The First Descendant: Results of the Crackdown on Abusive Users
Developers of The First Descendant have released the results of a crackdown on abusive users conducted between September 17 and September 21, 2026. The initiative aims to ensure a pleasant and fair environment for all players by addressing various forms of misconduct.
The crackdown targeted several types of violations. Most notably, two users received permanent bans for the creation, distribution, or use of unauthorized programs. Additionally, five users were permanently banned for exploiting the Open Store payment process to gain unfair advantages.
The largest group of penalized players involved those violating gameplay etiquette. A total of 447 users received a Separate Matchmaking penalty due to records of uncooperative gameplay. Furthermore, 25 users were sanctioned for unusual gameplay activity detected by monitoring systems.
The enforcement actions were based on both direct player reports and automated monitoring. Developers advised players who believe they were wrongly flagged regarding store payments to contact Customer Service via the official website or reach out to their respective platform stores regarding chargeback-related claims.