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How to complete Gate to the Otherworld in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to complete the 'Gate to the Otherworld' questline in Crimson Desert, a sub-quest within Chapter 4's 'Forbidden Knowledge' storyline. It covers activating the lock device switch, solving the 3x3 grid puzzle, using Axiom Force to remove the Unstable Core, and defeating the Tenebrum boss by exploiting its weaknesses.
How to destroy thorns in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to destroy thorns blocking paths in Crimson Desert using fire. Players can utilize the Blinding Flash skill with a sword or fire arrows by igniting standard arrows with a flame source. The Blinding Flash skill is acquired early in the game and is recommended for its convenience.
Crimson Desert Debuts in 1st on the UK Retail Charts
Crimson Desert has claimed the top spot on the UK retail charts for the week ending March 21, 2026. The PlayStation 5 version accounted for 90 percent of physical sales, with the Xbox Series X version making up the remaining 10 percent.
How to Dispatch the Howling Hill Expansion Mission in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to complete the "Dispatch the Howling Hill Expansion Mission" in Crimson Desert. Players will learn to dispatch freeswords from the Greymane Camp to gather resources by navigating the map, accessing the missions tab, and selecting the appropriate mission. The dispatch process takes approximately one in-game day to complete.
Even the Crimson Desert marketing lead with 400 hours in the open-world game is stunned to learn this neat cooking tip:…
Even after 400 hours in Crimson Desert, the game's marketing lead is still discovering hidden features, such as using sunlight for cooking. This highlights the depth of the open-world sandbox and the potential for community-driven discoveries. The article also draws parallels to the subtle secrets found in games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Crimson Desert Debuts in 1st on the UK Retail Charts
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the use of AI-generated art in video games, specifically mentioning Crimson Desert's debut on the UK retail charts. Commenters debate whether AI art takes jobs from human artists, impacts creativity, or is a necessary tool to alleviate developer crunch. The discussion also touches on transparency and the potential for 'canceling' games over minor issues.
How to complete the Blix Bounty in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to complete the Blix Bounty within the game Crimson Desert. Further details on the bounty's mechanics and completion steps are provided.
Crimson Desert sells another 1m, as Pearl Abyss pledges more fixes to address launch day struggles
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 3 million copies worldwide since its launch, with another million sold since Friday. The studio's PR and marketing director, Will Powers, thanked the community and pledged ongoing fixes for launch issues, including performance problems and control issues, with a recent patch addressing bugs and adding quality-of-life improvements.
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Pearl Abyss has released a patch for Crimson Desert that improves both gamepad and keyboard/mouse controls, addressing player feedback. The update also adds expanded storage options. The game has reportedly sold over 3 million copies in its first five days.
Crimson Desert PC Review – Chaos, Combat & Massive Open World | Invision Game Community
Crimson Desert is a massive, ambitious open-world RPG on PC that blends visceral combat, deep traversal mechanics, and base building. Despite some rough edges and a complex control scheme, the game offers a thrilling and reactive experience with impressive visuals powered by Pearl Abyss' BlackSpace Engine.
How to Get Hwando Katana in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to obtain the Hwando Katana, a powerful early-game weapon in Crimson Desert. The Hwando Katana can be found in a chest behind a locked door in Hernand City, requiring a key that can be purchased or stolen. The article also explains how to equip and use the weapon.
How to Get a Gold Bar Early in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to obtain a Gold Bar early in Crimson Desert to exchange for 500 Silver at the bank. The Gold Bar can be found in a chimney at Lioncrest Manor, northwest of Hernand Castle. Players will need a mask to steal the item and should be cautious of guards and maids. The Gold Bar respawns after a few in-game days, allowing for repeated acquisition.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23
Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.
Where to find all pieces of the Shadow Set in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to acquire the Shadow Set armor in Crimson Desert. Players can obtain the full set by progressing through the main storyline to Chapter 7 and defeating a boss in Hoenmark Ruins, or by finding individual pieces scattered across various locations like Everfrost Watchtower, Everfrost Cave, Frostclaw Cave, and Frostveiled Castle Ruins.
Dollar Shave Club x Call of Duty: Warzone “Shave Off” Happening Today
Call of Duty: Warzone is collaborating with Dollar Shave Club for a live "Shave Off" event featuring streamers, with the loser shaving their beard. The event supports the Call of Duty Endowment, with Dollar Shave Club matching donations and providing razors to veterans. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and events for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Star Trek Online, Golden Tides, Crimson Desert, Apex Legends, and Dread Delusion.
How to get Darkbringer in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to obtain the powerful two-handed sword, Darkbringer, in Crimson Desert. The weapon is located in the White Wastes Sanctuary in the northern Pailune region, found within a giant skeleton's mouth. Darkbringer features the Abyss Gear ability Ator's Orb, which fires explosive projectiles on Forward Slash attacks.
Crimson Desert House of Healing walkthrough
This guide details how to navigate the House of Healing in Crimson Desert as part of the Familiar Curses quest. Players must either sneak past guards or purchase a disguise to find Greymane within the compound. The guide recommends a stealth approach over purchasing the Halssius outfit.
Crimson Desert Storms the Physical UK Charts, and Almost All Copies Sold Were for PS5
Crimson Desert has debuted at number one on the UK's physical games chart, with a staggering 90 percent of sales being for the PlayStation 5 version. The action game from Pearl Abyss has pushed Resident Evil Requiem down to fourth place, while EA Sports FC 26 climbed back up to second.
How to solve the Root's End puzzle in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to solve the Root's End puzzle in Crimson Desert, a challenge encountered after the Abyss Without Balance quest. It involves navigating moving bridges, teleporting islands, and using specific abilities like Force Palm and Axiom Force to manipulate objects and activate mechanisms, ultimately rewarding players with an Abyss Artifact and access to the Precipice of Truth.
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Crimson Desert has achieved 3 million copies sold worldwide. Separately, Tekken 8 experienced review bombing following the launch of its third season, indicating ongoing community sentiment issues.