Crimson Desert
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Capcom Says It Will Use Gen AI for "Efficiency" but Not for In-Game Assets
Capcom has announced its intention to use generative AI for "efficiency and productivity" in game development, but will not implement AI-generated assets in its final game content. The company is considering using the technology for graphics, sound, and programming, drawing parallels to Larian Studios' controversial use of AI in Baldur's Gate 3.
'If I Wanna Be the Most OP Mfer Every Why Try to Hinder Me?' — It Turns Out That Flying a Dragon in Crimson Desert Is on a 15 Minute Timer and There's a 50 Minute Cooldown You Can't Speed Up
Players of Crimson Desert are expressing frustration with the game's design choices, particularly regarding creature mounts. While the endgame dragon is a permanent addition, its use is limited to 15 minutes with a 50-minute cooldown that cannot be bypassed, leading to discussions about game design and player experience.
Crimson Desert PS5/PS5 Pro Review – An Ode To The Unknown
Crimson Desert offers a vast open world with numerous activities that integrate well with character progression, though its story is considered serviceable rather than compelling. The game performs well on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, with the Pro version offering more stable frame rates across its graphical modes. While the base PS5 version may require performance patches, the overall experience is recommended for players who enjoy deep exploration and engaging gameplay systems.
Crimson Desert's new major patch addresses the biggest problem I had with the game — while Pearl Abyss…
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, addressing numerous bugs, improving performance, and adjusting AI aggression in boss encounters. The update also includes promised support for Intel Arc GPUs and adds camp storage for inventory management. The developers' swift action aims to improve the game's reception among players.
How to solve the Azure Moon Labyrinth puzzle in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to solve the Azure Moon Labyrinth puzzle in Crimson Desert, a process that involves finding the entrance at Phoniel Ranch, locating a mural, and identifying five specific trees in Pororin Forest. Players must then use the symbols from these trees to solve a puzzle with eight symbol slabs in the labyrinth chamber to obtain an Abyss Cresset and other rewards.
Crimson Desert developer apologizes for AI-generated assets slipping into the RPG's final release: "This is not in line with our internal standards, and we take full responsibility for it"
Pearl Abyss has apologized for unintentionally including AI-generated assets in the final release of Crimson Desert. The developer admitted to using experimental AI tools during early development for 2D visual props but stated these were intended to be replaced. The company is now conducting an audit to replace affected content and is reviewing its internal processes for greater transparency.
Crimson Desert devs apologise for AI art as new patch makes the game easier
Pearl Abyss has apologized for unintentionally including AI-generated assets in the final release of Crimson Desert and has implemented a patch to address bugs and improve gameplay on PlayStation 5. The developer is conducting an audit of all assets to rectify the issue. Separately, anonymous claims suggest the game's development was hampered by 'toxic positivity' and management issues.
Pearl Abyss working on bringing Arc GPU support to Crimson Desert, with Intel 'ready to assist'
Developer Pearl Abyss is working to add support for Intel Arc GPUs to Crimson Desert, acknowledging that the game currently does not launch on systems with Intel graphics hardware. Intel has stated they have been assisting Pearl Abyss throughout the game's development and are ready to provide further engineering support.
Crimson Desert devs Pearl Abyss take a first stab at control improvements with their latest patch, say Intel Arc GPU support's in the works
Pearl Abyss has released a patch for Crimson Desert addressing control improvements, including responsiveness for jumps, interactions, and movement, along with new keyboard shortcuts. The update also adds camp storage and tones down difficulty in minigames and certain enemy encounters. Support for Intel Arc GPUs is currently in development.
All Close Threat answers in Crimson Desert
This guide provides the correct answers to complete the 'Close Threat' quest in Crimson Desert, which is the final stage of the 'Extinguishing the Last Flames' questline. Players must correctly identify items to prove or disprove suspect testimonies to uncover the culprit, Grimzle.
How to find the Blix bounty in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to locate and capture the elusive Blix bounty in Crimson Desert. Blix, a ruin-raiding goblin, may not always appear at the marked location along the Nas Riverside by the cliffs. Players are advised to wait at a bonfire, bed, or cooking pot and try again if Blix doesn't spawn. Capturing Blix alive involves tackling him and tying him up, after which he can be delivered to Hernand jail for a reward of fifteen silver and contribution points.
Crimson Desert Tools Can Have Some Very Unexpected Uses, And That Includes Cooking Meat
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered that the early-game 'Blinding Flash' ability has numerous unexpected uses beyond its intended functions, including cooking meat, igniting explosive barrels, and stunning enemies. Developer Pearl Abyss has also addressed recent concerns regarding the unintentional inclusion of AI-generated assets in the game.
Crimson Desert Steam Reviews Jump to 'Mostly Positive' as Latest Patch Makes Significant Improvements
Crimson Desert's Steam reviews have improved from 'mixed' to 'mostly positive' following significant updates released by developer Pearl Abyss. These patches have addressed player concerns and led to a more favorable reception on Valve's platform.
The new Crimson Desert patch adds private storage at base camp and nerfs a few bosses—also, Pearl Abyss knows the…
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, addressing player feedback with quality-of-life improvements such as more fast travel points, improved UI responsiveness, and increased food effectiveness. The update also includes game balancing changes, nerfing specific enemies and bosses while improving stamina consumption for blocking and parrying. The developer is actively listening to player feedback to refine the game post-launch.
Ex-Blizzard president says gamers need to 'Man up' over AI usage in games after Crimson Desert devs issue…
Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra stated that gamers need to 'Man up' regarding the use of AI in video games, following an incident where Crimson Desert developers Pearl Abyss mistakenly used AI-generated art assets. Ybarra believes AI will be ubiquitous in gaming and other industries, questioning the need for developers to apologize for its use. The article also touches on industry trends like Square Enix aiming for AI to handle 70% of QA by 2027 and a survey indicating most developers favor disclosure of AI usage.
PS Store Refunds Issued to Some Crimson Desert PS5 Players
Sony's PlayStation Store is issuing refunds to some players of Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 due to performance issues. While not as severe as past launch fiascos, the game's performance on the console has led to exceptions being made for refund requests, particularly for those who have not yet downloaded the game.
Pearl Abyss forgot to mention it used generative AI to create assets for Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has apologized for not disclosing its use of generative AI in creating some in-game assets. The studio stated that "experimental AI generative tools" were used during early production for "2D visual props" with the intention of replacing them before launch. Pearl Abyss acknowledged the lack of transparency and is conducting an audit to replace affected assets in upcoming patches.
Crimson Desert patch kicks off Pearl Abyss's attempt to smooth out the RPG's rough controls, with boosted responsiveness and more as dev promises "this is not the end"
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, addressing player feedback on controls and responsiveness. The update includes improvements to fast travel, storage options, and bug fixes, with the developer promising further enhancements in subsequent updates.
How to beat the Crimson Nightmare in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to defeat the Crimson Nightmare boss in Crimson Desert, a quest objective for House Roberts. Players are advised to equip the Scarlet Blades Gas Mask to negate the boss's damaging gas, use Axiom Force to stun it, and clear out surrounding bandits before engaging.
Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard
Pearl Abyss has released the first post-launch patch for Crimson Desert, focusing on improving game controls, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. The update addresses issues with movement responsiveness, UI interactions, and adds new keyboard shortcuts for various menus. While controller support is not yet included, Pearl Abyss has committed to further improvements in future patches.
