The First Descendant received patch 1.4.2 on 3 September for Steam, Xbox and PlayStation 5. Its central addition is Conquest difficulty for Karel’s Mothership. Nexon also included content improvements and bug fixes, so players should reconnect after installing the patch before judging whether an older problem remains.
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Conquest difficulty changes preparation before entry
Conquest difficulty increases the demands of Karel’s Mothership and requires the group to prepare before entering. Players should check resistance, weapon level and module capacity, then agree on the responsibility of each Descendant. One member can clear smaller enemies, another can save strong attacks for a vulnerable phase, and a durable character can help the group survive repeated attacks. Four high-damage builds may still fail if nobody handles defence or an important mechanic. A short plan gives every player a clear job and reduces confusion during the busiest parts of the fight.
The first attempt should identify when the new enemy attacks occur
Players who know the normal version should not assume that every attack has the same timing in Conquest difficulty. During the first attempt, the group can observe the length of each phase, identify attacks that punish a stationary player and note whether safe recovery periods are shorter. The first goal should be a reliable completion rather than the fastest possible time. Once the team can survive each phase, it can replace some defensive choices with additional damage. Changing many modules after every failure makes it difficult to understand which adjustment improved the result.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.4.2 |
| New difficulty | Conquest for Karel’s Mothership |
| Platforms | Steam, Xbox and PlayStation 5 |
| Other changes | Content improvements and bug fixes |
Every player needs patch 1.4.2 before joining the activity
Patch 1.4.2 is available on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation 5. Every member of a cross-platform group should install it and restart the game before creating the party. A player using an older version may receive a connection error or may not see the new difficulty. If everyone has the correct version but access is still unavailable, the group should check the activity requirements and Nexon’s current list of known problems. This helps distinguish missing account progress from a connection or server error.
Players should retest specific bugs after installing the patch
The patch includes content improvements and bug fixes, but these broad labels do not mean that every system has changed. A player who previously found an error should repeat the same action after updating. The report should include the map, character, game version and visible result. That information shows whether the old problem was fixed or whether it still occurs in the current build. Nexon also maintains a list of known problems, so players can check it before sending a new report about the same error.
The difficult game mode needs brief and clear communication between teammates
Short voice messages are most useful during difficult combat. One player can name the incoming attack, the safe side of the arena and the moment for the team to use its strongest abilities. The full strategy should be discussed before the attempt because long explanations can hide sound cues and visual warnings during a fight. If one player falls, the group should decide whether a revival is safe before moving into the same dangerous area. Clear responsibilities allow the team to react quickly even when many enemies and effects fill the screen.
Rewards should be checked after the first successful clear
After completing Conquest difficulty, players should check the reward panel inside the game. It shows whether an item is guaranteed, limited by a weekly rule or selected from a larger group of possible rewards. A normal random result should not be reported as an error simply because the expected item did not appear. The information also helps the team decide whether repeated Mothership runs support its current equipment goals. Another activity may provide a required upgrade more directly, while Conquest can remain useful for a different reward or for the additional challenge.
