Crimson Desert Patch Fixes DLSS Frame Generation Crashes on Start-up and More
Pearl Abyss continues its support, and this patch should help with any lingering PC issues ahead of Charting the Unknown.
Crimson Desert
Released Mar 19, 2026
Rating 79/100
Crimson Desert is an action RPG from Pearl Abyss that launched in March 2026 as a single-player experience, despite originally being conceived as a multiplayer title. The game has found an audience on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.
Recent updates have focused on expanding the game's technical features and stability. Version 1.14.00 introduced cross-save functionality across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, allowing players to continue their progress across platforms including Steam and Epic Games Store - though cosmetics purchased through the Deluxe edition require separate purchases per platform. The update also included combat and quest fixes alongside other improvements. Pearl Abyss has signaled ongoing interest in exploring mod support and multiplayer options for the future. Meanwhile, the game's BlackSpace Engine has gained recognition for technical innovation, and a limited-time Steam promotion has offered the game at a significant discount.
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Crimson Desert Enhanced Update 2.02.00 Released & Detailed
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 2.02.00 for Crimson Desert Enhanced and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. Patch 2.02.00 is 196MB in size on PC and aims to fix some of the bugs that were present in Version 2.0. For inst…
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Meet the GOTY 2026 Contenders: GTA 6, Crimson Desert, Resident Evil Requiem and More! | Point It Out
It's never too early for an Awards convo. In this episode of Point It Out, Simone and Patches discuss the contenders for this year's GOTY Awards. Will it be the juggernaut GTA 6? Or could an underdog sneak in under the wire?Hosted by: Matt Patches & Simone de RochefortFeaturing:…
Crimson Desert’s Audio Design Receives In-Depth Behind-the-Scenes Look
Pywel’s many sound stages might work in the background when there’s so much to see, but they’re still an important part of the fantasy.
Crimson Desert Update Buffs Camp Funds From Silver, Adds New Dispatch Mission, and More
Retrying horse-riding quests should also be easier, since your mount will now recover health, among various other fixes.
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Crimson Desert's first expansion is launching next month
Crimson Desert has revealed its first expansion, Charting the Unknown, is releasing as soon as next month. We know the developers at Pearl Abyss have been working fast, delivering major updates to the game in the months following its release, but they've also been working on its…
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Crimson Desert Releases Brand-New Update You Can Download Right Now
Following a massive new announcement, Pearl Abyss releases a big update for Crimson Desert, continuing to add content and improve the open world game.
Crimson Desert Version 201.00 Update Adds Photo Mode Camera Tilt, 10x Camp Donation Funds, New Dispatch Mission, and Bug Fixes
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has been updated to version 201.00, implementing bug fixes and stability improvements. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Main Improvements Content Fixed an issue where furniture would spawn without the house at Greymane Camp.…
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Forza 6, Crimson Desert And RE Requiem Were The Highest Grossing 2026 Games on Steam
Forza 6, Crimson Desert, and RE Requiem recorded a total of $600 million in 2026, becoming the top-grossing Steam games of the year. Forza 6, Crimson Desert And RE Requiem Were The Highest Grossing 2026 Games on Steam is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming N…
Crimson Desert Enhanced Patch 2.01.00 Released & Detailed
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 2.01.00 for Crimson Desert Enhanced and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new patch brings to the table. Patch 2.01.00 improves horse-riding quests so that the horse’s health also recovers when retrying the quest. It a…
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Crimson Desert - Charting the Unknown DLC announced for October 15, pre-orders now live
The first paid DLC for Crimson Desert arrives next month.
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Crimson Desert: Charting The Unknown DLC Introduces Underwater Diving, Naval Combat, And More Next Month
Crimson Desert launched in March, and since then, developer Pearl Abyss has been hard at work removing generative AI art , improving the game's story with narrative patches , adding cross-save support , and releasing an "Enhanced Version" last month . Now, the studio is ready to…
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Crimson Desert Channels The Sims With Its Chartering The Unknown Expansion
Revealed during today’s State of Play presentation , Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert ’s first major expansion will be launching in October. It not only adds a new region and plenty of new narrative surprises, but also gameplay features that pull from the most unlike…
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New Official Crimson Desert Release Confirmed for October 15
Pearl Abyss officially reveals a brand-new Crimson Desert release, with a confirmed release date of October 15, 2026.
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Crimson Desert's upcoming DLC decides it's The Sims now, I guess
Charting the Unknown somehow adds even more stuff to the game that does everything.
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'Crimson Desert' DLC’s First Trailer Takes the RPG to Unexpected New Places
The first trailer for the 'Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown' DLC includes pirates, robots, and steampunk scuba diving.
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown promises mansion building and laser robots
The big open world hit from earlier this year is about to get even bigger, as Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC will launch on 15th October. Already with months of massive updates under their belts, Pearl Abyss is prepping even bigger game-changing additions for this Chart…
Crimson Desert has a new streaming demo which lets you try it out instantly via Twitch
The 20-minute playable demo is powered by Amazon's GameLift streaming service
Crimson Desert Gets Free 20-Minute Browser-Based PC Demo
Set in Chapter 7, the demo lets you play as all three characters to take on Walter Lanford in an optional fight or explore the world.
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There's a Free, Playable No-Download Crimson Desert Demo Available Right Now
Have you wanted to try out Crimson Desert, but haven't gotten around to it yet? Pearl Abyss has just shared a free 20-minute PC demo of their hit open-world action adventure game.
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Crimson Desert is FREE to try, and you don't even need to download anything
Not sure about Crimson Desert? Try it now at no cost.
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Crimson Desert Officially Announces Enhanced Edition
Pearl Abyss has teased "new story moments" for Crimson Desert.
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Save up to 43% on a Crimson Desert Steam key and experience its new Enhanced Edition
If you're into open worlds and fantasy, this title is definitely worth checking out.
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Crimson Desert updates are slowing down in "scope, scale, and pace" as Pearl Abyss shifts focus to the DLC
"I think this is a great transition point"
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New Crimson Desert Enhanced update meant to "improve the narrative flow" actually makes it feel "like a different game," fans say
Pearl Abyss rolled out the update on the back of Gamescom 2026
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Crimson Desert Enhanced is a free upgrade that's out now and revamps the story, adds new skills and comes with all previously-released updates
Crimson Desert Enhanced was among the more surprising reveals of Gamescom Opening Night Live . Not because it was a trailer for a game that's already available, but that it was justified when the trailer ran through the new additions in Enhanced.
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FREE Crimson Desert Enhanced update is now live after a surprise announcement
Crimson Desert has become more accessible, thanks to this free update!
Crimson Desert Update 2.00 Released – Full Patch Notes
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 2.00 for Crimson Desert Enhanced and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this first patch for the game’s Enhanced Version brings to the table. Patch 2.00 adds new cutscenes and story moments to enhance the game’s narrative, a…
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Pearl Abyss enhances the story in Crimson Desert with a new update
Since its release, developer Pearl Abyss has regularly improved the game and provided new content for Pearl Abyss. One aspect for which the game received some criticism at launch was that its story was virtually nonexistent. Pearl Abyss is now addressing this with an update calle…
Crimson Desert’s Update Have Made Changes That Imply Nautical Theme For DLC – Rumor
The latest update, released earlier this month, has cleaned up some of the game's shorelines, and even visually refined a distant island.
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The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on animal cruelty, finally
The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on the amount of animal killing, fixes traders going on a wander, and a fair bit more.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds Quests to Knowledge Tab, Finally Lets You Research With Camp Funds
You can now sort through different categories, including Archive Records and Research Quests, directly from the Knowledge tab.
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Crimson Desert Patch 1.18.00: All Major Changes, Fixes and New Features
Pearl Abyss has rolled out Crimson Desert Patch 1.18.00, bringing a sizable collection of quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, stability updates, and gameplay tweaks. While the update does not introduce major new story content, it addresses several issues across exploration,…
Crimson Desert Update 1.18.00 Adds Quest Knowledge, New Lock-On Camera Options, and Numerous Bug Fixes
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has been updated to version 1.18.00, implementing bug fixes and stability improvements. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Main Improvements Content Added “Quests” as a new knowledge category. The new category consits of 8 sub…
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Crimson Desert Releases Brand-New Update For August 2026
Pearl Abyss releases another big update for Crimson Desert, fixing bugs and improving more pain points, while also adding a new knowledge category.
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Less Than 10% of Crimson Desert Players Have Beaten the Game
Months after its release, Crimson Desert players still don't seem that interested in completing the story, with less than 10% having beaten the game.
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Pearl Abyss Reflects On Crimson Desert's 17 Post-Launch Updates, New Features, and More Since Launch
Pywel has grown since Crimson Desert's March launch. The team has added new features, responded to feedback, added 120 mounts and pets, and 70 new outfits and is sharing highlights from everything added.
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Pearl Abyss Q2 2026: Crimson Desert tapers off, Black Desert flattens, DokeV eyes 2028
As we noted last quarter, Pearl Abyss has shifted over to doing just earnings letters, not investor calls, and that pattern has continued into Q2 2026. And readers will recall that in Q1, Pearl Abyss was riding high on the launch of Crimson Desert, a game that was once an MMO but…
Crimson Desert studio allocates more staff to DokeV, the open-world creature collecting game announced in 2019
The colourful adventure game is now set for the end of 2028
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Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert DLC is scheduled to 'release this year' — and I'm not ready for it, even after 240 hours
Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert DLC is on its way later this year, but with a huge release schedule, I'm not ready yet, even after 240 hours of playtime.
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Pearl Abyss Is Shifting Personnel from Crimson Desert to DokeV, Planning Demos Next Year and a Launch in 2H 2028
While developer Pearl Abyss is certainly very happy about the commercial success of Crimson Desert and has further plans for it, including an imminent DLC and a Nintendo Switch 2 port, the studio has also begun shifting personnel to DokeV, its next big release. In the Pearl Abyss…
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After Q1 Profit Surge, Pearl Abyss Reports a Softer Q2, Crimson Desert DLC and New Projects Are Coming
Pearl Abyss' Q2 financial report and revised outlook come after a huge Q1 surge from Crimson Desert's launch. Now, "the launch effect of Crimson Desert softened" with some drops, but still overall positive results and lots in the works.
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Crimson Desert DLC on Track for 2026 Release as Dev Ponders Multiplayer Modes
"Significant potential for expansion". As Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss stated a couple of months back, a major DLC is currently in the works — and now we've got confirmation that it's targeting a release before the end of the year. Said confirmation comes courtesy of the…
Crimson Desert Trailer Celebrates All the New Features and Content Added Since Launch
With 17 major patches and numerous hotfixes in between, Pearl Abyss's breakout action RPG has come a long way in five months.
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Crimson Desert DLC is coming "this year" as part of "various follow-up strategies" at Pearl Abyss
Kliff's playground is expanding
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Crimson Desert Recounts a Massive Year-Long Post-Launch, and A Switch 2 Port is Planned
Pearl Abyss is celebrating the content added to Crimson Desert's post-launch by adding more DLC content in Q4 2026, and a Switch 2 port is reportedly planned.
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Crimson Desert getting a Switch 2 release, and Pearl Abyss sees "significant potential" for multiplayer, with "live service operation models" mentioned
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed a Switch 2 version of the game will be released, and given a rough timeframe for it, and said it sees "significant potential" for multiplayer in the single-player open-world fantasy game.
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Crimson Desert has done so well it'll be getting a DLC this year, with more details coming sooner than I expected given Pearl Abyss' breakneck pace
Pearl Abyss' new darling is getting more special treatment.
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Crimson Desert Is "Playable" On Switch 2 And Targeting A 2027 Release
Pearl Abyss has somehow got Crimson Desert to a playable state on Switch 2 and could launch the port in under a year from now.
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Pearl Abyss Q2 earnings decline as impact of Crimson Desert's launch period subsides
Pearl Abyss reported a weaker second quarter as the initial impact of Crimson Desert's March launch has tapered off.
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Crimson Desert Doubles Down With 2026 DLC and Switch 2 Port, As Pearl Abyss Eyes Further Expansion
Following a long development time, Crimson Desert launched earlier this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, becoming a smashing success despite its by-the-books open-world formula that incorporates elements from other open-world games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Th…
Crimson Desert DLC Planned to Release This Year, More Details Coming in Q3
Pearl Abyss has "various follow-up strategies planned" for the open-world title, "including DLCs and platform expansions."
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‘Crimson Desert’ Dev Finally Reveals DLC Release Window, and It’s Soon
Pearl Abyss' hit action RPG will also come to Nintendo Switch 2 in less than a year
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Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to "performance bonus payments" made to 1,035 employees
The open-world RPG has been one of 2026's biggest successes so far
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Crimson Desert Dev Comments on Multiplayer and Sequel Plans
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss shares its plans for the future of the hit 2026 RPG, bringing up potential sequel and multiplayer plans.
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Crimson Desert Dev Conducting 'Extensive Research' on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels
Pearl Abyss has detailed its plans for smash hit action role-playing game Crimson Desert, confirming it is exploring multiplayer modes. Meanwhile, we have a target launch window for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and talk of potential sequels.
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"Crimson Desert is not a one-off title": Pearl Abyss is open to "sequel titles," multiplayer expansions, and even more DLC
This crimson desert is turning into a crimson kingdom
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Pokemon-like DokeV is "targeting a launch in the second half of 2028," nearly 10 years after it was revealed by Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss
There's a release window for the latent MMO
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Pearl Abyss Sees Over 7,411% Profit Jump And 247% Sales Boost Thanks To Crimson Desert’s Success
Crimson Desert has been an absolute behemoth for Pearl Abyss, with the company seeing record profit jump and revenue in Q2 2026. Pearl Abyss Sees Over 7,411% Profit Jump And 247% Sales Boost Thanks To Crimson Desert’s Success is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And…
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Crimson Desert Fans Need to Stop Expecting Every Update to Be Massive
As the game settles into more bug fixes and performance improvements, fans may need to realign their expectations with each new patch.
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8 Ways Crimson Desert Makes Open Worlds Feel Less Repetitive Than Ever Before
If the open world genre has gotten you down, here are 8 ways Crimson Desert makes open worlds feel less repetitive than ever before.
Crimson Desert Update 1.17.00 Fixes Challenge Progress, Map Issues, and Improves Stability
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has been updated to version 1.17.00, implementing bug fixes and stability improvements. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Content Fixed an issue where progress toward the “Desperate Rescue” challenge was not counted correctly…
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Crimson Desert finally fixes one of its most annoying bugs after weeks of complaints
Pearl Abyss literally has fans rejoicing
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Fans Rejoice As Crimson Desert Devs Finally Address Its Most Frustrating Bug
If you were waiting for more patches before getting back into Crimson Desert, there is no better time than with its most recent update.
Crimson Desert Address Overlapping Footstep Sounds, Animation Stutter, and Other Bugs With New Patch
Yet another patch brings more fixes, including an issue where unintentional items were equipped in quick slots after food ran out.
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Beast of Reincarnation Borrows Crimson Desert’s Playbook, as Game Freak Scrambles to Fix Its Divisive Debut With Story Improvements
Beast of Reincarnation, Pokémon series developer Game Freak's first major new IP in a very long time, is now out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and the initial reception has been mixed, to say the least. While I enjoyed the game quite a bit despite its issues, awardin…
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Crimson Desert Patch 1.16 – 10 New Gameplay Changes
Crimson Desert's latest update completely overhauls trading for the better. Check out everything you need to know to make a killing.
Crimson Desert’s Denuvo Protection Has Been Cracked
Voices38 has been on fire. In just one day, he released not one, but two Denuvo cracks. The first Denuvo crack was for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The second, as the title implies, is for Crimson Desert. Crimson Desert was released on PC in March 2026. As such, it took almost f…
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Crimson Desert Wins Best International Game Award In China At CGIA 2026
Crimson Desert has won the Best International Game award at the China Game Innovation Awards event held during the China Joy Expo. Crimson Desert Wins Best International Game Award In China At CGIA 2026 is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
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Crimson Desert update overhauls the game's economy with 133 new trading posts and trade goods that change in price
Pearl Abyss adds more ways to get rich quick
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Crimson Desert Patch Notes Version 1.16.00: All Major Changes, Bug Fixes, and More
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Patch Version 1.16.00, introducing a major overhaul to the game’s trading system alongside numerous gameplay fixes, combat improvements, quality-of-life updates, and stability enhancements. The update significantly expands trading opportuni…
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Crimson Desert's latest patch is good news for all you moneygrubs, as it adds in a bounty of new trading posts and goods to pawn off
It feels kind of alarming that Crimson Desert is continuing to put out such regular patches months on from its release. There seems to be something new practically every week! And this week is no different, as another update has arrived in the action RPG that will please the mone…
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Crimson Desert player tags along with a flying clay pot to the end of the world
It seems like inanimate objects like to do their own thing in Crimson Desert, as one user shares their experience of flying pottery.
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The new open-world RPG climbing Steam is the biggest surprise since Crimson Desert: huge, pretty, and only $30
It's even got its own AI controversy
Crimson Desert Update Changes the Mace of Ambition’s Location, Fixes Crops Not Growing and More
Pearl Abyss's update doesn't include any new gameplay features or content, but at least summoning your Wyvern mid-air should work now.
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Crimson Desert Releases Patch Notes for Update 1.15
Pearl Abyss releases a new update for Crimson Desert, keeping to its nearly weekly schedule though this latest patch may be lighter on new content.
Crimson Desert Update 1.15.00 Fixes Crashes, Bosses, and Gameplay Bugs
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has been updated to version 1.15.00, implementing various bug fixes and improvements to stability. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Content Fixed an issue where certain bosses would appear transparent during battle. Fixed an…
This Crimson Desert Mod Adds a GPS-Style Navigation System
Now here is something really cool. Modder ‘dofo7777’ has released a mod that adds a GPS-style navigation system to Crimson Desert. So, let’s take a closer look at it. Crimson Route adds road-based navigation routes to Crimson Desert. With this mod, you can track a quest or place…
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Crimson Desert Finally Has Cross-Save, But Its Implementation Is Far From Seamless
Is the latest update to hit Pywel one that marks the first time the developer has stumbled since it first began transforming the land it created? Probably not, but we’ve got a few complaints.
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Crimson Desert Drops to $49 on PS5 (Limited Time Only)
Amazon has reduced the price of Crimson Desert physical copies on PS5 to $49, matching the game's lowest price ever. This limited-time Lightning Deal is available only while stock lasts.
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The MOP Up: Crimson Desert adds a cross-save feature across all its platforms
Hopping between gaming platforms got a lot easier as a Crimson Desert player, thanks to this past week’s inclusion of a cross-save feature on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store. This allows anyone to use a single save file even if they are accessing the fantasy RPG th…
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We just awarded $500 to the PC gamer who sent us this wild Crimson Desert video, and next month it could be you
We're giving away $500 in Amazon gift cards every month, so send in your best gaming clips for a chance to win.
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Crimson Desert’s BlackSpace Engine Topped Death Stranding 2 and DOOM for Best Technical Innovation while Patch 1.14 Rolls Out Cross-Save
In the weeks after launch, Pearl Abyss released weekly Crimson Desert patches introducing new features and options to the game, expanding side characters Damiane and Oongka to make them more usable in open-world exploration, and more. Although the pace of the patches has slowed d…
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Crimson Desert Finally Gets Cross-Save Progression With Latest Update
Players can finally share their progress across Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, including on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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Crimson Desert Version 1.14.00 is out now bringing in cross save on PS5, Xbox, and PC platforms
The update also brings in quest and combat fixes.
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Crimson Desert's new patch add finally adds an essential feature
Pearl Abyss is making it easier to play the massive RPG across any platform in Crimson Desert Patch 1.14.00, which adds cross saves
Crimson Desert Update 1.14.00 Released – Full Patch Notes
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 1.14.00 for its latest game, Crimson Desert, and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new patch brings to the table. The main feature of Patch 1.14.00 is Cross-save. Cross-save is available on PlayStation, XBOX, Steam, an…
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Crimson Desert update adds cross save functionality to PC and consoles, but you're going to need to buy those Deluxe cosmetics again
You can now continue your adventure across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
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Ubisoft Copies The Crimson Desert’s Playbook, As Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Ditches Roadmap For Community Feedback
Although its release was marred by the layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona, the team responsible for the game's underwater stages and water tech, among other things, there's no denying that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is already a smashing success, selling over 2 million copies…
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Pearl Abyss still exploring mod support and multiplayer for Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert launched earlier this year to strongly positive reviews from players. While the game began development as a multiplayer title, it was later reworked to be a single-player experience instead. However, with the world being so massive, there has been some demand for c…
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Steam Users Have a Chance to Get Crimson Desert for Just $1
A limited-time Steam key promotion could net users Crimson Desert, or other AAA/indie games, for a cheap, cheap price.
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Crimson Desert Releases Brand-New Update You Can Download Right Now
Pearl Abyss releases a new update for Crimson Desert, stabilizing the experience with a number of fixes and improvements for the game.