The First Descendant Patch Notes: Latest Update (Oct 2, 2026)
Nick Guli|The latest update for The First Descendant is “The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.4b”, which was shared on Steam on Oct 2, 2026. This hotfix addresses a problem where Ultimate Yujin’s buff didn’t get removed when players switched Loadouts in Karel’s Mothership. Now, Loadout and module changes are limited in Karel’s Mothership: Conquest. Additionally, the Ultimate Yujin leaderboard for the Solo category has been reset due to this bug.
What changed in 1.4.4b
Patch details
- The patch applies on 10.02.2026 (Fri) at 00:30 PDT on Steam, XBOX and PS5, with no client update needed.
- Players in-game should return to the title screen and reconnect. If they do not reconnect within 1 hour, the game may close.
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where Ultimate Yujin's buff would not be removed when changing Loadouts while playing Karel's Mothership.
- Descendant Loadout and module changes are now restricted in Karel's Mothership: Conquest.
- Fixed an issue where a "Server connection failed" notification would occasionally appear when using a Tactical Mobility Teleporter in Axion Plains.
Leaderboard reset
- The Karel's Mothership leaderboard for Ultimate Yujin is reset due to the buff issue.
- The reset is scheduled for 10.02.2026 (Fri) at 01:40 PDT.
- The affected leaderboard is Karel's Mothership: Conquest, Solo category, for Ultimate Yujin only.
Read the full official patch notes on Steam.
Recent The First Descendant updates
| Date | Update | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.4b | This hotfix fixes an Ultimate Yujin buff bug in Karel's Mothership, resets one leaderboard, and fixes a connection error in Axion Plains. | Official notes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | The First Descendant Patch 1.4.4 | Patch 1.4.4 adds new shop bundles and skins, a World Co-op event, Ancestors Module events, Arche Reflux changes, new Transcendent Weapon animations and many bug fixes. | Official notes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | (In-Game) 10.01 (Thu) Event Info | Four Ancestors Module themed events run from October 1 to October 14, 2026, including a cooperative Assemble Event, discounted readjustments and a fragment exchange. | Official notes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Patch 1.4.4 Schedule for October 1 (Thu) | Patch 1.4.4 is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 00:00 PDT on Steam, XBOX and PS5, with shop items, content improvements and bug fixes. | Official notes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3d | Hotfix 1.4.3d fixes a Preset issue involving Transcendent Weapons that were listed for Lounge Storage Trade. | Official notes |
| Sep 19, 2026 | The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3c | Hotfix 1.4.3c fixes a Hailey quest, a Transcendent Weapon option bug and an inventory blue tint, and reduces Luna's Battlefield Artist Remix values. | Official notes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.3b | Official notes | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | (In-Game) 09.17 (Thu) Event Info | Official notes | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | (Added #4) The First Descendant Update 1.4.3 | Official notes | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Server Maintenance Notice (09.16(Wed) 22:00 – 09.17(Thu) 08:00 PDT) | Official notes | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | (Updated)(In-Game) 09.03 (Thu) Event Info | Official notes | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | (Updated) The First Descendant Patch 1.4.2 | Official notes |
How often does The First Descendant get updated?
The First Descendant has had 18 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 18 in the past year, roughly one every 3 days.
The First Descendant patch notes FAQ
When was the last The First Descendant update?
The most recent The First Descendant update is "The First Descendant Hotfix 1.4.4b", posted on Steam on Oct 2, 2026.
What changed in the latest The First Descendant patch?
Hotfix 1.4.4b fixes an issue where Ultimate Yujin's buff was not removed when changing Loadouts in Karel's Mothership. Loadout and module changes are now restricted in Karel's Mothership: Conquest. The Ultimate Yujin leaderboard for the Solo category is reset because of the bug.
How often does The First Descendant get patched?
The First Descendant has had 18 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 18 in the past year, roughly one every 3 days.
Where can I read the official The First Descendant patch notes?
The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.
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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.
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