Crimson Desert
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Crimson Desert: All Legendary Mounts Locations
This guide delves into the PC optimization settings for Crimson Desert, focusing on ray tracing and ray reconstruction. It highlights the current implementation of ray tracing as complex and prone to artifacts, noting that only a few graphics settings significantly impact performance.
Crimson Desert is "opposite" to most open-world games because the "magic kicks in" later, says Arkane Lyon boss: "Might be why so many find investing time in it rewarding"
Arkane Lyon studio director Dinga Bakaba believes Crimson Desert's slower early-game pacing, which introduces new mechanics gradually, is key to its rewarding player experience. He contrasts this with games that front-load content, suggesting Crimson Desert's 'friction' makes it 'sticky' in an era of fast consumption. While some players find this approach engaging, others prefer games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Is Crimson Desert coming to Game Pass? Speculation, potential release date, and more
Crimson Desert is currently not available on Xbox Game Pass, and Pearl Abyss has made no announcements regarding its inclusion. While the game has been a commercial success, selling over four million copies, its $70 price tag leads to speculation about its potential future addition to subscription services like Game Pass or PlayStation Plus, similar to Cyberpunk 2077 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
'No Mode Is Properly Optimised on Base PS5': Crimson Desert's Console Performance a 'Mixed Bag'
Digital Foundry's analysis reveals that Crimson Desert suffers from significant performance issues on both the base PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. None of the three graphical modes on the base PS5 are properly optimized, with issues ranging from blurry resolution to frame rate drops. While the PS5 Pro offers improvements, it still struggles with CPU bottlenecks in busy areas, leading to substantial frame rate dips across all modes.
Nearly 2 weeks after Crimson Desert's launch, tons of players are still in the first region: "136 hours in the…
Despite being released nearly two weeks ago, many players are still exploring the first region of Crimson Desert, with some reporting over 130 hours played without leaving it. The game has sold three million copies in five days, and its massive scope is a frequent topic of discussion among players and even its PR director.
Crimson Desert Estimated to Have Made Over $200 Million Already — and PS5 Is a Big Contributor
Crimson Desert has reportedly generated over $200 million in revenue, with PlayStation 5 sales being a significant contributor. The game has achieved 4 million sales in less than two weeks since its launch.
PS5 Pro PSSR 2 Update Confirmed for Fan Favorite Adventure Game
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive PSSR 2.0 support on the PlayStation 5 Pro, enhancing its visuals and performance. This update adds the game to a growing list of titles benefiting from the new upscaling technology, which also includes Resident Evil Requiem and Cyberpunk 2077.
Engagement Ring
Crimson Desert has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling over 4 million copies within its first two weeks of release. This indicates strong initial player reception for the game.
Game Reviews
This article compiles reviews for several games, including 'All Will Fall' and 'Legacy of Kain: Ascendance'. It also features a performance benchmark review for 'Crimson Desert', providing insights into the technical aspects of the game.
Look like Sauron in Crimson Desert by picking up this Frostcursed set
This guide details how to obtain the Frostcursed Armor set in Crimson Desert, which allows players to achieve a look similar to Sauron from The Lord of the Rings. The guide breaks down the locations for each piece of the armor set: the Cloak, Helm, Gloves, Boots, and the main Armor piece, providing specific instructions for acquiring each.
Billy the pickpocket is the unluckiest man in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert introduces players to its bounty system through an encounter with a pickpocket named Billy in the town of Hernand. This organic introduction allows players to naturally engage with the bounty system by chasing down Billy after he attempts to steal from them. The article suggests that players might consider letting Billy go, as he only steals a small amount of currency and may be struggling financially.
Crimson Desert’s public sentiment turnaround after its widely criticized launch period needs to be studied
Crimson Desert has achieved over four million copies sold in less than two weeks, marking a significant turnaround after a mixed launch reception. Pearl Abyss has been praised for rapid updates that addressed launch flaws, improved controls, and performance, contributing to a positive shift in player sentiment and strong word-of-mouth.
Crimson Desert Modder Restores What They Believe to Be 'A Fully Designed Food Consequence System That Pearl Abyss Built but Never Activated'
A modder has reportedly restored a fully designed food consequence system in Crimson Desert that they believe Pearl Abyss built but never activated. This discovery comes as the game approaches two weeks on sale, with modders continuing to explore its hidden features.
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Recent gaming news includes Mario Kart World receiving a patch that nerfs the Lightning Bolt item, a rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake being put on hold, and Amazon offering deals before its Big Spring Sale ends. Additionally, ASUS released the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial motherboard, Disney is reportedly considering acquiring Epic Games, and a KPop Demon Hunters x McDonald's collaboration is being highlighted. Guides are also available for Crimson Desert's Secret Garden Abyss puzzle and Arc Raiders' Outstanding Balance quest.
Crimson Desert’s Epic Comeback: 250K Players and a Rating Resurrection
Crimson Desert has achieved a significant comeback, reaching over 250,000 concurrent players on Steam and improving its user rating from 'Mixed' to 'Very Positive' following a recent patch. This resurgence highlights the potential for games to recover from rocky launches through dedicated developer effort and player engagement.
Players’ Choice: Vote for March 2026’s best new game
PlayStation Blog is launching a monthly poll for players to vote on the best new game released in March 2026. Nominees will be selected by the editorial team, and the winner will be announced on their social channels. Remakes are eligible, but re-released games are not.
Crimson Desert sails past four million sales, and I'm thrilled to watch its comeback arc
Crimson Desert has surpassed four million sales, marking a significant comeback for the game. This milestone is highlighted as a redemption arc following a difficult initial period.
This Legendary Silver Fang Crimson Desert mount is majestic, and here’s how to get it
This guide explains how to acquire the majestic Silver Fang wolf mount in Crimson Desert. Players must first complete the Legendary Wolf quest, which involves defeating Black Fang. After obtaining the Fang of Silver Fang item, players need to craft the Sigil of Solidarity (Silver Fang) at the Witch's Lair and consume it to unlock the mount.
Crimson Desert Players Are Finding The Best Drip Around
Players of Pearl Abyss' action-adventure RPG Crimson Desert are actively sharing creative character outfits and cosplays on Reddit, drawing inspiration from various games like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy XIV. Despite the game's success, selling over 4 million copies, players continue to express frustration with its inventory management system, even after a recent patch.
Crimson Desert Sales Pass 4m in Less Than Two Weeks
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has surpassed four million sales in less than two weeks across all platforms. The open-world action RPG, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, has achieved this milestone rapidly since its launch last month.
