Device.

ㄴ Propagate Nexus

ㆍ Karel's Special Energy Wave enhances Vulgus' DEF and grants Tow Immunity.

ㆍ Destroy the device that generates Special Energy Wave to remove Vulgus Enhancement Effect.

- Attack the Weak Point of some structures of "Karel's Mothership" to deal powerful AoE Explosion Damage.

ㄴ Lure Vulgus near the structures and destroy them to deal powerful damage at once within a certain range.

- Karel's Mothership offers Normal and Hard difficulties by default, along with a Conquest difficulty that runs for a limited time only.

ㄴ Normal Difficulty

ㆍ Complete the Main Quest <And, Tomorrow> to enter.

ㄴ Hard Difficulty

ㆍ Complete Karel's Mothership Normal Difficulty 1 time to enter.

ㆍ Public Operations can be started once the required Arche Activity reaches 81,580.

ㆍ Private Operations can still be started even if your Arche Activity is below the required level.

ㄴ Conquest Difficulty

ㆍ Conquest difficulty is offered as limited-time event content, not as permanently available content.

ㆍ It is a higher difficulty than Normal and Hard, and you can enter it after completing 'Karel's Mothership' on Normal difficulty once.

ㆍ This Conquest difficulty runs from after the 09.03.2026 (Thu) 00:00 patch until before the 10.14.2026 (Wed) 22:00 PDT.

ㆍ For details on the Conquest difficulty's opening schedule, event participation rules, and rewards, please refer to the separate notice. \[Go to Notice][tfd.nexon.com]

- Enter through "Karel's Mothership" on the Map or Tactical Transport Control NPC in Albion and Axion Plains.

ㄴ Appears on the Map once the Normal Difficulty is unlocked. Once unlocked, Tactical Transport Control NPC is also placed in Axion Plains.

- Mission completion rewards

- Reward from defeating monsters

- Weekly completion reward

ㄴ Added Karel's Mothership: Hard to the weekly content.

ㄴ Clear 1 time

ㆍ 300 Merit Token can be obtained.

ㆍ 150,000 Kuiper Shard can be obtained.

New Content: Trials

- Added new content "Trials," where you can repeat Battle Simulations.

(1) Content Introduction

- "Trials" is a re-playable battle content that incorporates rogue-lite elements.

- A Round of "Trials" begins when the Mission starts and ends when the Commander is defeated, and the difficulty increases as you repeat each round.

- If you select Continue, the next round begins and you will face even more enhanced enemies. Select Escape to forfeit the mission.

- A portal appears once you complete the zone in the round, and you can move to the next Combat Area through it.

- Combat Zones are randomly connected through the portal, so you can experience different routes with each play.

- Combine "Variable Codes" selected in combat to enhance your battle power.

- Depending on the traits of the 'Variable Code' selected during combat, the chance of 'Variable Codes' with similar traits appearing increases.

- When completing a zone, "Variable Code" options are presented. The selected Variable Code effect is carried into the next rounds.

- After defeating the Commander, you can choose to continue to the next round or escape the Trials.

- The following 2 new Commanders will make their debut.

ㄴ The Commander Antithese appears.

ㆍ This tracker-type boss relentlessly closes the distance to the player, pushing you into melee combat.

ㆍ Uses "Rampage Zone" that creates an exploding AoE in its path.

ㆍ Summons Security Core, and when destroyed at the right moment, become Dazed.

ㄴ The Commander Vorax appears.

ㆍ Layers "Identification Code" Marker to the player, dealing Additional Damage by the amount of the layered Markers.

ㆍ Summons Polluted Tentacles, and when destroyed at the right moment, becomes Dazed.

- Weak Point Damage Adjustment Value is not applied to monsters in Trials.

(2) Variable Code

- Transcendent Tier

ㄴ Transcendent Tier contains some Stat Increase and separate conditional effects.

- Ultimate, Rare, Normal Tier

ㄴ Ultimate, Rare, and Normal Tier consists of some conditional effects and Stat Increase.

(3) How to Enter

- Enter through the "Trials" icon on the right side of the Map or Laboratory Manager Siena in Albion.

- Entry Requirements

ㄴ Unlock Hard Difficulty (Complete the Main Quest <The Stance of the Magisters>)

ㄴ Meet the required Arche Activity "83980"

ㆍ You cannot start a Public Operation if your Arche Activity is below the required level.

ㆍ Private Operations can still be started even if your Arche Activity is below the required level.

(4) Rewards

- Round Completion Rewards

ㄴ You can obtain Round Completion Rewards each time you complete a Round.

ㄴ You can check the details of Round Completion Rewards in the "Round Completion Rewards" pop-up window of the entry screen.

- Acquired "Merit Tokens" can be used in "Merit Exchange."

ㄴ Merit Exchange is accessible through Excavation Chief Reina in Albion.

ㄴ Items sold are as follows.

(5) Random Threats: Cracked Fissure

- During a mission progress, Random Threats: Cracked Fissure will appear intermittently.

ㄴ A Tyrant is hiding in Cracked Fissure.

ㄴ Interact with Cracked Fissure to initiate a battle against the hiding monster and acquire additional rewards.

ㄴ Cracked Fissure does not affect the progress of the current Trials Mission, and you can interact with it when you want.

- Rewards

ㄴ 15 Merit Token

ㄴ 60 Superconductive Cooling Unit

(6) Rotational Build

- You can use "Rotational Build" feature upon entering the content.

ㄴ Rotational Build is a fully optimized build set by the Dev Team.

ㆍ Base Equipment, such as Descendants, Weapons, Reactors and External Components, Fellows and even Arche Tuning Board are all set up.

ㆍ Detailed Equipment Info can be checked through "Show Details" of Rotational Build.

ㆍ You cannot gain Weapon Proficiency and EXP while using a Rotational Build.

ㄴ The Rotational Build changes on a weekly basis and is swapped based on the groups below.

ㆍ Group 1) Ultimate Viessa, Ultimate Valby, Ultimate Ajax

ㆍ Group 2) Ultimate Valby, Ultimate Blair, Kyle

ㄴ When entering with Rotational Build, you will be matched with the players who selected Rotational Build.

ㄴ If the current Descendant is below the Required Arche Activity, Rotational Build activates automatically.

ㄴ The following exclusive rewards are available for Rotational Build.

- Rewards

ㄴ Upon defeating a Commander: 5 Superconductive Cooling Unit

ㄴ Upon defeating a Common Monster

ㆍ Has a very small chance to acquire a "Transcendent Weapon Loot." (Quality 400 Transcendent Weapon can be obtained.)

- Official Service Launch

ㄴ Official service of Void Intercept Battle: Extreme is launched.

- Critical Point Breakthrough

ㄴ The Max HP, Max Shield, DEF, Firearm Attribute Resistance, and Skill Attribute Resistance of 'Lava Citadel' are changed.

ㄴ Some Critical Point effects have been changed. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

ㄴ The way Lava Citadel's 'Surging Heat' effect slows Fire Rate is changed from additive to multiplicative.

ㄴ Removed the Weak Point Damage Adjustment Value in Lava Citadel.

New Descendant: Raven

- The new Descendant "Raven" is added.

- Default Skill Info

ㄴ Passive: Queen of Darkness

ㆍ When defeating an enemy, recover Shield by a certain amount.

ㆍ When a Shotgun is Equipped, increase Firearm ATK and Movement Speed.

ㆍ Deal Additional Damage proportional to the number of shells hit.

ㆍ When using Roll, Raven uses a unique motion and moves farther.

ㄴ Active 1: Shadow Shot

ㆍ The closer to the target, the greater the Damage dealt.

ㆍ Inflict "Trace" on the target hit.

ㆍ With each direct attack on enemies with Trace with a Shotgun, all enemies around Raven with Trace receive Damage.

ㄴ Active 2: Raven Feather

ㆍ Launch ravens forward, creating "Blade Feather."

ㆍ Blade Feather inflicts Bleed to nearby enemies.

ㆍ When using the skill again, Raven retrieves Blade Feather and quickly moves to the position.

ㄴ Active 3: Shadow Step

ㆍ Inflicts "Trace" to nearby enemies while moving forward.

ㆍ Raven gains "Veil of Night."

ㆍ This effect is removed after neutralizing Damage received from enemies over a certain number of times.

ㆍ Direct attacks with Shotgun deal powerful damage while "Veil of Night" is active.

ㄴ Active 4: Vendetta

ㆍ It is an Area Attack that can be used for up to 5 streaks.

ㆍ The closer to the target, the greater the Damage dealt.

- 2 Transcendent Module exclusive for Raven

ㄴ Nightfall

ㆍ Change 'Raven Feather' to an attack type Skill 'Raven's Claw.'

ㆍ Gain Buff proportional to the number of summoned Raven's Claw.

ㆍ 'Raven's Claw' deals strong Damage to the strongest enemy within the range at regular intervals.

ㄴ Law of the Back Alley

ㆍ Has "Edict" effect that weakens the target.

ㆍ When attacking with a Firearm, deals Additional Damage proportional to the number of "Edict" granted to the target.

ㆍ When using "Shadow Step," rounds are not consumed for a certain period of time.

- 2 Exclusive Transcendent Module for Raven can be obtained by completing the Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" and Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)" Mission.

ㄴ Has a 20% chance each to be acquired when completing Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" mission

ㄴ Has a 15% chance each to be acquired when completing the Sigma Sector: Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty) Mission

- The Complex Filament Seed required to craft Raven can be obtained by defeating the Commanders in the Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" and Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)."

ㄴ New Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory"

ㆍ Can obtain between 4 and 8

ㆍ A chance to obtain between 16 and 18

ㄴ Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)"

ㆍ Can obtain between 1 and 3 from each of the 2 Commanders

ㆍ A chance to obtain between 6 and 7

- The blueprints required to craft the Raven can be obtained from Amorphous Material Pattern: Raven.

ㄴ The Amorphous Material Pattern: Raven can be obtained by completing the Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" and Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)" mission.

ㆍ Has a 30% chance to be acquired when completing Infiltration Operation "Legion Laboratory" mission

ㆍ Has a 20% chance to be acquired when completing the Sigma Sector: Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty) Mission

- Added new Transcendent Weapons.

- Transcendent Weapons are the highest Tier Weapons and have Quality and Quality Range.

ㄴ Quality is an indicator of the performance and value of a Transcendent Weapon.

ㄴ Quality Ranges are categorized by Quality Value. When the Quality Range changes, the weapon's performance increases significantly.

- When acquiring a Transcendent Weapon, the minimum Quality will be guaranteed according to your Base Quality.

ㄴ Base Quality increases each time you acquire a Transcendent Weapon.

ㄴ Base Quality caps at 400.

- When playing content, you can acquire Transcendent Weapons through mission completion and defeating monsters.

ㄴ There are limits to Available Quality Range in each content, and they are acquired within the limits.

ㆍ However, there is a very small chance, defeating a monster can drop a high-quality Transcendent Weapon that exceeds the Quality range.

ㄴ Transcendent Weapons have been added to be dropped in some of the existing content.

ㆍ The added contents, quality range, and mission completion rewards acquisition chance are as follows.

- You are guaranteed to obtain a Transcendent Weapon upon the first clear of some Infiltration Operations in any Normal Difficulty field.

- Obtain Transcendent Trait Element from dismantling Transcendent Weapon.

ㄴ The higher the level and Quality Range of the Transcendent Weapon, the more Dismantling Gain.

- Added "Purchase Transcendent Weapon" feature to Deslin in Albion.

ㄴ Transcendent Weapon Box can be purchased with Transcendent Trait Element item.

- Added "Transcendent Weapon Material Exchange" feature to Deslin in Albion.

ㄴ Items for Transcendent Weapon Readjustment can be purchased with Transcendent Trait Element item.

- Added a feature that allows readjusting a Transcendent Weapon during Weapon Readjustment.

ㄴ Can be done at the Weapon Workbench in Albion or Outposts.

ㄴ When selecting a Transcendent Weapon, you can readjust Sub Ability and Transcendent Ability.

ㆍ When readjusting Sub Ability, consume Sub Wave Modulator.

ㆍ When readjusting Transcendent Ability, consume Transcendent Wave Modulator.

- Added Implant Weapon Module Settings feature to Weapon Workbench.

ㄴ You can Implant Ultimate Weapon's Module Settings to Transcendent Weapons.

ㆍ Implant consumes Transcendent Photon Imprinter as a material.

ㆍ You must have the Ultimate Weapon and Transcendent Weapon in your Inventory.

ㄴ The Weapons List for the Module Settings Implant is as follows.

- Added Transcendent Weapon category to the Junk Filter.

ㄴ You can filter Transcendent Weapons all as Junk or set the Quality Value to exclude from Junk.

- Added 11 new Transcendent Weapons.

ㄴ For Transcendent Weapons, the Fire Rate increase effect is applied up to a maximum of 30%.

- 2 new Trigger Modules have been added.

(1) Perfect Positioning

ㄴ When using Roll, Grappling Hook, or Redeployment type skill, gains Maneuver stacks

ㄴ When using a Redeployment type skill while Maneuver is at Max Stacks, gains "Perfect Positioning."

ㆍ Increases Max Shield and Skill Power for the duration. No Bullet Consumption

(2) Aesthetics of Violation

ㄴ Dealing damage to a Colossus, Commander, or Tyrant with a Clash type Skill inflicts "Brand of the Weak."

ㄴ When attacking an enemy inflicted with "Brand of the Weak" with "Neutralize" Skill, activates the following effects:

ㆍ Returns a certain amount of the longest remaining Cooldown

ㆍ Increases Skill Power for the duration

- Upon completing Karel's Mothership mission, there is a 22.5% chance on Normal difficulty and a 30% chance on Hard difficulty to obtain a Trigger Module Loot L, which contains 1 of 2 new Trigger Modules.

- Changed the content reward that can be obtained from the Trigger Module Selection Box to Trigger Module Selection Box H.

ㄴ Trigger Module Selection Box H

ㆍ This selection box contains 38 existing Trigger Module Selection Box components plus 2 new Trigger Modules.

ㆍ It can be earned as a reward from the following contents.

ㆍ Axion Plains, Wall Crasher, Void Vessel: Medium-Sized Facility Zone, Supermassive Receptor, Forbidden Sanctuary, Exposed Underwater Base, Legion Laboratory, Bastion of Immortality, Bounty Operations, Karel's Mothership

- New Trigger Modules have been added to Trigger Module-related rewards for defeating "Axion Plains - Wall Crasher."

ㄴ Guaranteed rewards

ㆍ (Before) Acquire 5 of 38 Trigger Module types

ㆍ (After) Acquire 5 of 40 Trigger Module types

ㄴ Trigger Module rewards obtained at a low chance

ㆍ (Before) Acquire 1 of each of 38 Trigger Module types, for a total of 38

ㆍ (After) Acquire 1 of each of 40 Trigger Module types, for a total of 40

- Some useful Inversion Reinforcement Effects have been retained, while others have been changed.

- Changed "Recovery" category to "Assistance" category. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

- Increased the level cap for Fellows to 40.

- EXP required per Growth Level

- Adjusted the stats for all level ranges in tandem with the level cap increase for Fellows. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

(1) Common

- Rescuing a DBNO ally now grants buffs.

- Added animation sounds that vary depending on the weapon equipped by the Descendant.

- Improved skin sounds associated with the Descendant's movements.

- Revised status effect rules for some Descendants.

ㄴ Some status effects applied by the same Descendant are now treated as individual stacks rather than shared stacks.

ㆍ Ajax, Ultimate Ajax: Void Leakage

ㆍ Gley, Ultimate Gley: Bleed

ㆍ Viessa, Ultimate Viessa: Ice Needle

ㆍ Hailey: Cryo, Ultra Cryo, Cryogenic

ㆍ Lepic, Ultimate Lepic: Severe Burn

ㆍ Freyna, Ultimate Freyna: Room 0 Trauma, Panic, Despair, Decay, Nightmare

- The Ancestors Module synchronization values of some Descendants are adjusted.

(2) Gamepad Control Improvements

- The gamepad controls are improved for skills that allow camera control while the skill is in use.

ㄴ Vertical view can be changed only after one neutral input following skill use.

ㄴ Horizontal view can be changed freely, same as before.

(3) Kyle

- Adjusted the performance of the following skills.

- Default Skills

ㄴ Repulsion Dash

ㆍ Enemies are now knocked back in a direction parallel to Kyle's forward movement.

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 812.4% → 1,168.6%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,881.1% → 2,771.6%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%

ㄴ Magnetic Bulwark

(Barrier)

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%

ㄴ Magnetism Spurt

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 2,864.5% → 8,186.1%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%

ㄴ Superconductivity Thrusters

ㆍ Slightly reduced the skill's post delay.

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 28,324.6% → 36,792.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%

- Transcendent Module "Diamagnetic Bulwark"

ㄴ Diamagnetic Bulwark

ㆍ Enemies are now knocked back in a direction parallel to the barrier's forward movement.

(Barrier)

ㆍ Damage on Knockback: Skill Power x 2,074.6% → 1,482.2%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%

- Transcendent Module "Self-Directed Eruption"

ㄴ Self-Directed Eruption

ㆍ While the skill is active, Movement Speed increases.

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 2,016.0% → 8,186.1%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.80%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 560.0%

- Transcendent Module "Superconductive Bombing"

ㄴ Superconductive Bombing

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.40%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 280.0%

- Transcendent Module "Superconductive Bombing MARK 2"

ㄴ Superconductive Bombing MARK 2

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.30% → 0.40%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 81.9% → 280.0%

(4) Keelan

- Adjusted the performance of the following skills.

- Default Skills

ㄴ Void Corrosion

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 687.1% → 3,950.8%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 391.6% → 2,251.7%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Onslaught

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 1,595.4% → 1,834.7%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 1,753.2% → 2,016.2%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 292.2% → 336.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Septic Gust

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,623.9% → 5,602.5%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Blood Rot

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,268.7% → 4,377.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Tremor

(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)

ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 4,258.2% → 9,793.9%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

- Transcendent Module "Focus on Prey"

ㄴ Void Corrosion

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,055.8% → 3,642.5%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 216.1% → 745.5%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Onslaught

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 1,957.8% → 2,251.5%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 788.9% → 907.2%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 219.1% → 252.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Septic Gust

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 1,900.6% → 6,557.1%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

(Blood Rot)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 2,203.7% → 7,602.8%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Tremor

(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)

ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 3,064.9% → 5,287.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

- Transcendent Module "Mobile Strike"

ㄴ Onslaught

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 759.4% → 1,834.7%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 1,609.1% → 2,016.2%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 219.1% → 336.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

(Corrosion Acceleration)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 342.5% → 787.8%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

- Transcendent Module "Fierce Attack"

ㄴ Fierce Attack

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Pierce Damage: Skill Power x 1,595.4% → 1,834.7%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Pierce Damage x 2: Skill Power x 847.7% → 336.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Explosion Damage: Skill Power x 1,753.2% → 974.9%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 292.2% → 2,016.2%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Septic Turbulence

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Tremor

(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)

ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 4,258.2% → 7,345.4%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

- Transcendent Module "Septic Torrent"

ㄴ Hunt

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Damage: Skill Power x 687.1% → 4,741.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㆍ Additional Damage: Skill Power x 391.6% → 2,702.0%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Septic Torrent

ㆍ An issue where the 'Septic Torrent' effect stacked is fixed.

(Skill effects)

ㆍ Continuous Damage: Skill Power x 1,623.9% → 2,801.2%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

(When a Melee Weapon is Equipped)

ㆍ Additional Damage on Melee Weapon Attack: Skill Power x 1,130.5% → 2,860.2%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

ㄴ Tremor

(Enemies with Acidic Decay within Range)

ㆍ Damage per Acidic Decay Stack: Skill Power x 4,258.2% → 9,793.9%

ㆍ Damage Increase: Max Shield x 0.25%

ㆍ Max Damage Increase: 125.0%

- Added a new quest schedule for HQ Special Orders. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

ㄴ Period: 08.28.2026 (Fri) 00:00 - 09.23.2026 (Thu) 23:59 PDT

ㄴ Acquisition Count by Reward Types

ㄴ Descendant/Weapon/Fellow rewards: 4 times per cycle

ㄴ Anais's Research Material Box I: 3 times per cycle

ㄴ Anais's Research Material Box II: 1 time per cycle

ㄴ Core Acquisition Quest: 4 times per cycle

(1) Skill Types \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

- Added a new skill type, "Redeployment."

(2) Customization \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

- The weapon skins of the Ultimate Weapons below can now be applied to Transcendent Weapons.

(3) Graphic Option Changes \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

 (1) Battle Pass

- A new Battle Pass, "The Great Clash," has been added for Season 4 Episode 1.

- Added new Seasonal/Weekly Challenges.

(2) Main Screen Improvements

- The Battle Pass button has been separated into stages based on the major rewards.

- Reward progress is displayed above each Shop button.

- Progress for Daily/Weekly/Season Challenges is displayed on the left side of the screen.

- Premium Upgrade benefits are displayed on the right side of the screen, and if you have upgraded to Premium, the benefits are marked as active.

- The amounts of your Caliber, Supply Coins, and Bonus Coins are displayed at the top.

- Changed the positions of the buttons for each Shop.

- Revised the tooltip description that is displayed depending on the current Battle Pass status when hovering over the Battle Pass level gauge.

- If you have not purchased the Premium Upgrade, entering the Battle Pass will now display the Premium Upgrade details page or shortcut page, depending on the current Battle Pass level.

ㄴ If you press the "Don't show for a week" button, the page will not be displayed for one week.

(3) Details Screen Improvements

- Added shortcut buttons that allow you to navigate left and right between the Battle Pass, Battle Supply Shop, and Bonus Shop.

(4) Premium Upgrade Description and Presentation Improvements

- Changed the Premium Upgrade button design.

- Added detailed explanations regarding the differences in benefits for each product to the Details page that opens upon pressing the Premium Upgrade button.

- Renamed the following product.

- Enhanced the visual effects for Premium Upgrade and level purchases.

- The Purchase Level pop-up now displays the rewards you can earn based on the additional levels you purchase.

ㄴ If the reward you can earn is the last one listed on that page, a crown icon will be displayed.

(5) S4E1 Battle Pass Premium Rewards and Benefits

- Upgrading the Battle Pass to Premium lets you obtain the rewards and benefits below.

- Upgrading to Premium immediately applies a <Transcendent Trait Element Acquisition +25%> boost.

- After upgrading to Premium, you can obtain the <Transcendent Weapon Acquisition Boost> in the Rewards screen as a reward for reaching specific levels, and the highest effect among those obtained will be applied.

ㄴ 5% Transcendent Weapon Acquisition Boost

ㄴ 10% Transcendent Weapon Acquisition Boost

ㄴ 15% Transcendent Weapon Acquisition Boost

ㄴ 20% Transcendent Weapon Acquisition Boost

- Transcendent Weapon acquisition boosts obtained through purchases, events, and so on—rather than the one obtained from the Battle Pass—are combined into a single value and applied as the final rate.

(6) Battle Supply Shop- You can obtain the items below from the Battle Supply Shop.

(7) Bonus Shop

- A box that lets you obtain Season 1 Battle Pass customization rewards is added to Page 1.

(8) Other Improvements

- Accessing the Battle Pass via the Go to Battle Pass notification now takes you to the details page containing the displayed rewards.

- The Earn Supply Coins button now displays an image of the Supply Coin.

(9) Precautions

- Quantum Incubator, Dimension Analyzer, Ion Accelerator, and Precision Ion Accelerator can be used after reaching Mastery Rank 6 and unlocking Enhance Reactors.

- Crystallization Catalyst can be used after reaching Mastery Rank 7 and unlocking Module Socket Type assignment.

- Refined Axium Crystal can be used on a single Descendant when the following conditions are met simultaneously:

ㄴ Crystallization Catalyst used 5 times & Energy Activator used & Arche Tuning Level 10 or higher reached

- Superheated Material can be used after reaching Mastery Rank 10.

(1) Shop

- Added new products.

ㄴ Depending on service availability and regulations in some countries, certain products may not be displayed in the Shop.

- The following products will be available for purchase after the update on 08.20.2026 (Thu) at 00:00 PDT.

- The following products will be available for purchase starting 08.27.2026 (Thu) 00:00 PDT.

(2) Changes to Available Products

- The sale of the following products has been extended to 11.18.2026 (Wed) 22:59 PST.

- The following products are no longer available for purchase.

(1) Login Event

- Added a new Login Event, "\[Attendance] Frontline Medical Support."

ㄴ This 28-day event allows you to use Attendance Memento, which can be exchanged for past attendance rewards.

ㄴ You can acquire a variety of items, including "Raven's Ancestors Module Selection Box" and "Luna's Medical Support Box."

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.23.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

(2) Web Event

- Added a new web event, "Karel's Mothership: Conquest | Creator Challenge Vote."

ㄴ Visit the linked URL and vote for the creator team you think will conquer Karel's Mothership the fastest.

ㄴ Rewards will be distributed later based on the results.

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.02.2026 (Wed) 07:59 PDT

(3) Event Challenge

- Added a new Event Challenge, "The Great Clash Deployment Mission."

ㄴ Complete the challenges for the new Descendant and the Descendants who have grown even stronger.

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

- Added a new Event Challenge, "New Content Challenge Mission."

ㄴ Experience the newly added content and complete the challenges.

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

(4) Returning Player Exclusive Event

- Added a new returning player exclusive Event Challenge, "\[Returning] Back to Albion."

ㄴ Look back on your journey so far through these challenges.

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 11.11.2026 (Wed) 22:59 PST

(5) Boost Event

- Boost event "Descendant's Weekend" has been added.

ㄴ Boosts will be applied to the following content:

ㆍ Karel's Mothership & Infiltration Operations & Sigma Sector

ㆍ Descendant EXP, Weapon Proficiency, Unique Arche Factor EXP +20%

ㆍ Special Operations & Breach Tracking

ㆍ Gold, Kuiper Shard +20%

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

ㆍ Applied every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

(6) Accelerate Research Event

- Added the Accelerate Research events "\[Weekday] Accelerate Research Week" and "\[Weekend] Accelerate Research Week."

ㄴ The Weekend event bonus is double that of the Weekday event.

ㄴ Complete the Accelerate Research content to shorten the research time.

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 09.16.2026 (Wed) 23:59 PDT

(7) Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide Event \[Go to Event Notice][tfd.nexon.com]

- Added a starter exclusive event "Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide."

ㄴ Participating in the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide will allow you to complete the Ultimate Bunny build.

- Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 11.16.2026 (Mon) 22:59 PST

- Participation Conditions

ㄴ Descendants with Mastery Rank 20 or lower will start the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide event automatically upon login during the event period.

ㆍ Once the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide event has started, reaching Mastery Rank 21 or higher will not affect your progress in the event.

ㆍ Descendants with Mastery Rank 21 or higher who login during the event cannot start the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide event.

ㄴ Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide can be accessed via a dedicated button in your Inventory (I).

ㄴ Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide consists of 13 chapters.

ㆍ To progress the Boost Path: Ultimate Bunny Build Guide, you must have Descendant Bunny or Ultimate Bunny.

ㆍ You can only complete chapter quests when using Descendant Bunny or Ultimate Bunny.

ㆍ Descendant Bunny and Ultimate Bunny can be obtained by progressing through the chapter.

ㆍ Each chapter consists of additional quest objectives designed to help starters progress through the main quest.

ㆍ Each chapter consists of additional quest objectives designed to help complete the builds for Descendant Bunny and Ultimate Bunny.

ㆍ Chapter Completion Rewards can be obtained by completing each chapter.

ㆍ Chapter Completion Rewards cannot be claimed after the event ends, so be sure to claim them within the event period.

- Auto Build Setup

ㄴ Some chapters include an Auto Build Setup quest.

ㆍ If you complete the Auto Build Setup quest, the build settings for the currently active Bunny or Ultimate Bunny will be automatically changed.

ㆍ For Descendant Modules, the changes will be applied to the currently active Descendant Module Loadout slot of Bunny or Ultimate Bunny.

ㆍ For Weapon Modules, the changes will be applied to the currently active Weapon Module Loadout slot of the designated Weapon.

ㆍ If you wish to preserve your existing build settings, it is recommended to copy them to a different loadout slot or save them to a preset before completing the quest.

ㆍ If you complete the Auto Build Setup quest, the following build settings will be forcibly changed.

ㆍ The equipment and Modules required for Auto Build Setup will be provided all at once upon activating the Auto Build Setup feature.

(1) Content

- All boost effects are calculated and applied as integer values, with any decimals in the result rounded down.

- Removed the Weak Point Damage Adjustment Value of all monsters appearing in Void Erosion Purge: Challenge.

- Improved so that you can rewatch all cinematics at Albion's 'Arche Trace'.

ㄴ All 'Arche Traces' that were placed in regions other than Albion are removed.

- Increased the acquisition chance of some Amorphous Materials. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

- You can obtain additional Fellow Enhancement Materials when defeating the Commander in Infiltration Operation: Hard.

ㄴ This does not apply to Infiltration Operations in Axion Plains.

- Adjusted the acquisition chance of rewards from interacting with storage boxes in Void Vessel-072: Assumed Bridge Zone (Normal).

ㄴ Experimental Materials Storage Box

ㆍ Luminous Alloys

ㆍ Can obtain between 2 and 4

ㆍ A chance to obtain between 12 and 16

- Adjusted the amount and acquisition chance of rewards from interacting with storage boxes in Void Vessel-072: Assumed Bridge Zone (Hard).

ㄴ Special Materials Storage Box

ㆍ Frozen Gas Crystals

ㆍ Can obtain between 2 and 4

ㆍ A chance to obtain between 8 and 10

ㄴ Experimental Materials Storage Box

ㆍ Artificial Nano Cells

ㆍ Can obtain between 2 and 4

ㆍ A chance to obtain between 12 and 16

ㄴ The Container Box that spawns upon defeating the Commander \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

- Adjusted the acquisition chance of rewards in Sigma Sector (Normal).

ㄴ Upon defeating a Commander

ㆍ Veil Dust: Can obtain between 2 and 4 (a chance to obtain between 7 and 9)

ㆍ Frozen Gas Crystal: Can obtain between 2 and 4 (a chance to obtain between 7 and 9)

ㆍ Furinite: Can obtain between 5 and 14 (a chance to obtain between 28 and 36)

- Adjusted the acquisition chance of rewards in Sigma Sector (Hard).

ㄴ Upon defeating a Commander

ㆍ Veil Dust: Can obtain between 3 and 7 (a chance to obtain between 14 and 18)

ㆍ Frozen Gas Crystal: Can obtain between 3 and 7 (a chance to obtain between 14 and 18)

ㆍ Furinite: Can obtain between 10 and 28 (a chance to obtain between 56 and 72)

- Removed the following rewards from Sigma Sector "Isolated Desert (High-risk Difficulty)."

ㄴ Upon defeating a Commander

ㆍ Xeno Fluid

ㄴ Upon mission completion

ㆍ Amorphous Material Pattern: Shackles of Mortality

- Changed the legion of Void Erosion Purge: Challenge.

ㄴ (Before) Legion of Immortality

ㄴ (After) Order of Truth

- Adjusted the acquisition chance of rewards for Axion Field Missions.

ㄴ Upon defeating a Commander

ㆍ Entropium: Can obtain between 5 and 15 (a chance to obtain between 30 and 50)

ㆍ Silentra: Can obtain between 5 and 15 (a chance to obtain between 30 and 50)

ㆍ Breach Stone Shard: Can obtain between 5 and 15 (a chance to obtain between 30 and 50)

ㆍ Kerasid: Can obtain between 9 and 27 (a chance to obtain between 54 and 80)

- Adjusted the acquisition chance of rewards from interacting with storage boxes in Void Vessel-072: Medium-Sized Facility Zone (Normal).

ㄴ Experimental Materials Storage Box

ㆍ Luminous Alloys: Can obtain between 2 and 6 (a chance to obtain between 12 and 20)

- Adjusted the acquisition chance of rewards from interacting with storage boxes in Void Vessel-072: Medium-Sized Facility Zone (Hard).

ㄴ Experimental Materials Storage Box

ㆍ Photon Quantum Crystal: Can obtain between 2 and 4 (a chance to obtain between 8 and 10)

- You can now earn additional wave rewards even if you abort the mission during Onslaught.

ㄴ You can obtain additional rewards for the last completed wave when the mission is aborted.

- Changed the rewards from Breach Tracking - Shining Amorphous Dimensional Stone.

- Changed the unlock requirement for "Research Request" available through NPC Anais in Albion.

ㄴ Previous Unlock Requirement: Reach Mastery Rank 2

ㄴ Changed Unlock Requirement: Reach Mastery Rank 1

- Changed the unlock requirement for "Sigma Sector Dropoff Operation (High-risk)."

ㄴ Broken Boundary (High-risk)

ㆍ Previous Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 15 & complete a mission in Isolated Desert (Normal)

ㆍ Changed Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 12 & complete a mission in Isolated Desert (Normal)

- Changed the research time for Hagios Sheepdog.

ㄴ Previous Research Time: 16 hours

ㄴ Changed Research Time: 2 hours

- Changed the completion conditions for the main quest <Sigma Conclusion>.

ㄴ Previous Completion Conditions: Complete main quest <Into the Storm> & Reach Mastery Rank 15

ㄴ Changed Completion Conditions: Complete main quest <Into the Storm> & Reach Mastery Rank 13

- Changed the unlock requirements for "Arche Trigger Unlock" available through NPC Prime Hands in Albion.

ㄴ Previous Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 15 & Complete sub quest <Arche Trigger Unlock>

ㄴ Changed Unlock Requirements: Reach Mastery Rank 13 & Complete sub quest <Arche Trigger Unlock>

(2) Equipment & Modules

- Added a control for performing Normal Attacks in place when using Normal Attacks while equipped with a Melee Weapon and holding down the S key.

- Adjusted the sound playback speed to match changes in the attack speed of Melee Weapons.

- Adjusted the sound playback speed to match changes in the Reload Speed of Firearms.

- When Weapon Proficiency is gained, it is fixed so that all equipped weapons gain the same Proficiency.

(3) Missions

- Adjusted Champion effects in Field Missions and Infiltration Operations in Kingston - the Fortress on Normal Difficulty.

ㄴ No separate Champion effects appear in Kingston - Vespers.

ㄴ Monsters with combinations of the following Champion effects appear in Missions and Infiltration Operations in Echo Swamp - Fortress.

ㆍ HP Increase, Shield Amplification, Fire Sphere, Electric Sphere, Chill Sphere, Toxic Sphere, Restraint, Faster Speed, Chasing Orb

- Adjusted the number of monsters possessing Legion Shield and Arche Obstruction in Void Vessel on Normal Difficulty.

(4) Monsters

- Bullets are now fired in alignment with the muzzle direction at the moment of firing, reducing the discrepancy between the muzzle direction and the apparent direction of fire.

- Monsters now turn more naturally toward their targets.

- Fixed an issue where ranged attacks by Carrier monsters showed only the muzzle effect and not the projectile animation.

- Adjusted the values of the following Champion effects.

ㄴ Shield Amplification

ㆍ This effect increases Champion monsters' Max Shield.

ㆍ Before: Increases by a minimum of 2.83 times and a maximum of 4.96 times, depending on the monster's level range

ㆍ Changed: Increases by 4.2 times across all monster level range.

ㄴ Restraint

ㆍ This effect decreases the Movement Speed of Descendants near the Champion.

ㆍ Before: Decreases by a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 49%, depending on the monster's level range

ㆍ Changed: Decreases by a minimum of 35% and a maximum of 49%, depending on the monster's level range

- Adjusted the skills used by the following monsters.

ㄴ Warden

ㆍ The monster's Sticky Bombs now explode immediately upon colliding with terrain.

ㄴ Gruncah

ㆍ Changed the wind-up animation before firing a beam.

ㄴ Nazeistra

ㆍ Changed the wind-up animation before the Absorb attack's area of effect is created.

ㆍ Lowered the amount of HP Nazeistra recovers from an Absorb attack.

ㆍ Previous: 11% of Max HP per tick

ㆍ Changed: 6% of Max HP per tick

ㆍ Instead, being hit by an Absorb Attack now applies a stack of Movement Speed reduction effect, becoming frozen upon reaching maximum stacks.

ㄴ Agonia

ㆍ Decreased the duration of Ice Prison from 7s to 1s.

ㄴ Arche Slayer

ㆍ Improved the awkward barrier placement animation when using the Energy Barrier creation skill.

ㆍ Improved the animation for the omnidirectional probe launch skill so that probes' hit range match the visual effect area.

(5) Collectibles

- Changed the components of Common Collectibles Box and Premium Collectibles Box. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

(6) Party

- Added 4 new social tags.

ㄴ Karel's Mothership: Normal

ㄴ Karel's Mothership: Hard

ㄴ Karel's Mothership: Conquest

ㄴ Trials

(7) UI & UX

- The ETA-0 Shop icon on the Albion zone map now displays the time remaining until it closes.

- Added a "Content Details" feature to the tooltip that appears when you select a Container Reward icon.

ㄴ Viewing Content Details allows you to immediately check the rewards contained in the box.

- Added a "Max" button to the Laboratory that allows you to immediately set the Vulgus level to the maximum.

- Added a "Usable Items" tab to the Consumable Inventory.

ㄴ This tab displays items that you can use by clicking on them directly.

- Added new keyword tags for the Inventory and Research Institute and adjusted the sorting order.

ㄴ Descendants

ㆍ Raven, Kyle, Keelan

ㄴ Weapons (11 new Transcendent Weapons)

ㆍ ARMIS, Unleashed Instinct, Frost Blossom, Sparky, ATR-0 Prototype, Volcanic Heart, Nightmare Launcher, Malicious Dominator, Storm Cage, Raging Light, Emperor's Guard Lance

- Added Sort, Filter, and Search functions to Customization - Weapon Skins list.

(8) Leaderboards

- Void Erosion Purge: Challenge and Void Intercept Battle: Critical Point Breakthrough "Lava Citadel" leaderboards will be active during the following period.

ㄴ Ranking rewards for the above leaderboards have the same conditions, eligibility, and rewards as before, and the usage period of the medals will be announced separately when the leaderboard rewards are sent.

- Details regarding Karel's Mothership - Conquest event leaderboard will be announced separately at a later date.

(9) Leaderboard Ranking Reward

- Ranking rewards will be awarded for the Void Erosion Purge: Challenge and Void Intercept Battle: Critical Point Breakthrough "Lava Citadel" leaderboards.

- Ranking reward will be distributed via mail based on your rank at the end of the leaderboard period.

- Mail will be sent sequentially, so players may receive their reward at varying times.

(10) ETA-0

- Infiltration Operation Reward Exchange, Supplies Exchange

ㄴ Added items

ㆍ Shape Stabilizer Box, Advanced Shape Stabilizer Selection Box, Specially Treated Alloy, Insulating Nut, Alloy Bearing, High Conductivity Wire, Weapon Augmentation Core X Selection Box, Core Particle Disruptor, Ultimate Weapon Selection Box IV

ㆍ When you purchase a Shape Stabilizer Box, you will receive one of each Shape Stabilizer Form 1-8.

ㆍ The Ultimate Weapon Selection Box IV can be obtained using Standard ETA Vouchers during the update week when the new Descendant is released.

ㄴ Deleted items

ㆍ Shape Stabilizer Form 1-8, Advanced Shape Stabilizer Form 1-8, Code Breaker, Precision Code Breaker, Core Amplifier, Void Abyss Metal Fragment

- Added the following items to Exchange Intercept Battle Rewards.

ㄴ Skin "Blazing One"

ㆍ Added skins for Harris, Dia, and Raven.

ㄴ Back Attachment "Colotoys - Lava Citadel"

ㄴ Event Period: After the 08.20.2026 (Thu) update - 11.18.2026 (Wed) 22:59 PST

- Void Intercept Battle: Extreme - Critical Point Breakthrough will feature "Lava Citadel" for the duration of Season 4 Episode 1.

ㄴ Unlike before where the purchase limit reset upon changing the Colossus, the purchase limit for the following items is tripled.

- Through Blueprint sales, you will be able to sell the items below.

(11) Hard Difficulty Battlefield Missions

- Increased the amount of EXP earned as a reward for completing Battlefield Missions in the World on Hard difficulty. \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com]

(12) Changes to Early Desertion Penalty Rules

- The penalty rules for repeated early desertion in Onslaught are improved.

- If early departures accumulate beyond a certain threshold, a matchmaking restriction is applied for a set period according to the criteria.

- The more accumulated desertions, the more the matchmaking restriction time increases, in stages.

ㄴ What is an early desertion? It refers to being the first to abandon the operation in a 4-player squad that started via public matchmaking.

- Intentional or repeated desertions can affect other players' game experience, so we ask that you play normally.

(13) Console Platform Subscriber-Exclusive Reward Update \[Check More Details][tfd.nexon.com] 

(14) Miscellaneous

- With the removal of the Void Intercept Battle: Challenge leaderboard, the Intercept Battle Prime Challenger Medal, which was awarded as a ranking reward on that leaderboard, will no longer appear in the Medals tab.

- Added function keys to the Inventory - Weapons List that allow you to view detailed information for each weapon.

- For content where difficulty adjusts based on squad size changes during a mission, a message regarding the difficulty adjustment will now be displayed at the moment of the squad size change.

- Removed the box items that can no longer be obtained from the Library.

- Added an Exchange Archive Shards feature to Anais in Albion.

ㄴ Items that can be exchanged with Archive Shards are as follows:

- The following blueprints can be purchased with Support Coins from "Deslin - Trade Limited Weapon" Shop.

ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Polymer Syncytium Blueprint

ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Synthetic Fiber Blueprint

ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Nano Tube Blueprint

ㄴ Eye of the Typhoon Blueprint

- Through NPC 'Anais' Info Grid Extract, you can sell the following items:

ㄴ Voltia Polymer Syncytium Blueprint

ㄴ Voltia Synthetic Fiber Blueprint

ㄴ Voltia Nano Tube Blueprint

- Revised the descriptions for the "Notorious Challenger" head and body skins to better fit the game's lore.

- Added a new track to the Lounge Jukebox.

ㄴ Dimensional Clash - Season 3 Episode 4 Title Theme

- The content name 'Onslaught Mode' is changed to 'Onslaught'.

- On the official website > NEWS > the 'UPDATE' tab name is changed to 'UPDATE&SHOP'.

Bug Fixes

For more details on Bug Fixes, please check out the link \[here][tfd.nexon.com] to our official website.

Thank you.

# 08.20.2026 (Thu) 23:10 PDT – The personal information submission period for the final winners has been changed. (The new period is 08.27.2026 (Thu) - 10.28.2026 (Wed) PDT/PST.)

We are pleased to announce the final winners of the 2026 Skin Contest.

We would like to sincerely thank all Descendants who participated in the contest and voted.

Please see below for detailed information about the final winners and prizes.

■ Reward Distribution Change Info

- The reward Title text has been slightly modified.

■ Winners and Rewards by Category

\[Descendant Category – Grand Prize]

- Prize: In-game release of winning design and 100 coupons for winning skin design, prize money US $6,200

Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."

\[Descendant Category – Gold Prize]

- Prize: Prize money US $200, Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."

\[Descendant Category – Silver Prize]

- Prize: Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, In-game Title "Honorable Art."

\[Vehicle Category – Grand Prize]

- Prize: In-game release of winning design and 100 coupons for winning skin design, prize money US $1,100

Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, and In-game Title "Honorable Art."

\[Vehicle Category – Gold Prize]

- Prize: Prize money US $100, Acrylic Merch Set and Art Book, In-Game Title "Honorable Art."

\[All Categories – Finalists]

- Prize: Acrylic Merch Set, In-Game Title "Honorable Art."

\[Notes]

- Winners in each category were selected based on the number of votes received in the final round, and have been confirmed after a review for violations of the contest Precautions and Operation Policy.

- The works in the following categories were excluded from final winner selection.

: Original submission was not completed within the deadline

: Suspected use of AI technology, including generative AI, in all or part of the creation process

: Original submission files did not meet the designated specifications, or accurate evaluation was not possible due to resolution issues or similar problems

: Fraudulent activities such as multiple account submissions, use of automation tools, or manipulation of votes were identified

- Account name changes made after the final voting period were not reflected.

- The Grand Prize winning designs—2 Descendant Skins and 1 Vehicle Skin—are scheduled to be released and sold in-game during the second half of 2026.

: During actual in-game implementation, submitted designs may be expressed differently from the original intent due to technical limitations or optimization requirements.

: Skin coupons for the winner's own work will be provided via email at the time of release.

: No separate usage fees will be paid for the use of intellectual property rights of winning entries; prize money or rewards awarded for winning will serve as compensation.

■ Final Winner Reward Distribution Info

- (REVISED) Personal Information Submission Period: 08.20.2026 (Thu) - 10.21.2026 (Wed) PDT/PST

: Detailed instructions regarding the reward distribution process will be sent individually to the email address used for original submission. Information can be entered through the link included in that email.

: Please be sure to enter the personal information required for reward distribution within the above period.

: Information submission will not be possible after the deadline, and failure to submit will result in exclusion from the winner's list.

- Reward Distribution Schedule:

- Distribution schedules are subject to change due to internal circumstances, local conditions, customs clearance, etc.

■ Precautions

- Winners must enter their shipping information through the provided link. Failure to respond within the given period may result in prize forfeiture.

- The participant is responsible for any incorrect delivery/return due to incorrect information provided.

- You may be excluded from reward distribution if any of the following apply:

ㄴ Entering false information or using another person's information

ㄴ Failure to enter information within the personal information submission period, or delivery is impossible due to relocation, incorrect entry, etc.

ㄴ The winning account has been sanctioned for violating the Operation Policy, or the account was deleted after the winner announcement

ㄴ Shipped rewards are returned due to incorrect information entry, etc.

ㄴ Falling under grounds for disqualification from judging as stated in the contest rules

ㄴ Failure to consent to personal information collection and use, prize contract procedures, etc., or failure to submit required documents

ㄴ Confirmed infringement of third-party rights or occurrence of related disputes

ㄴ If tangible or intangible quid pro quo transactions, item provision, account sharing, promotional reward distribution, etc. that could influence voting results are discovered

- Nexon collects and uses minimal personal information (game account name, email address, etc.) necessary for contest operations, including entry submissions, winner announcements, awards, and content usage contract executions, and will not use said information for other purposes.

- Additional personal information such as name, country, passport number, and passport copy will be requested during the process of distributing prize money and rewards to winners.

- Collected personal information will be safely disposed of without delay after the related tasks are completed and processing purposes are achieved.

- Entries may be disqualified from final selection and prize distribution if inaccurate information is provided or if mandatory procedures such as consent to personal information collection and use, and copyright transfer agreements are not agreed upon within the specified period after winner announcement.

- Some regions may incur VAT or customs fees when receiving physical rewards, which must be borne by the recipient.

- Some regions may have their event winnings cancelled due to local laws and regulations.

Thank you.

Here are the results of the crackdown on abusive users carried out between 7/8 (Fri) – 13/8 (Thu).

We're inspecting abusive gaming behavior to ensure that all Descendants can enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.

If you notice any abnormal or abusive behavior while playing, please report it through the in-game report feature.

Please see below for the detailed outcome of the crackdown.

■ Crackdown status

- Crackdown period: 2026.8.7(Fri) – 2026.8.13(Thu) PDT

■ Creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs - Permanent game ban (2 users)

- Actions have been taken for creating, distributing, or using unauthorized programs.

■ Exploitation of all processes related to the Open Store – Permanent game ban (9 users)

- Actions were taken because of unfair gains by exploitation on store payment process.

■ Abnormal Transaction - 7-Day Trading Restriction (2 users)

- Actions have been taken as abnormal transaction records have been detected.

■ Detection of Unusual Gameplay Activity

- Unusual gameplay activity was detected, and actions have been taken in accordance with our operational policy.

- Actions have been taken in accordance with our operational policy due to records of uncooperative gameplay.

**Separate matchmaking penalty (273 users)