What changed in Crimson Desert in 2026

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Reduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would often get stuck in the upper-left area.

Fixed an issue where the 'Depth of Field' could not be disabled in Photo Mode.

Fixed an issue where attacking with a wyvern on land would consume an excessive amount of stamina.

The Knowledge entry for 'Irkyn' can now be obtained after completing the quest to repair the kiln at the Kilnden Workshop.

You can only summon up to 50 pets at camp even if you have more than 50 pets registered.

Added reward items for the existing pet challenge that increases the number of pets you can register.

Fixed an issue where certain housing items could not be moved after being taken out in Housing Mode.

Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Improved the pinball minigame and lowered its difficulty.

Can now equip the Mining Drill and Chainsaw.

Shopkeepers will begin collecting and reselling lost rare equipment at a higher price than their original value.

Improved mounts so that they are no longer summoned in dangerous zones.

Improved pets so that their names are kept when they grow.

Reduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would pass through walls.

Fixed an issue where using 'Scatter Shot' while clinging to a wall would not consume any cannonballs.

You can now register up to 100 pets.

'Flower Basket' and 'Ranged Weapons of the World - Bows, Vol. I' have been added to the Hernand Provisioner's Shop and Hernand Equipment Shop respectively.

Added new challenges that allow you to register more pets.

A video contest for players to showcase their best moments in Crimson Desert, with various rewards including a trip to Korea.

Added a dedicated map icon for baby wyverns.

Fixed an issue where the amount of Spirit recovered did not increase even after leveling up 'Focus.'

Fixed an issue where the wyvern would be summoned in an unmountable state.

Adjusted the damage of unarmed skills for better balance.

Added new mount equipment 'Wyvern Saddle' and new pet equipment 'Small Kuku Bird Eggshell' and 'Small Wyvern Aviator Hat'.

Added a level of growth UI to the inventory, allowing players to check the growth levels of pets and horses.

Various stability improvements have been made to enhance overall game performance.

Fixed multiple issues including progress not being maintained after a Rematch and certain bosses damaging themselves.

Changed the basic interaction to not operate as a long press when using the 'Default' customization preset.

Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Added the 'Pinball' minigame to the inn near the Delesyian Institute and the 'Orb Roll' minigame at the Great Gate of Urdavah.

Added a new mount 'Wyvern' and a new pet 'Kuku Bird Chick' that can grow and be registered as special mounts.

Improved the flow before and after blockades by adding stages 'Battle' and 'Reconstruct'.

A cross-save feature is being developed to allow sharing save files across platforms.

Overall gameplay experience for Damiane and Oongka will be improved with various adjustments.

Changes are planned for Re-Blockade to improve flow and rewards during stronghold liberation.

An upcoming DLC is in development as a meaningful addition to the game.

Refinements to the narrative flow of Kliff’s journey based on player feedback.

A new combat-focused content will be added, allowing players to prove their true strength as a Greymane.

Improvements to non-combat content such as trading and farming to address player inconvenience.

Resolved an issue where the 'Scythe' could not be used in safe zones.

Fixed an issue where repeatedly hitting sanctum cores with element-imbued attacks caused performance drops.

Fixed unnatural animations when evading while falling from a high place.

Fixed an issue where the player's equipment switched to another weapon when attacking with certain tools equipped.

Fixed an issue where bears failed to eat fish dropped on the ground.

Fixed an issue preventing entry into 'Pond Management' mode in certain situations.

Fixed an issue where the 'Magic Scythe' could not be used if the inventory was full.

The dispatch UI now prioritizes comrades with the required skills for missions.

New skills have been added for the characters Oongka and Damiane.

Farming has been improved to allow seeds to be assigned to quickslots.

Resolved an issue where certain challenges would not complete after obtaining related knowledge.

Fixed an issue where the number of comrades appeared as 0 in the camp resources UI.

Resolved issues with checking colors while dyeing and customizing characters.

Resolved an issue where using 'Evasive Kick' while unarmed did not consume Spirit.

Fixed an issue where shadows of distant objects were not rendered correctly with raytraced shadows enabled.

Fixed an issue where the game occasionally crashed when moving to the 'Tree Branch' crafting recipe tab.

Resolved an issue where the UI would freeze when re-entering the game after returning to the title screen due to an error.

Fixed an issue where the raytraced shadows option was not being applied.

Fixed an issue where the animation for putting down a corpse appeared unnatural when interacting with something else while swimming.

Fixed an issue where equipment appeared transparent when switching tools while a tool was drawn.

Fixed an issue where legendary fish could be donated incorrectly.

Fixed an issue where the 'Mining Knuckledrill' could not be used while clinging to a wall.

Approximately 30 species of small animals can now be registered as pets.

Players can now remap controller inputs.

The cursor now disappears when examining documents.

Resolved an issue where controls became unresponsive after dying in the 'Pond Management' menu.

Adjusted the amount of stagger meter increase from 'Quaking Fury'.

Resolved an issue where players would enter Photo Mode while examining items.

Fixed an issue where audio played when examining certain documents if the Voice Language was set to English.

Fixed an issue where the QTE input icon would not appear with customized input options.

'Repeating Mission' now appears in the UI when carrying out a mission repeatedly.

Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Fixed an issue where the 'Clean' interaction input appeared for fish that cannot be cleaned.

Fixed unnatural player landing animations in certain situations.

Resolved an issue where sound effects did not play when cooking with a special cooking tool.

A pond has been added to 'Howling Hill' and 'Pailune Camp' where players can manage fish.

Pets now remain summoned after completing certain quests, including boss fights.

A new keyboard shortcut (P) has been added to open and close the photo mode menu.

Resolved slow loading times when playing as Oongka or Damiane in certain situations.

Players can now equip tools in a new slot, including logging axe, mallet, shovel, and more.

Partially improved GPU load for environments exceeding 4K resolution.

Legendary fish can no longer be sold, used, or discarded, and previously sold ones have been restored.

Resolved issues where players could not interact with certain NPCs or items.

Legendary fish can no longer be sold, used, or discarded, and previously sold ones have been restored.

Improved localization quality across all languages.

Fixed an issue where the FPS value did not display correctly when certain graphics features were activated.

Fixed multiple issues where items would not behave as expected, including selling and interaction problems.

Players can now equip tools such as logging axe, mallet, and more in a new tool slot.

A new keyboard shortcut (P) has been added to open and close the photo mode menu.

Items that cannot be sold are now more clearly indicated when sorting by price.

Corrected discrepancies between the actual recovery effects of certain food items and their descriptions.

Players can now equip tools like logging axe, mallet, shovel, etc. in a new tool slot.

A new keyboard shortcut (P) has been added to open and close the photo mode menu.

Optimizations made for environments that exceed 4K resolution.

A pond has been added to 'Howling Hill' and 'Pailune Camp', allowing players to manage fish species.

Players can now register a Baby Wyvern as a pet, which will grow and be usable as a mount in a future update.

New graphics setting for raytraced shadows has been added.

Improved localization quality across all languages.

Separate markers can now be placed depending on the current location, improving navigation.

A pond has been added to 'Howling Hill' and 'Pailune Camp' where players can manage fish.

Legendary fish can no longer be sold, used, or discarded, and previously sold legendary fish have been restored.

Items that cannot be sold are now more clearly indicated when sorting by price.

Improved localization quality across all languages.

A Baby Wyvern can now be registered as a pet and will be able to grow into a mount in a future update.

A Baby Wyvern can now be registered as a pet and will grow to be a mount in a future update.

Partially improved GPU load for environments exceeding 4K resolution.

New graphics setting for raytraced shadows has been added.

Items that cannot be sold are now more clearly indicated when sorting by price.

Resolved an issue where floppy-eared bulldogs could not equip the 'Sigil of Valor'.

Resolved an issue where progression was blocked if Ulzok's bounty notice was obtained too early.

Resolved an issue where Blackstar's health would not recover after retrying or giving up during a fight.

Resolved an issue where other actions could be performed while attacking on horseback.

Resolved an issue where the handwheel on the coil pillar could only be interacted with from certain angles.

Resolved an issue where the fan would disappear when extracted.

Resolved an issue where the egg would occasionally disappear from the nest.

Resolved an issue where tokens inserted into the door would disappear if the player moved too far away.

More bosses can now be challenged again in rematches, with adjusted locations for some.

Resolved an issue where the quest could not be progressed even when requirements were met.

Resolved issues where the A.T.A.G. could not be summoned or would not appear in the hangar.

Added new unarmed combat skills including 'Aerial Stab' and 'Blinding Flash Finisher'.

Resolved an issue where the sheath for a two-handed sword would be displayed incorrectly.

Resolved an issue where equipment equipped on horses would disappear in certain situations.

Resolved an issue where the armor appeared abnormally.

Resolved an issue where the quest could not be completed despite meeting requirements.

Resolved an issue where missions could not be progressed if comrades were disbanded after moving to the mission location.

Resolved an issue where Ibexes could not be sold to a fence.

Resolved an issue where lions, tigers, and large wolves would fall over every time they were hit.

Resolved an issue where legendary mounts could not be summoned in certain situations.

Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Added additional wolf and bear types that can be registered as mounts.

Most unarmed attacks and skills can now successfully hit enemies lying on the ground.

Resolved an issue where certain attack patterns involved excessive gliding.

Resolved an issue where two-handed cannons would flicker while sliding.

Resolved an issue where the player would glide an excessive distance during a jump attack while equipped with a sword and shield.

Resolved an issue where some NPCs appeared abnormally at the Saltroad Trading Post.

Resolved a GPU crash issue that occurred with AMD driver version 26.5.1.

Resolved an issue where the eating animation would not be canceled by other actions while unarmed.

Resolved an issue where progression at the 'Vault of Vengeance' Abyss was not possible.

While fixing an issue where the Elegant Carmine Leather Armor would clip, its appearance was unintentionally altered. This will be resolved in the next patch.

Resolved issues where pets could not be summoned in certain situations.

Certain equipment can now be enhanced, and sockets for equipping Abyss Gear have been added.

Lets you choose whether your character's sheath is shown.

New option to adjust overall colors and brightness in the game.

When equipped, pet dogs will attack enemies. Available from the Secret Shop NPC.

Certain animals can now be registered as special mounts after gaining their trust, including Bears, Boars, Wolves, and more.

Now displays the amount of currency you are carrying.

New item that allows pet dogs to attack enemies, purchasable from the Secret Shop NPC.

Allows recovery of materials used in refinement by interacting with smithies.

Select 'Fists' from the skill menu to see the new skills.

New unarmed skills added for Oongka, with more skills for Damiane coming in the next update.

Ensures HDR can be enabled on supported monitors.

Certain comrade missions now restart automatically as intended.

Resolved issues with unnatural appearances and crashes.

Resolved issues where pets could not be summoned in certain situations.

New feature allows recovery of materials used in equipment refinement by interacting with smithies.

Better match their characteristics.

Added 'Clean All', 'Butcher All', and 'Obtain All Seeds' functions to the inventory.

New functions added to the inventory for convenience.

Resolved issues where certain quests would not function correctly.

Players can now choose whether their character's sheath is shown.

Multiple fixes applied to quests to ensure proper functionality.

New claw machine at the Laughing Marionette with various obtainable items.

Improved localization quality across all languages.

Improved localization quality across all languages.

Obtainable items include lighting items, chairs, special headgear, Abyss Artifacts, and Abyss Gears.

Certain animals can now be registered as special mounts after gaining their trust.

Character Customization and Dye menus now display the amount of currency carried.

Resolved a problem where ongoing dispatch missions would be canceled without restoring resources and contributions.

Addressed a bug that prevented pets from being summoned under certain conditions.

Fixed an issue where legendary mounts would die immediately upon being summoned under certain conditions.

Players can now rematch any boss at any time to test their progress and experiment with different tactics.

Improved the Skills menu to directly open the skills screen for the character currently being played.

Added new legendary animals that can be kept as pets: Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw.

Added a new creature that appears upon meeting certain conditions.

Fixed several issues regarding specific bosses and combat mechanics.

Fixed an issue where a comrade's Trust would reset to 10 under certain conditions.

Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Improved crop harvesting in the garden to consistently yield a minimum of 2 crops.

Improved overall stability and fixed several crashes across PC, Mac, and consoles.

Re-blockades will occur at a set probability for strongholds that meet specific time and condition requirements.

Fixed an issue where starting a new game while a separate save file existed applied a game difficulty setting apart from the one actually selected.

Fixed an issue where parts of the fishing dock vendor's and tanner's shop UI were displayed awkwardly.

When expanding the camp, furniture placed in the house will no longer be retrieved.

Fixed an issue where, when the Extra Rewards List and Content Guide UIs overlapped, the Content UI in the back would be interacted with first.

Fixed an issue where horse gear could not be dyed.

Added a Greymane Contribution Shop with Carl at the Greymane Camp.

Fixed an issue where the fadeout in some shop cutscenes occurred too slowly.

Fixed various localization errors across all languages.

When relocating the Greymane Camp to Pailune, furniture placed in the house will now be moved together as well.

Fixed an issue where key inputs would not work while adjusting Others > Video > HDR.

Improved the game so that changes to the Minimum Font Size settings are applied immediately.

Featuring 75 tracks across 4 discs, the soundtrack brings the world of Pywel to life.

Fixed an issue where changing a Pet's name would change the name of a non-Pet animal in the trust increase notifications.

Fixed an issue where screen brightness would become unstable when 'PSSR Sharpness' was enabled.

Fixed an issue where crashes could occur while dyeing or changing customization.

Fixed an issue where ranged weapons could not target anything other than bosses during boss battles.

Allows players to face off against the bosses of their choice.

Fixed an issue where stamina would recover when sheathing and unsheathing certain weapons while sprinting.

Fixed an issue where Blinding Flash was canceled in safe zones.

Added birds and 5 new types of cat pets.

Reduced damage taken by the player, reduced maximum health, aggressiveness, and overall speed of opponents.

A chest for storing various quest items and crafting recipes.

Fixed an issue where the game would crash during combat with a certain boss when using a customized character.

Changed the 'Change Preset' option to be displayed the same way as on PC.

Fixed an issue where the cloudcart could not be called.

Fixed an issue where hit effects were displayed when attacking NPCs that could not be attacked while wearing a Mask.

Adjusted the overall balance of bosses and their attack patterns.

Fixed an issue where certain owned mounts were not appearing in the Quick Slot, preventing them from being summoned.

Items can now be viewed through category tabs.

Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty options have been added to Settings > Play.

Fixed an issue where the flight speed of Focused Aerial Roll became slower than intended.

This is the difficulty you have been playing so far.

Changed the button used to change the names of pets and horses from (R3/RS) to (L3/LS).

Added to the Wardrobe, allowing for 1,000 slots of outfit storage.

New items for storing food items and ingredients.

Fixed an issue where the game would return to the title screen when observing a skill that had already been acquired by consuming an Abyss Artifact while the inventory was full.

Fixed an issue where cats could remain on the player's shoulder indefinitely.

Increased damage taken by the player, increased maximum health, aggressiveness, and overall speed of opponents.

A new chest with 1,000 slots that can be purchased from furniture shops.

Fixed an issue where pets would eat wood or ore gathered with a logging axe or pickaxe.

Added a function that prevents selling or discarding of selected items.

Allows pets to take on a wider variety of roles.

Enhancements to the rendering quality of distant objects and textures.

Allows changing the layout of your house based on Greymane Camp expansion level.

Added new one-handed weapons and the Baltheon armor outfit.

Fixed an issue where furniture could not be placed while using housing mode in certain situations.

The hotfix fixed Nature's Snare projectile and controller bugs plus a case where liberated loot failed to reach Private Storage.

Players gained weapon-visibility controls, minimum font sizing, adjustable fast-forward speed and more camera accessibility settings.

The update introduced Intel Arc compatibility, XeSS 3 frame generation, Anti-Lag 2, Enhanced Raytracing and other rendering improvements.

Teleportation now works while mounted, falling, swimming or climbing, and boss lock-on behavior was retuned.

Pailune liberation, vendor replacement, request progression and other camp or Abyss problems were corrected.

Focused Aerial Roll was added for Kliff, while Damiane and Oongka gained Axiom Force, Nature's Snare and related ability updates.

Pearl Abyss previewed a post-launch roadmap centered on repeatable challenge content and selectable difficulty levels.

The roadmap also promised Damiane or Oongka skill upgrades, more storage categories, extra mounts or pets and a free soundtrack release.

A new movement mode toggle, mount stamina changes and broader traversal input fixes landed in the 1.02 update.

Several main or side-quest blockers, missing NPCs, bank refresh errors and Abyss-state problems were repaired.

The update fixes GPU memory growth, ray-tracing artifacts, menu crashes and several other visual or stability issues.

Private storage now scales with Greymane camp upgrades and the patch also adds Headgear Visibility.

The all-platform hotfix addressed a bug where some bosses stopped moving mid-fight.

The PC Steam hotfix reduced blurriness and sky or smoke flicker when NVIDIA ray-reconstruction features were enabled.

The hotfix repaired mount controls, enemy death states, UI failures and Damiane/Oongka refinement problems.

Sprint behavior, Flight usability, Aerial Stab stamina scaling and Axiom Force precision were rebalanced in a broader controls pass.

The first 1.01 patch also delivered faster loading around teleportation and revives.

Legendary and boss-themed mounts became unlockable and usable across Pywel after meeting their conditions.

Make Now crafting, Store All, North-up minimap, extra minimap icons and multiple inventory, shop and knowledge usability upgrades were added.

Pearl Abyss repaired bank refresh problems, sealable item handling, character invisibility cases and several quest blockers.

The Mac hotfix addressed crashes during quest completion, startup and shutdown.

The update resolved multiple quest blockers plus pet looting, electric-field and other systemic issues.

Input response, menu shortcuts, aiming behavior and interaction feedback were reworked across keyboard, mouse and gamepad play.

Early enemies and bosses were softened, parry stun buildup was raised, and stamina use for blocking and Nature's Grasp was lowered.

The update added item storage to Hernand and Howling Hill Camp, more teleport nodes, and broader knowledge and gathering convenience changes.

Two days after launch, the team apologized for control friction, especially on keyboard and mouse, and committed to rapid improvements.

Enemy-capture QTE scaling, bear damage and boss combat behavior were adjusted during the launch-week patch.

The full game went live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac storefronts.

Pearl Abyss bundled cross-platform performance, UI and localization fixes into the first post-launch patch.

The update repaired quest progression, Greymane roster counts and several boss/revive edge cases.

Chapter 3 gains an Abyss Gears tutorial, while Kliff, Damiane and Oongka each receive new follow-up attacks and skill-learning improvements.

Launch-week streams granted viewers outfit, accessory and horse tack rewards during a two-week event.

Pearl Abyss shared the regional launch-time matrix and preload window for supported platforms.

Pearl Abyss confirmed the game had reached gold master status ahead of launch.