The First Descendant, a new online game, had a relatively smooth launch on day one with minimal server issues. However, on day two, the game experienced significant downtime, with Nexon attributing the server issues to Microsoft servers. The game has been offline for most of the day, with maintenance mode initiated as efforts are made to resolve the connection problems.
As of 8 PM ET, The First Descendant remains offline, with Nexon stating that the connection issues are mainly due to errors on Microsoft’s end. The game is hosted on Microsoft Azure servers, which may have been affected by recent downtime experienced by Xbox Live. Despite the frustrating server problems, the game has seen strong player numbers, with 30,000 players waiting for it to work on PC alone. The game has also made its way onto the top 10 list for PS5.
While it is not uncommon for online games to experience launch issues, players are hopeful that the latency and stability problems will be resolved soon. The game has also been giving out apology gifts to players for the rough launch day, which include boosts that automatically activate when claimed. However, the duration of these boosts may be affected by the downtime experienced due to server issues.
Players are eagerly waiting for The First Descendant to come back online, especially with the Fourth of July approaching, where more players may have time off to play. The team at Nexon is working to resolve the server problems and ensure a smoother gaming experience for all players. Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.
