What changed in Crimson Desert in 2026
361 updates · 27 main milestones · Jan 21, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026
- 17 eventsWagon disappearance issue fixedbug fix
Fixed an issue where wagons would occasionally disappear when using the 'Escape' function with stolen wagons.
SteamCrops not harvestable issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where crops could not be harvested in certain situations.
SteamAttack issue while riding quest bear fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the player could not attack while riding the quest objective bear to the village, during the 'Scattered Honey Jars' quest.
SteamCrosshair issue with Axiom Force fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the crosshair for 'Axiom Force' would appear even when the target was outside its activation range.
SteamCamera zoom issue while swimming fixedbug fixFixed an issue where, in certain locations, the camera would remain zoomed in while swimming.
SteamLock status of equipped gear saved correctlybug fixFixed an issue where the lock status of equipped gear would not be saved.
SteamWyvern summoning issue resolvedbug fixFixed an issue where the Wyvern could not be summoned while in midair.
SteamAerial Roll distance issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where 'Aerial Roll' traveled an unusually short distance when used after 'Aerial Maneuver.'
SteamCrops stop growing issue resolvedbug fixFixed an issue where crops would stop growing in certain situations.
SteamLarge fish disappearing issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where a large fish carried on the player’s back would disappear when collecting fish from a fish trap.
SteamMace of Ambition location changedgameplayChanged the location of the 'Mace of Ambition' so that it can be obtained more easily.
SteamCross-save data loading crash fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when loading the cross-save data.
SteamHDR UI colors and transparency issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the colors and transparency of certain UI elements would appear abnormally when HDR was enabled.
SteamKliff sinking issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where Kliff would partially sink into the ground when using 'Blinding Flash Finisher' on a slope.
SteamLocalization errors fixedlocalizationFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamFixed transparent bosses during battlebug fixFixed an issue where certain bosses would appear transparent during battle.
SteamCharacter posture issue while riding fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the character's posture would appear unnatural while riding a mount.
Steam - 11 eventsFixed Character Control Issue with Petsbug fix
Fixed an issue where the character could not be controlled when a pet jumped onto the bed while the player was interacting with it.
SteamCross-Save Feature Implementationnew contentMilestonePlayers can now link accounts to continue their journey in Pywel across multiple platforms.
SteamFixed Quest Completion Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the quest 'A Dwarf's Concern' could not be completed.
SteamFixed Ator's Orb Sound Effectsbug fixFixed an issue where sound effects for 'Ator's Orb' would continue to play even after the orb had disappeared.
SteamFixed NPCs Passing Through Gatesbug fixFixed an issue where NPCs could not pass through open wooden gates.
SteamFixed Aerial Force Palm Interruptionbug fixFixed an issue where 'Aerial Force Palm' would be interrupted while free-falling.
SteamAdded Cross-Save Featurenew contentMilestoneCross-save feature allows players to continue progress using a single save file across platforms.
SteamFixed Character Motion on Mountsbug fixFixed an issue where the motion of a character on a mount could appear unnatural when the mount was moving at high speed in certain situations.
SteamSkystep Control Input Updatebalance change'Skystep' now uses the same control input as Oongka's 'Vertical Flight.'
SteamImproved Localization QualitylocalizationFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamFixed Sound Effects After Battlebug fixFixed an issue where sound effects would not play after the battle with Praevus the Ancient.
Steam - 7 eventsFixed missing rewards for certain challengesbug fixSteamFixed game crash when riding a bearbug fixSteamFixed issue with liberating Hoenmark Ruinsbug fixSteamFixed feed bin not decreasing when livestock eatbug fixSteamFixed Oongka not following Kliff in cutscenesbug fixSteamFixed character rendering issues on consoles and AMD systemsbug fixSteamImproved frame rate drops in certain environmentsperformanceSteam
- 30 eventsAdded Hunter's Sigil itemnew content
Allows a bird pet to retrieve prey and gatherable items suited to their specialties.
SteamFixed issue with Contribution increasebug fixFixed an issue where Contribution would increase abnormally in certain situations.
SteamNew outfits and dyeable equipment optionsnew content39 new pieces of equipment added, including boss equipment and new outfits.
SteamNew outfits and dyeable equipment optionsnew content39 new pieces of equipment added, including boss equipment.
SteamFixed issue with auto-tracked target switchingbug fixFixed an issue where the auto-tracked target would switch to another quest in certain situations.
SteamFixed issue with auto-tracked target switchingbug fixFixed an issue where the auto-tracked target would switch to another quest in certain situations.
SteamFixed abnormal Contribution increasebug fixFixed an issue where Contribution would increase abnormally in certain situations.
SteamHide Minimap and Status option addedquality of lifeNew option under Settings > Others > Gameplay to hide the minimap and status HUD UI.
SteamFixed issues with various questsbug fixFixed multiple issues related to quest completions and interactions.
SteamFixed cutscene stutter issuegraphicsFixed an issue where certain cutscenes would occasionally stutter.
SteamOongka and Damiane can enter the Abyssnew contentOongka and Damiane can now enter the Abyss, with changes to Memory Fragment locations for certain rematchable bosses.
SteamImproved character switch UIui uxImproved the character switch UI displayed in situations that can only be progressed with Kliff.
SteamHunter's Sigil item addednew contentNew item allows a bird pet to retrieve prey and gatherable items suited to their specialties.
SteamAdded 'Hide Minimap and Status' optionui uxAllows players to hide the minimap and status HUD UI.
SteamFixed issue with Duane's horseback travelbug fixFixed an issue where Duane could not travel on horseback during the 'Skilled in Archery' quest.
SteamOongka and Damiane can now enter the Abyssnew contentThe locations of Memory Fragments for certain rematchable bosses have been changed.
SteamNew crafting recipes for carpetsnew contentSteamFixed disappearing Moren issuebug fixFixed an issue where Moren would disappear when combat started after tracking Moren, the Mistwood Huntmaster.
SteamFixed disappearing wagon during questbug fixFixed an issue where the wagon would disappear if it was destroyed during the 'A Sack of Pepper' quest.
SteamFixed issue with rowboats sinkingbug fixFixed an issue where rowboats would briefly sink underwater when used.
SteamFixed disappearing Moren during combatbug fixFixed an issue where Moren would disappear when combat started after tracking Moren, the Mistwood Huntmaster.
SteamFixed Bleed Bandits' Alchemy Explosive Pack durabilitybug fixChanged the durability decrease behavior of the Alchemy Explosive Pack.
SteamFixed various localization errorslocalizationImproved localization quality across all languages.
SteamFixed issue with furniture repurchase menubug fixFixed an issue where selling and repurchasing furniture caused items to disappear.
SteamFixed disappearing wagon issuebug fixFixed an issue where the wagon would disappear if it was destroyed during the 'A Sack of Pepper' quest.
SteamImproved gathering from firefly coloniesbalance changeNow up to 3 fireflies can be obtained when gathering.
SteamFixed various combat-related issuesbug fixFixed multiple issues related to combat actions and skills.
SteamImproved game loading timeperformanceFixed an issue where game loading time would occasionally take longer than usual.
SteamFixed issue with furniture repurchase menubug fixFixed an issue where selling and repurchasing furniture would cause all items in the repurchase menu to disappear.
SteamFixed various localization errorslocalizationImproved localization quality across all languages.
Steam - 3 eventsFixed incorrect 'No Fishing Zones' classificationbug fix
Resolved an issue where certain areas of the ocean were incorrectly classified as 'No Fishing Zones.'
SteamFixed game crash with 1080p resolution on AMD RX 5000 Seriesbug fixResolved an issue causing frequent crashes when the resolution was set to 1080p with AMD RX 5000 Series graphics cards.
SteamFixed crash in Photo Mode after disabling HDRbug fixResolved an issue where the game would crash when using Photo Mode after turning off HDR while it was on.
Steam - 5 eventsFixed floating terrain near Sanctum of Faithbug fix
Resolved an issue where terrain on the path to the Sanctum of Faith was floating in the air.
SteamFixed unnatural lighting on glass materialsbug fixResolved an issue where lighting on glass materials appeared unnatural.
SteamFixed disappearing outdoor furniture issuebug fixResolved an issue where furniture placed outdoors disappeared in certain situations.
SteamFixed climbing issue on moving objectsbug fixResolved an issue where players could not climb onto moving objects in certain situations.
SteamFixed disappearing Skunky in campbug fixResolved an issue where Skunky would disappear when placed down in camp.
Steam - 16 eventsFixed Issue with NPCs Following Playerbug fix
Fixed an issue where NPCs would fail to follow the player during certain quests.
SteamImproved Game PerformanceperformanceFixed an issue where game performance would drop when riding certain mounts.
SteamNew Accessory and Glovesnew contentAdded Honorary Greymane Cloth Gloves and Greymane Signet accessory.
SteamBox of Fortune Added to Mysterious Shopnew contentAdded 'Box of Fortune' to the Mysterious Shop for 100 silver.
SteamNew House Decoration Featurenew contentAdded a new feature that allows you to decorate the area outside your house.
SteamFixed Loading Screen Issuebug fixImproved loading screen display when loading as Oongka or Damiane.
SteamFixed Issue with Hatching Eggsbug fixFixed an issue where eggs would disappear when hatching them after reaching the maximum number of owned pets.
SteamFixed Minimap Enemy Iconsbug fixFixed an issue where enemy icons would sometimes not display on the Minimap.
SteamFixed Various Localization Errorsbug fixFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamImproved Character Loading Processquality of lifeOptimized loading process to slightly reduce loading time.
SteamFixed Game Crash When Switching Weaponsbug fixFixed an issue that caused the game to crash when switching weapons immediately after using Nature's Echo.
SteamImproved Collectibles Chest UIquality of lifeImproved the Collectibles Chest to differentiate owned and unowned items.
Steam58 New Items for House Decorationnew contentAdded 58 new items including tools, fountains, lights, and pet furniture.
Steam - 24 eventsSubmission Period for Community Challengeseasonal event
Entries must be submitted by July 12, 2026, 23:59 UTC.
SteamWinners Announcement Date for Community Challengeseasonal eventWinners will be announced on August 3rd.
SteamFixed Ball Getting Stuck in Pinballbug fixReduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would often get stuck in the upper-left area.
SteamFixed Depth of Field Issue in Photo Modebug fixFixed an issue where the 'Depth of Field' could not be disabled in Photo Mode.
SteamFixed Stamina Consumption Issue with Wyvernbug fixFixed an issue where attacking with a wyvern on land would consume an excessive amount of stamina.
SteamKnowledge Entry for IrkyngameplayThe Knowledge entry for 'Irkyn' can now be obtained after completing the quest to repair the kiln at the Kilnden Workshop.
SteamSummon Limit for Petsnew contentYou can only summon up to 50 pets at camp even if you have more than 50 pets registered.
SteamReward Items for Pet Challengenew contentAdded reward items for the existing pet challenge that increases the number of pets you can register.
SteamFixed Housing Item Movement Issuebug fixFixed an issue where certain housing items could not be moved after being taken out in Housing Mode.
SteamFixed Localization ErrorslocalizationFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamPinball Minigame Difficulty Adjustedbalance changeImproved the pinball minigame and lowered its difficulty.
SteamNew Equipment for Mining Drill and Chainsawnew contentCan now equip the Mining Drill and Chainsaw.
SteamShopkeepers Reselling Lost Rare Equipmentbalance changeShopkeepers will begin collecting and reselling lost rare equipment at a higher price than their original value.
SteamImproved Mount Summoning Safetyquality of lifeImproved mounts so that they are no longer summoned in dangerous zones.
SteamImproved Pet Name Retentionquality of lifeImproved pets so that their names are kept when they grow.
SteamFixed Ball Passing Through Walls in Pinballbug fixReduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would pass through walls.
SteamFixed Cannonball Consumption Issuebug fixFixed an issue where using 'Scatter Shot' while clinging to a wall would not consume any cannonballs.
SteamNew Items in Hernand Shopsnew content'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.
SteamNew Challenges for Pet Registrationnew contentAdded new challenges that allow you to register more pets.
SteamBeyond the Abyss: Community Challenge Event Announcedseasonal eventA video contest for players to showcase their best moments in Crimson Desert, with various rewards including a trip to Korea.
SteamFixed Spirit Recovery Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the amount of Spirit recovered did not increase even after leveling up 'Focus.'
SteamFixed Wyvern Summoning Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the wyvern would be summoned in an unmountable state.
Steam - 7 eventsFixed incorrect description of the 'Sigil of Valor' itembug fixSteamFixed Korean system message display issue when mounting a Wyvernbug fixSteamFixed crash during teleportation through Abyss Nexuses or combatbug fixSteamFixed filter categories resetting when sorting Mission Dispatchesbug fixSteamFixed issue with some animals not spawningbug fixSteamFixed movement blockage by small animals and certain effectsbug fixSteamFixed crash while hatching eggs near the Wyvern's Cradlebug fixSteam
- 10 eventsAdjusted Damage of Unarmed Skillsbalance change
Adjusted the damage of unarmed skills for better balance.
SteamNew Mount and Pet Equipmentnew contentAdded new mount equipment 'Wyvern Saddle' and new pet equipment 'Small Kuku Bird Eggshell' and 'Small Wyvern Aviator Hat'.
SteamImproved UI for Growth Levelsui uxAdded a level of growth UI to the inventory, allowing players to check the growth levels of pets and horses.
SteamStability ImprovementsperformanceVarious stability improvements have been made to enhance overall game performance.
SteamFixed Various Gameplay Issuesbug fixMilestoneFixed multiple issues including progress not being maintained after a Rematch and certain bosses damaging themselves.
SteamImproved Interaction Controlsquality of lifeChanged the basic interaction to not operate as a long press when using the 'Default' customization preset.
SteamFixed Localization Errorsbug fixFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamNew Minigames: Pinball and Orb Rollnew contentAdded the 'Pinball' minigame to the inn near the Delesyian Institute and the 'Orb Roll' minigame at the Great Gate of Urdavah.
SteamNew Mounts: Wyvern and Kuku Bird Chicknew contentMilestoneAdded a new mount 'Wyvern' and a new pet 'Kuku Bird Chick' that can grow and be registered as special mounts.
SteamImproved Re-Blockade Mechanicsbalance changeImproved the flow before and after blockades by adding stages 'Battle' and 'Reconstruct'.
Steam - 7 eventsCross-Save FeaturesystemMilestone
A cross-save feature is being developed to allow sharing save files across platforms.
SteamDamiane & Oongka Gameplay ImprovementsgameplayOverall gameplay experience for Damiane and Oongka will be improved with various adjustments.
SteamRe-Blockade UpdategameplayChanges are planned for Re-Blockade to improve flow and rewards during stronghold liberation.
SteamUpcoming DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneAn upcoming DLC is in development as a meaningful addition to the game.
SteamStory ImprovementschangesRefinements to the narrative flow of Kliff’s journey based on player feedback.
SteamNew Combat Contentnew contentA new combat-focused content will be added, allowing players to prove their true strength as a Greymane.
SteamQuality of Life Improvements for Non-Combat Contentquality of lifeImprovements to non-combat content such as trading and farming to address player inconvenience.
Steam - 35 eventsScythe Usage in Safe Zones Fixedbug fix
Resolved an issue where the 'Scythe' could not be used in safe zones.
SteamSanctum Cores Performance Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where repeatedly hitting sanctum cores with element-imbued attacks caused performance drops.
SteamUnnatural Evading Animations Fixedbug fixFixed unnatural animations when evading while falling from a high place.
SteamWeapon Switching Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the player's equipment switched to another weapon when attacking with certain tools equipped.
SteamBear Behavior Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where bears failed to eat fish dropped on the ground.
SteamPond Management Mode Access Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue preventing entry into 'Pond Management' mode in certain situations.
SteamMagic Scythe Usage Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the 'Magic Scythe' could not be used if the inventory was full.
SteamImproved Dispatch UIui uxThe dispatch UI now prioritizes comrades with the required skills for missions.
SteamNew Skills for Oongka and Damianenew contentNew skills have been added for the characters Oongka and Damiane.
SteamImproved Seed Planting MechanicsgameplayFarming has been improved to allow seeds to be assigned to quickslots.
SteamKnowledge Challenges Completion Issue Fixedbug fixResolved an issue where certain challenges would not complete after obtaining related knowledge.
SteamCamp Resources UI Comrades Count Fixedui uxFixed an issue where the number of comrades appeared as 0 in the camp resources UI.
SteamFixed Dyeing and Customization Issuesbug fixResolved issues with checking colors while dyeing and customizing characters.
SteamEvasive Kick Spirit Consumption Issue Fixedbug fixResolved an issue where using 'Evasive Kick' while unarmed did not consume Spirit.
SteamShadow Rendering Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where shadows of distant objects were not rendered correctly with raytraced shadows enabled.
SteamCrafting UI Crash Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the game occasionally crashed when moving to the 'Tree Branch' crafting recipe tab.
SteamUI Freeze Issue Fixedui uxResolved an issue where the UI would freeze when re-entering the game after returning to the title screen due to an error.
SteamRaytraced Shadows Application Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the raytraced shadows option was not being applied.
SteamCorpse Interaction Animation Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the animation for putting down a corpse appeared unnatural when interacting with something else while swimming.
SteamEquipment Transparency Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where equipment appeared transparent when switching tools while a tool was drawn.
SteamLegendary Fish Donation Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where legendary fish could be donated incorrectly.
SteamMining Knuckledrill Usage Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the 'Mining Knuckledrill' could not be used while clinging to a wall.
SteamNew Pets Introducednew contentApproximately 30 species of small animals can now be registered as pets.
SteamCursor Disappearance in Document Examinationui uxThe cursor now disappears when examining documents.
SteamUnresponsive Controls After Death Issue Fixedbug fixResolved an issue where controls became unresponsive after dying in the 'Pond Management' menu.
SteamStagger Meter Increase Adjustedbalance changeAdjusted the amount of stagger meter increase from 'Quaking Fury'.
SteamPhoto Mode Activation Issue Fixedbug fixResolved an issue where players would enter Photo Mode while examining items.
SteamAudio Playback Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where audio played when examining certain documents if the Voice Language was set to English.
SteamQTE Input Icon Issue Fixedui uxFixed an issue where the QTE input icon would not appear with customized input options.
SteamRepeating Mission Indicator Addedui ux'Repeating Mission' now appears in the UI when carrying out a mission repeatedly.
SteamLocalization Errors FixedlocalizationFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamClean Interaction Input Issue Fixedui uxFixed an issue where the 'Clean' interaction input appeared for fish that cannot be cleaned.
SteamPlayer Landing Animations Fixedbug fixFixed unnatural player landing animations in certain situations.
SteamCooking Sound Effects Issue Fixedbug fixResolved an issue where sound effects did not play when cooking with a special cooking tool.
Steam - 33 eventsNew pond featurenew content
A pond has been added to 'Howling Hill' and 'Pailune Camp' where players can manage fish.
SteamFixed issue with pets not remaining summonedbug fixPets now remain summoned after completing certain quests, including boss fights.
SteamAdded photo mode keyboard shortcutui uxA new keyboard shortcut (P) has been added to open and close the photo mode menu.
SteamFixed issues with loading times for specific charactersbug fixResolved slow loading times when playing as Oongka or Damiane in certain situations.
SteamNew tool slot addednew contentPlayers can now equip tools in a new slot, including logging axe, mallet, shovel, and more.
SteamImproved GPU load in high-resolution environmentsperformancePartially improved GPU load for environments exceeding 4K resolution.
SteamLegendary fish managementbalance changeLegendary fish can no longer be sold, used, or discarded, and previously sold ones have been restored.
SteamFixed various interaction issuesbug fixResolved issues where players could not interact with certain NPCs or items.
SteamLegendary fish cannot be sold or discardedbalance changeLegendary fish can no longer be sold, used, or discarded, and previously sold ones have been restored.
SteamFixed issue with FPS displaybug fixFixed an issue where the FPS value did not display correctly when certain graphics features were activated.
SteamFixed issues with item interactionsbug fixFixed multiple issues where items would not behave as expected, including selling and interaction problems.
SteamAdded tool slot for equipmentnew contentPlayers can now equip tools such as logging axe, mallet, and more in a new tool slot.
SteamAdded keyboard shortcut for photo modeui uxA new keyboard shortcut (P) has been added to open and close the photo mode menu.
SteamImproved inventory sortingui uxItems that cannot be sold are now more clearly indicated when sorting by price.
SteamFixed issue with certain food item recovery effectsbug fixCorrected discrepancies between the actual recovery effects of certain food items and their descriptions.
SteamAdded tool slot for equipmentnew contentPlayers can now equip tools like logging axe, mallet, shovel, etc. in a new tool slot.
SteamAdded keyboard shortcut for photo modeui uxA new keyboard shortcut (P) has been added to open and close the photo mode menu.
SteamPartially improved GPU load in high-resolution environmentsperformanceOptimizations made for environments that exceed 4K resolution.
SteamIntroduced new pond featurenew contentA pond has been added to 'Howling Hill' and 'Pailune Camp', allowing players to manage fish species.
SteamAdded Baby Wyvern as a new petnew contentPlayers can now register a Baby Wyvern as a pet, which will grow and be usable as a mount in a future update.
SteamAdded Raytraced Sun/Moon Light ShadowsgraphicsNew graphics setting for raytraced shadows has been added.
SteamImproved map marker functionalityui uxSeparate markers can now be placed depending on the current location, improving navigation.
SteamIntroduced new pond featurenew contentA pond has been added to 'Howling Hill' and 'Pailune Camp' where players can manage fish.
SteamLegendary fish management changesbalance changeLegendary fish can no longer be sold, used, or discarded, and previously sold legendary fish have been restored.
SteamImproved inventory sorting and visibilityui uxItems that cannot be sold are now more clearly indicated when sorting by price.
SteamAdded Baby Wyvern as a new petnew contentA Baby Wyvern can now be registered as a pet and will be able to grow into a mount in a future update.
SteamAdded Baby Wyvern as a new petnew contentA Baby Wyvern can now be registered as a pet and will grow to be a mount in a future update.
SteamImproved GPU load in high-resolution environmentsperformancePartially improved GPU load for environments exceeding 4K resolution.
SteamAdded Raytraced Sun/Moon Light ShadowsgraphicsNew graphics setting for raytraced shadows has been added.
SteamImproved inventory sorting for unsellable itemsquality of lifeItems that cannot be sold are now more clearly indicated when sorting by price.
Steam - 33 eventsFixed Bulldog Equipment Issuebug fix
Resolved an issue where floppy-eared bulldogs could not equip the 'Sigil of Valor'.
SteamFixed Bounty Notice Progression Issuebug fixResolved an issue where progression was blocked if Ulzok's bounty notice was obtained too early.
SteamFixed Blackstar Health Recovery Issuebug fixResolved an issue where Blackstar's health would not recover after retrying or giving up during a fight.
SteamFixed Horseback Attack Action Issuebug fixResolved an issue where other actions could be performed while attacking on horseback.
SteamFixed Handwheel Interaction Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the handwheel on the coil pillar could only be interacted with from certain angles.
SteamFixed Eastern Witch's Fan Disappearancebug fixResolved an issue where the fan would disappear when extracted.
SteamFixed Kuku Bird Egg Disappearancebug fixResolved an issue where the egg would occasionally disappear from the nest.
SteamFixed Protectors of the Abyss Quest Issuebug fixResolved an issue where tokens inserted into the door would disappear if the player moved too far away.
SteamAdded Rematch Bossesnew contentMore bosses can now be challenged again in rematches, with adjusted locations for some.
SteamImproved Unarmed Movement AnimationgameplaySteamFixed Plentiful Greeting Quest Progression Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the quest could not be progressed even when requirements were met.
SteamFixed A.T.A.G. Summoning Issuesbug fixResolved issues where the A.T.A.G. could not be summoned or would not appear in the hangar.
SteamNew Unarmed Combat Skills for Damianenew contentAdded new unarmed combat skills including 'Aerial Stab' and 'Blinding Flash Finisher'.
SteamFixed Sword Display Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the sheath for a two-handed sword would be displayed incorrectly.
SteamImproved Dual-Wielding Stab ChaininggameplaySteamImproved Champion's Plate Gloves Visual EffectsvisualsSteamFixed Equipment Disappearance on Horsesbug fixResolved an issue where equipment equipped on horses would disappear in certain situations.
SteamFixed Elegant Carmine Leather Armor Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the armor appeared abnormally.
SteamFixed Ugmon's Request Completion Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the quest could not be completed despite meeting requirements.
SteamFixed Mission Progression Issuebug fixResolved an issue where missions could not be progressed if comrades were disbanded after moving to the mission location.
SteamAdded Charge Phase to Explosive StrikegameplaySteamFixed Animal Falling Over Issuebug fixResolved an issue where lions, tigers, and large wolves would fall over every time they were hit.
SteamFixed Legendary Mount Summoning Issuebug fixResolved an issue where legendary mounts could not be summoned in certain situations.
SteamImproved Localization QualitylocalizationFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamAdditional Mount Typesnew contentAdded additional wolf and bear types that can be registered as mounts.
SteamImproved Unarmed AttacksgameplayMost unarmed attacks and skills can now successfully hit enemies lying on the ground.
SteamFixed Awakened Ludvig Attack Pattern Issuebug fixResolved an issue where certain attack patterns involved excessive gliding.
SteamFixed Two-Handed Cannon Flicker Issuebug fixResolved an issue where two-handed cannons would flicker while sliding.
SteamFixed Excessive Glide During Jump Attackbug fixResolved an issue where the player would glide an excessive distance during a jump attack while equipped with a sword and shield.
SteamFixed NPC Appearance Issuebug fixResolved an issue where some NPCs appeared abnormally at the Saltroad Trading Post.
SteamFixed GPU Crash IssueperformanceResolved a GPU crash issue that occurred with AMD driver version 26.5.1.
SteamFixed Eating Animation Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the eating animation would not be canceled by other actions while unarmed.
Steam - 2 eventsFixed progression issue in Vault of Vengeance Abyssbug fix
Resolved an issue where progression at the 'Vault of Vengeance' Abyss was not possible.
SteamUnintentional alteration of Elegant Carmine Leather Armor appearancebug fixWhile fixing an issue where the Elegant Carmine Leather Armor would clip, its appearance was unintentionally altered. This will be resolved in the next patch.
Steam - 28 eventsFixed Pet Summoning Issuesbug fix
Resolved issues where pets could not be summoned in certain situations.
SteamImproved Equipment Enhancementbalance changeCertain equipment can now be enhanced, and sockets for equipping Abyss Gear have been added.
SteamDisplay Sheath Option Addednew contentLets you choose whether your character's sheath is shown.
SteamNight Tone Mode Option AddedgraphicsNew option to adjust overall colors and brightness in the game.
SteamNew Item: Sigil of Valornew contentWhen equipped, pet dogs will attack enemies. Available from the Secret Shop NPC.
SteamIntroduction of Special Mountsnew contentMilestoneCertain animals can now be registered as special mounts after gaining their trust, including Bears, Boars, Wolves, and more.
SteamImproved Character Customization and Dye Menusui uxNow displays the amount of currency you are carrying.
SteamSigil of Valor Item Introducednew contentNew item that allows pet dogs to attack enemies, purchasable from the Secret Shop NPC.
SteamExtraction Feature Addednew contentAllows recovery of materials used in refinement by interacting with smithies.
SteamNew Unarmed Combat Skills for Oongkanew contentSelect 'Fists' from the skill menu to see the new skills.
SteamNew Unarmed Combat Skills for Oongkanew contentNew unarmed skills added for Oongka, with more skills for Damiane coming in the next update.
SteamFixed Issues with Comrade Missionsbug fixCertain comrade missions now restart automatically as intended.
SteamFixed Issues with Pets and Summoningbug fixResolved issues where pets could not be summoned in certain situations.
SteamExtraction Feature Addednew contentMilestoneNew feature allows recovery of materials used in equipment refinement by interacting with smithies.
SteamAdjusted Elemental Resistances of Certain Cloaksbalance changeBetter match their characteristics.
SteamImproved Inventory Functionsui uxAdded 'Clean All', 'Butcher All', and 'Obtain All Seeds' functions to the inventory.
SteamAdded 'Clean All', 'Butcher All', and 'Obtain All Seeds' Functionsquality of lifeNew functions added to the inventory for convenience.
SteamFixed Various Quest Issuesbug fixResolved issues where certain quests would not function correctly.
SteamDisplay Sheath Option Addednew contentPlayers can now choose whether their character's sheath is shown.
SteamFixed Various Quest Issuesbug fixMultiple fixes applied to quests to ensure proper functionality.
SteamClaw Machine Addednew contentNew claw machine at the Laughing Marionette with various obtainable items.
SteamClaw Machine Addednew contentObtainable items include lighting items, chairs, special headgear, Abyss Artifacts, and Abyss Gears.
SteamIntroduction of Special Mountsnew contentCertain animals can now be registered as special mounts after gaining their trust.
SteamEnhanced Character Customization Menuui uxCharacter Customization and Dye menus now display the amount of currency carried.
Steam - 2 eventsFixed issue with ongoing dispatch missions cancellationbug fix
Resolved a problem where ongoing dispatch missions would be canceled without restoring resources and contributions.
SteamFixed issue with pet summoningbug fixAddressed a bug that prevented pets from being summoned under certain conditions.
Steam - 11 eventsFixed Legendary Mount Summoning Issuebug fix
Fixed an issue where legendary mounts would die immediately upon being summoned under certain conditions.
SteamIntroduction of Rematch Featurenew contentMilestonePlayers can now rematch any boss at any time to test their progress and experiment with different tactics.
SteamImproved Skills Menu Navigationui uxImproved the Skills menu to directly open the skills screen for the character currently being played.
SteamNew Legendary Creatures as Petsnew contentAdded new legendary animals that can be kept as pets: Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw.
SteamNew Creature: Mountain God Boarnew contentAdded a new creature that appears upon meeting certain conditions.
SteamFixed Various Combat Issuesbug fixFixed several issues regarding specific bosses and combat mechanics.
SteamFixed Comrade Trust Reset Issuebug fixFixed an issue where a comrade's Trust would reset to 10 under certain conditions.
SteamLocalization Quality ImprovementslocalizationFixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
SteamImproved Crop Harvestingbalance changeImproved crop harvesting in the garden to consistently yield a minimum of 2 crops.
SteamImproved Overall StabilityperformanceImproved overall stability and fixed several crashes across PC, Mac, and consoles.
SteamIntroduction of Re-blockade Featurenew contentMilestoneRe-blockades will occur at a set probability for strongholds that meet specific time and condition requirements.
Steam - 14 eventsGame Difficulty Setting Issue on New Game Startbug fix
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.
SteamFishing Dock Vendor and Tanner Shop UI Display Issuebug fixFixed an issue where parts of the fishing dock vendor's and tanner's shop UI were displayed awkwardly.
SteamFurniture Retrieval on Camp ExpansiongameplayWhen expanding the camp, furniture placed in the house will no longer be retrieved.
SteamOverlap Issue with Extra Rewards List and Content Guide UIsbug fixFixed an issue where, when the Extra Rewards List and Content Guide UIs overlapped, the Content UI in the back would be interacted with first.
SteamGreymane Contribution Shop Addednew contentAdded a Greymane Contribution Shop with Carl at the Greymane Camp.
SteamSlow Fadeout in Shop Cutscenesbug fixFixed an issue where the fadeout in some shop cutscenes occurred too slowly.
SteamFurniture Movement When Relocating Greymane CampgameplayWhen relocating the Greymane Camp to Pailune, furniture placed in the house will now be moved together as well.
SteamKey Inputs Not Working in HDR Settingsbug fixFixed an issue where key inputs would not work while adjusting Others > Video > HDR.
SteamImmediate Application of Minimum Font Size Settingsquality of lifeImproved the game so that changes to the Minimum Font Size settings are applied immediately.
SteamCrimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 1 ReleasedaudioFeaturing 75 tracks across 4 discs, the soundtrack brings the world of Pywel to life.
SteamPet Name Change Affecting Non-Pet Animal Notificationsbug fixFixed an issue where changing a Pet's name would change the name of a non-Pet animal in the trust increase notifications.
SteamUnstable Screen Brightness with PSSR Sharpness Enabledbug fixFixed an issue where screen brightness would become unstable when 'PSSR Sharpness' was enabled.
Steam - 32 eventsFixed Crashes During Dyeing or Customizationbug fixMilestone
Fixed an issue where crashes could occur while dyeing or changing customization.
SteamFixed Ranged Weapons Targeting Issue in Boss Battlesbug fixFixed an issue where ranged weapons could not target anything other than bosses during boss battles.
SteamBoss Rematches Featurenew contentAllows players to face off against the bosses of their choice.
SteamFixed Stamina Recovery Issue with Weapon Sheathingbug fixFixed an issue where stamina would recover when sheathing and unsheathing certain weapons while sprinting.
SteamFixed Blinding Flash Cancellation in Safe Zonesbug fixFixed an issue where Blinding Flash was canceled in safe zones.
SteamEasy Difficulty Adjustmentsbalance changeReduced damage taken by the player, reduced maximum health, aggressiveness, and overall speed of opponents.
SteamFixed Crash During Combat with Customized Characterbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where the game would crash during combat with a certain boss when using a customized character.
SteamChanged Display of 'Change Preset' Optionui uxChanged the 'Change Preset' option to be displayed the same way as on PC.
SteamFixed Hit Effects Display Issue with Masksbug fixFixed an issue where hit effects were displayed when attacking NPCs that could not be attacked while wearing a Mask.
SteamAdjusted Boss Balancebalance changeAdjusted the overall balance of bosses and their attack patterns.
SteamFixed Quick Slot Issue with Owned Mountsbug fixFixed an issue where certain owned mounts were not appearing in the Quick Slot, preventing them from being summoned.
SteamAdded Game Difficulty Settingsnew contentEasy, Normal, and Hard difficulty options have been added to Settings > Play.
SteamFixed Focused Aerial Roll Flight Speedbug fixFixed an issue where the flight speed of Focused Aerial Roll became slower than intended.
SteamChanged Button for Naming Pets and Horsesui uxChanged the button used to change the names of pets and horses from (R3/RS) to (L3/LS).
SteamOutfit Storage Featurenew contentAdded to the Wardrobe, allowing for 1,000 slots of outfit storage.
SteamKuku Cooler and Enhanced Kuku Coolernew contentNew items for storing food items and ingredients.
SteamFixed Title Screen Return Issue with Abyss Artifactbug fixFixed 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.
SteamFixed Cat Shoulder Issuebug fixFixed an issue where cats could remain on the player's shoulder indefinitely.
SteamHard Difficulty Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased damage taken by the player, increased maximum health, aggressiveness, and overall speed of opponents.
SteamSturdy Gatherables Chestnew contentA new chest with 1,000 slots that can be purchased from furniture shops.
SteamFixed Pets Eating Gathered Resourcesbug fixFixed an issue where pets would eat wood or ore gathered with a logging axe or pickaxe.
SteamLock Function for Itemsquality of lifeAdded a function that prevents selling or discarding of selected items.
SteamImproved Distant Scenery QualityperformanceEnhancements to the rendering quality of distant objects and textures.
SteamSelect House Optionnew contentAllows changing the layout of your house based on Greymane Camp expansion level.
SteamFixed Furniture Placement Issue in Housing Modebug fixFixed an issue where furniture could not be placed while using housing mode in certain situations.
Steam - 1 eventPatch 1.03.01 hotfix repairs Nature's Snare and storage issuesbug fix
The hotfix fixed Nature's Snare projectile and controller bugs plus a case where liberated loot failed to reach Private Storage.
Steam - 5 eventsPatch 1.03.00 adds Weapon Display, Minimum Font Size and faster fast-forward optionsui uxMilestone
Players gained weapon-visibility controls, minimum font sizing, adjustable fast-forward speed and more camera accessibility settings.
SteamPatch 1.03.00 adds Intel Arc, Intel XeSS 3 and Enhanced Raytracing supportperformanceMilestoneThe update introduced Intel Arc compatibility, XeSS 3 frame generation, Anti-Lag 2, Enhanced Raytracing and other rendering improvements.
SteamPatch 1.03.00 broadens Abyss Nexus travel and improves lock-on handlingui uxMilestoneTeleportation now works while mounted, falling, swimming or climbing, and boss lock-on behavior was retuned.
SteamPatch 1.03.00 repairs wanted-state progression and several camp or request issuesbug fixPailune liberation, vendor replacement, request progression and other camp or Abyss problems were corrected.
SteamPatch 1.03.00 adds new open-world skills for Kliff, Damiane and Oongkanew contentMilestoneFocused Aerial Roll was added for Kliff, while Damiane and Oongka gained Axiom Force, Nature's Snare and related ability updates.
Steam - 2 eventsApril to June roadmap announced boss rematches, re-blockading and difficulty settingsnew contentMilestone
Pearl Abyss previewed a post-launch roadmap centered on repeatable challenge content and selectable difficulty levels.
SteamDev roadmap teases more skills, storage types, mounts and a free OSTotherThe roadmap also promised Damiane or Oongka skill upgrades, more storage categories, extra mounts or pets and a free soundtrack release.
Steam - 4 eventsPatch 1.02.00 adds Basic and Classic Movement Controlsui uxMilestone
A new movement mode toggle, mount stamina changes and broader traversal input fixes landed in the 1.02 update.
SteamPatch 1.02.00 resolves quest blockers, NPC issues and bank bugsbug fixSeveral main or side-quest blockers, missing NPCs, bank refresh errors and Abyss-state problems were repaired.
SteamPatch 1.02.00 improves FSR or DLSS rendering and UI stabilityperformanceThe update fixes GPU memory growth, ray-tracing artifacts, menu crashes and several other visual or stability issues.
SteamPatch 1.02.00 expands private storage to a 1000-slot camp systemui uxMilestonePrivate storage now scales with Greymane camp upgrades and the patch also adds Headgear Visibility.
Steam - 1 eventPatch 1.01.03 fixes bosses freezing during combatbug fix
The all-platform hotfix addressed a bug where some bosses stopped moving mid-fight.
Steam - 2 eventsPatch 1.01.02 improves DLSS Ray Reconstruction visuals on PCperformance
The PC Steam hotfix reduced blurriness and sky or smoke flicker when NVIDIA ray-reconstruction features were enabled.
SteamPatch 1.01.01 hotfixes mounts, UI and refinement issuesbug fixThe hotfix repaired mount controls, enemy death states, UI failures and Damiane/Oongka refinement problems.
Steam - 5 eventsPatch 1.01.00 reworks movement, Flight and Aerial Stab handlingbalance changeMilestone
Sprint behavior, Flight usability, Aerial Stab stamina scaling and Axiom Force precision were rebalanced in a broader controls pass.
SteamPatch 1.01.00 reduces fast-travel and revival loading timesperformanceThe first 1.01 patch also delivered faster loading around teleportation and revives.
SteamPatch 1.01.00 adds five summonable mountsnew contentMilestoneLegendary and boss-themed mounts became unlockable and usable across Pywel after meeting their conditions.
SteamPatch 1.01.00 expands crafting, storage and map convenienceui uxMilestoneMake Now crafting, Store All, North-up minimap, extra minimap icons and multiple inventory, shop and knowledge usability upgrades were added.
SteamPatch 1.01.00 fixes banking, item-loss and quest issuesbug fixPearl Abyss repaired bank refresh problems, sealable item handling, character invisibility cases and several quest blockers.
Steam - 1 eventPatch 1.00.04 fixes Mac Steam crashesperformance
The Mac hotfix addressed crashes during quest completion, startup and shutdown.
Steam - 4 eventsPatch 1.00.03 fixes quest progression, pet looting and Abyss interaction bugsbug fix
The update resolved multiple quest blockers plus pet looting, electric-field and other systemic issues.
SteamPatch 1.00.03 improves keyboard and mouse controls and menu responsivenessui uxMilestoneInput response, menu shortcuts, aiming behavior and interaction feedback were reworked across keyboard, mouse and gamepad play.
SteamPatch 1.00.03 retunes early-game combat and stamina costsbalance changeMilestoneEarly enemies and bosses were softened, parry stun buildup was raised, and stamina use for blocking and Nature's Grasp was lowered.
SteamPatch 1.00.03 adds private storage and more Abyss Nexusesui uxMilestoneThe update added item storage to Hernand and Howling Hill Camp, more teleport nodes, and broader knowledge and gathering convenience changes.
Steam - 1 eventPearl Abyss acknowledged launch control issues and promised fixesother
Two days after launch, the team apologized for control friction, especially on keyboard and mouse, and committed to rapid improvements.
Steam - 5 eventsPatch 1.00.02 rebalances QTEs, the bear encounter and several bossesbalance change
Enemy-capture QTE scaling, bear damage and boss combat behavior were adjusted during the launch-week patch.
SteamCrimson Desert launched across console, PC and MacotherMilestoneThe full game went live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac storefronts.
SteamPatch 1.00.02 ships launch-week stability and localization fixesperformancePearl Abyss bundled cross-platform performance, UI and localization fixes into the first post-launch patch.
SteamPatch 1.00.02 fixes quest blockers, roster issues and boss progression bugsbug fixThe update repaired quest progression, Greymane roster counts and several boss/revive edge cases.
SteamPatch 1.00.02 adds an Abyss Gears tutorial and new combo follow-upsnew contentChapter 3 gains an Abyss Gears tutorial, while Kliff, Damiane and Oongka each receive new follow-up attacks and skill-learning improvements.
Steam - 1 eventTwo-week launch Twitch Drops campaign beganseasonal event
Launch-week streams granted viewers outfit, accessory and horse tack rewards during a two-week event.
Steam - 1 eventGlobal release times and 48-hour preload schedule publishedother
Pearl Abyss shared the regional launch-time matrix and preload window for supported platforms.
Steam - 1 eventCrimson Desert went goldotherMilestone
Pearl Abyss confirmed the game had reached gold master status ahead of launch.
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