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The Frozen Wastes — The First Descendant Walkthrough
The First Descendant

The Frozen Wastes — The First Descendant Walkthrough

Explore The First Descendant's interactive map to find all regions, missions, encrypted vaults, fast travel points, and Arche Echo record locations. Unlock new maps by progressing the main quest.

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Explore The First Descendant's interactive map to find all regions, missions, encrypted vaults, fast travel points, and Arche Echo record locations. Unlock new maps by progressing the main quest.

This is an interactive map for all the regions in The First Descendant (TFD). Check out the interactive map to see all the regions, as well as their missions, encrypted vaults, fast travel points, and Arche Echo record locations.

Interactive Map

The First Descendant Interactive Map

Icons Guide

Map Icon
WaypointWaypointTemporary Safe ZoneTemporary Safe ZoneBattlefield MissionsBattlefield MissionsRegular MissionsRegular Missions
Calling of the DescendantCalling of the DescendantDefend Albion ResourceDefend Albion ResourceBlock Kuiper MiningBlock Kuiper MiningNeutralize Void ExperimentNeutralize Void Experiment
Void FragmentVoid FragmentVoid Fusion ReactorVoid Fusion ReactorEncrypted VaultEncrypted VaultArche Echo RecordArche Echo Record
Zone Recon OperationsZone Recon OperationsJournalsJournals

How to Unlock New Maps

Progress Main Quests to Unlock New Maps

To unlock new maps or regions in The First Descendant, simply progress through the main quest and complete all the missions in your current region. Between unlocks, you'll also need to battle Void Intercept Bosses, so make sure to defeat them to progress.

Complete All Main Quests to Unlock Hard Mode Maps

You can also unlock hard mode versions of all maps after completing all main quests in normal mode. In hard mode, all enemies and weapons are at max level, but the rewards for all missions in this mode are increased.

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