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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…
Zenless Zone Zero Lead Artist Leaves HoYoverse to Develop Farming Sim Passion Project
Zenless Zone Zero lead artist Atwo_A2 has announced their departure from miHoYo after working on the action RPG since its early development. The artist was responsible for the designs of several playable characters, including Thirens such as Von Lycaon, Ellen Joe, and Hoshimi Miyabi, along with Intelligent Constructs like Billy Kid and Banyue. According to Atwo_A2’s announcement on Bilibili, they have now completed the handover of their work and are focusing on an unannounced farming simulation game. Reflecting on their…
Zenless Zone Zero Mods Remove Thiren Characters’ Animal Features, Sparking “Racism” Debate Among Fans
Zenless Zone Zero fans are debating a series of character mods that remove the animal features from several Thiren characters and transform them into more conventional human designs. The modifications have attracted attention because those traits are a defining part of the characters’ appearances and the game’s world. The discussion centers on characters including Alice Thymefield, Sigrid de L’Azur, Jane Doe, Hoshimi Miyabi, Ju Fufu, and Pulchra. HoYoverse’s official Zenless Zone Zero website continues to feature these characters in their…