The First Descendant Game login failed error (LE-31): Causes, potential fixes, and more

The First Descendant's Game Login Failed error is currently preventing many users from logging into the game. Followed by an Error Code LE-31, this is one of the new issues that we have not faced in the open betas, and as a result, it is leaving many users stumped and unable to identify the real cause, let alone remedy it.

In this guide, we will dissect The First Descendant Game Login Failed error to the best of our knowledge: what causes it, and what fixes you can try when it happens.

When does The First Descendant Game Login Failed error (LE-31) happen?

This Error code can happen during login (Image via Nexon)

The First Descnednat Game Login Failed error happens exclusively on the login screen of the game, right after you press Enter (PC) to connect to the server. It won't force-quit your game, but it will leave you stuck on this screen.

For users who are receiving the 'Out of Video memory' error, this and the LE-31 error code can happen back-to-back. Nevertheless, the two appear to be not connected.

What might cause the First Descendant Game Login failed error code?

While a lot of crashes and error codes interrupt your in-game session, the First Descendant Game Login Failed error reportedly never happens when you are forcibly logged out of the game. Generally, the LE-31 error code indicates a login credentials mismatch, which in turn prevents you from logging into Nexon's servers.

Potential Fixes to try for The First Descendant Game Login failed error code LE-31

Here are some fixes you can try to potentially fix The First Descendant Game Login failed error code:

Check the official server status

You should check if The First Descendant servers are down. Generally, planned maintenance periods and other scheduled downtimes will have prior notice issued by the developers on the socials. In other words, you should check the game's Twitter handle and/or the pertinent channel on its official Discord server.

The First Descendant's LE-31 error code can also happen if a patch is being applied. You should therefore check for announcements of hotfix or patch deployment, and wait a while if that's the case.

If the servers are indeed down, there is not much you can do other than wait it out. However, if it's not down, it could be a user-end problem. In this case, you should try the following steps.

Close The First Descendant and restart Steam

Since it can happen due to a login credential mismatch, you should try and restart the game first. If this doesn't work, close Steam from the tray icon and restart it.

Check your connectivity

If this is not a problem with Steam, it could be a hitch in your internet connection. It is unlikely that you won't notice if that is the case. Nevertheless, try these common steps to ensure that connectivity is not the root of the problem:

Use online speed-test tools to determine connection quality and latency
Flush DNS cache from Command Prompt
Manually restart your router and related ISP equipment

Restart your PC

If all else fails, it's best to see if restarting your PC may fix it - just in case.

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Sambit Pal is an esports Journalist on Gaming and MMO at Sportskeeda. He has Master's degree in English Literature. In his spare time, he is an amateur sleuth trying to trace the Riven Mafia in Warframe, and a recovering Bethesda modding addict. He also secretly enjoys action Roguelites, a severe lack of gitting gud notwithstanding.

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Edited by Sambit Pal