You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereNexons free-to-play looter shooter The First Descendant is currently down for maintenance following the release of the games 1.2.0 update. With Season 2 now available, fans are upset at the games long maintenance period.The First Descendant servers hit huge maintenanceAnnounced on the official The First Descendant Twitter account, Nexons looter shooter was original set for an hour-long maintenance period to fix instability relating to the update. However, the game studio revealed in a follow-up message to fans that the server downtime would be hours longer than expected.Due to server instability, we are having emergency server maintenance. Details will be shared once the maintenance is complete, the developer revealed on Twitter.At the time of writing, the development team has identified the cause of the issue and is hoping to bring the game back to players in the next few hours. However, there is a possibility that the game could remain offline slightly longer.We have identified the cause and are currently working on a fix, which is expected to take approximately 12 hours, the team said to fans. We will provide further updates as soon as the process is finalized. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.As a free-to-play live-service game, fans are unhappy with the server downtime, especially considering its occurrence directly after the release of a new update. While the vast majority of the games players have appreciated the direct response from its developers, others have remained upset due to the titles downtime coinciding with their free time.As with any live-service multiplayer game, server downtime is expected, especially around the time of a brand-new update. With the 1.2.0 update bringing in the brand-new Void Chaser Season 2 episode prior to some large character overhauls in January, its entirely unsurprising that the team would run into issues.The First Descendant is available right now as a free-to-play game on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.The First DescendantPlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG5VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share