The First Descendant Hotfix 1.3.31c Fixes a Boost Path Lockout

A quiet patch with a big impact for some players

On June 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM PDT, Nexon deployed Hotfix 1.3.31c for The First Descendant on Steam, Xbox, and PS5. This is a server-side fix that requires no client update, meaning players can benefit from the correction immediately without waiting for an additional download. That said, anyone currently in a session will need to return to the title screen and reconnect for the patch to take effect.

What was fixed

The sole change included in this hotfix targets a specific bug: the Boost Path was locked for players who had joined it without first completing the "Battlefield Support Operation" mission preceding Episode 4. Those affected found their progression completely stalled with no way forward — a particularly frustrating issue given that the Boost Path is directly tied to seasonal progression.

Context: a streak of rapid fixes

This 1.3.31c marks the third minor hotfix released in just a few days, reflecting the active maintenance pace Nexon has been keeping up with the game. As we reported recently, Hotfix 1.3.31b already tackled issues with the Social tab, while patch 1.3.32 addressed changes to how obsolete Blueprints are obtained. This steady cadence of small updates signals that the team is responding swiftly to bugs reported by the community.

How to apply the patch

Since no download is required, the update is essentially seamless. Simply log out from within the game, return to the main menu, and reconnect. Hotfix 1.3.31c will be active within seconds. According to the official Steam announcement, there is no associated maintenance window tied to this fix.

A detail worth noting

While this is a targeted fix, the Boost Path lockout was particularly damaging in a game where vertical progression is one of the main incentives to keep playing. The fact that Nexon resolved it without forcing players to wait for a major update is a positive sign for how the title's live service is being managed.

Did this Boost Path bug affect you, or have you been keeping up with the game without any issues? Let us know in the comments.