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The First Descendant Will Skip Its Regular Patch During South Korea’s Chuseok Holiday and Give Players Free Lepic Skin and 2 Million Gold
The First Descendant is celebrating Chuseok with free gifts for players around the world while taking a short break from its regular update schedule. Developer NEXON announced on September 22 that the game will not receive its usual patch during the Korean holiday, which runs from September 24 through September 26, 2026. Instead, players can log in during the three-day celebration to receive special Chuseok rewards through the in-game Mailbox. The gifts include the Lepic Head Skin “Protagonist,” a Transcendent…
Zenless Zone Zero Earned an Estimated $25.32 Million in Mobile Revenue in August 2026, Ranking 6th Among Gacha Games
Zenless Zone Zero generated an estimated $25.32 million in mobile revenue during August 2026, according to data from Sensor Tower. The figure places HoYoverse’s action RPG sixth among the highest-grossing gacha games for the month, with its estimated revenue falling from the $37.87 million reported for July. The August figure represents a notable month-to-month decline for Zenless Zone Zero, although the game remained among the strongest-performing mobile gacha titles worldwide. The ranking also saw other major HoYoverse games experience lower…
The First Descendant Bans 79 Players and Penalizes 1,381 More in Latest Crackdown
Nexon has taken action against 1,462 The First Descendant players in its latest crackdown on abusive behavior, according to an official notice covering the period from August 21 to August 27, 2026. The enforcement included 17 permanent game bans, 62 15-day bans, two seven-day trading restrictions, and 1,381 three-day separate matchmaking penalties. The biggest penalties were issued to players involved in unauthorized programs and exploitation of the game’s Open Store payment process. Seven players received permanent bans for creating, distributing,…
Zenless Zone Zero Hits 44.2M Livestream Views as HoYoverse Claims 3 of China’s Top 5 RPG Spots
Zenless Zone Zero recorded 44.2 million viewers across China’s livestreaming platforms in July 2026, marking a 34% month-over-month increase, according to new data from Niko Partners. The strong performance placed HoYoverse’s action RPG among the most-watched RPG titles in the Chinese livestreaming market during the month. Niko Partners attributed Zenless Zone Zero’s growth to its second anniversary activities, Version 3.0 content, and major promotional events. The game’s Version 3.1 anniversary preview was a particularly significant driver, with Bilibili alone recording…
The First Descendant Season 4 Episode 1 Update Adds Karel’s Final Battle, Raven, and a Mega Dungeon
The First Descendant Season 4 Episode 1 update is now available, bringing one of the game’s biggest content drops yet. Titled The Great Clash, the update advances the main storyline toward its long-awaited showdown with Karel while adding the new Mega Dungeon, Karel’s Mothership, playable Descendant Raven, a new Transcendent Weapon tier, Trials, Boost Path progression, character rebalances, and several limited-time events. Nexon announced the update on August 20, with Season 4 placing the ongoing conflict between the Descendants and…
The First Descendant Permanently Bans 6 Players and Penalizes 233 More in Latest Crackdown
The First Descendant has taken action against 239 players in its latest crackdown on abusive users. According to a recent notice from The First Descendant’s official website, the enforcement action covered the period between August 14 and August 20, 2026, with six players receiving permanent game bans and another 233 receiving separate matchmaking penalties. The action is part of the game’s ongoing effort to address cheating, unfair exploitation, and disruptive behavior. Nexon stated that it continues to inspect abusive gameplay…