NEXON announced on the 16th that it has released a new content update for the looter shooter 'The First Descendant', developed by its subsidiary NEXON Games. This update introduces the new 'Rift Trace' content, along with Descendant balance adjustments and performance improvements for new modules and weapons.

The new 'Rift Trace' content appears in existing fields such as 'White-night Gulch' and 'Vespers', and is characterized by mission paths that change every time you play. You can obtain gold, a core currency, by defeating monsters. Completing these missions allows you to acquire additional large amounts of gold and 'Amorphous Material' containing items like 'Cooling Units'.

The balance for Descendants 'Enzo' and 'Jayber' has also been adjusted. Enzo's basic skill 'Fire Support' has been changed so that cycling through three different types of firearms grants a buff, becoming stronger based on combat duration. 'Supply Drop' now features an instant-cast function for faster deployment, and 'Explosive Drone' has received a damage buff and a reload effect. A feature has also been added where using 'Explosive Drone' while 'Perfect Support' is active triggers additional attacks.

Jayber has been improved through 'Turret Synchronization', which increases weapon stats and allows for simultaneous turret installation and weapon use. Skill modules have been revamped, allowing for the installation of one additional turret when using 'Turret Engineering'. 'Self-Destruct' has seen improvements to the 'Multi-purpose Gun' skill, strengthening turret power and allowing it to be used while sprinting.

Three new 'Trigger Modules' have been added. Jayber's exclusive 'Kill Chain' applies a 'Hit Target' effect when turrets attack enemies, dealing additional damage. Enzo's exclusive 'Strategic Strike' grants a 'Tactical Target' effect upon hitting with 'Explosive Drone' or 'Focus Fire', dealing area damage. 'Two-Face' is a module that allows Descendants using chain-type skills to increase skill power or range depending on the situation.

The performance of four firearms and the 'Sword' has been improved. 'Thunder Cage' has received buffs to its unique effect and attack power upon hit. 'Greg’s Reversed Fate' now triggers bombardment effects based on the number of hits. 'Afterglow Sword' has been changed to automatically lock onto weak points and deal additional damage when aiming. 'Nazeistra’s Devotion' lowers the defense of nearby enemies upon weak point hits and supplies shock rounds when shooting allies. The melee 'Sword' has had its base attack power increased and now allows for attacks while blocking.

For more details on the new content update for 'The First Descendant', please visit the official website.