Crimson Desert
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How to complete the Toward the Nest puzzle in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to solve the "Toward the Nest" puzzle in Crimson Desert, a challenging quest involving activating a skybridge in the Abyss. It explains the use of Axiom Force to align lasers and reattach pipes to power the skybridge, allowing players to continue their pursuit of the Crowcaller.
How to solve the Arboria Castle puzzle in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to solve the Arboria Castle puzzle in Crimson Desert, which involves repairing an elixir factory for House Celeste. The puzzle is part of the 'Abandoned Factory' quest and requires completing prerequisite quests like 'Queen of the Silkspun Cradle'. The guide outlines step-by-step instructions for activating various machinery, including the cultivation room, ingredient dispenser, crusher, compounder, heater, and bottling machine.
Crimson Desert's Steam reviews recover from 'Mixed' launch as the open-world game crosses 3 million copies sold 5 days after launch, devs promise more fixes to go with the fixes they just fixed
Crimson Desert has sold over three million copies worldwide within five days of its launch. Developer Pearl Abyss has been actively releasing updates to address initial criticisms regarding writing and controls, leading to a recovery in its Steam reviews from 'Mixed' to 'Very Positive'. Players are reportedly enjoying the combat and exploration aspects of the open-world RPG.
Zero Parades Makes Failing Fun
Crimson Desert is reviewed as a high-fantasy action RPG that offers a vast world to explore with engaging combat. The article also includes various guides and trailers for other upcoming games like Zero Parades, PAYDAY: Aces High, MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, GUILTY GEAR STRIVE, and Marathon.
Crimson Desert is a questionable RPG but an excellent medieval life sim, and I fed Kliff bugs for 5 hours to prove it
Crimson Desert, while a questionable action RPG, excels as a medieval life simulator where players can engage in activities like hunting, gathering, and crafting. The game's narrative is weak, but its open world provides a fun playground for emergent gameplay, allowing players to create their own stories through mundane tasks and interactions with NPCs.
Here’s how many chapters are in Crimson Desert, so you can lock in on the main story
Crimson Desert's main story is divided into 14 chapters, including a prologue and epilogue. While the number of chapters may seem manageable, each chapter contains numerous missions that can extend playtime significantly. The article lists all chapter titles, offering a glimpse into the game's narrative progression.
Crimson Desert developers are "preparing to provide a smooth and stable gameplay experience" following Intel GPU launch woes
Pearl Abyss has addressed ongoing issues with Crimson Desert's compatibility on Intel Arc GPUs, stating they are working on optimization for a smooth and stable experience. Intel has also offered assistance to Pearl Abyss, emphasizing their commitment to supporting game developers. The article also touches on other post-launch issues including the removal of AI assets and improvements to keyboard and mouse controls.
How to get and unlock Crimson Desert Companions
This guide explains how to acquire and unlock companions in Crimson Desert, including both playable characters like Damiane and Oonkah, and animal companions such as dogs and cats. Earning an animal's trust through petting and feeding allows them to become companions that help loot items. Playable characters are unlocked through progression in the main storyline, with Damiane available in Chapter 3 and Oonkah in Chapter 7.
Crimson Desert Sales Have Now Reached 3m, Pearl Abyss Confirms
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has sold over three million units across all platforms. The open-world action RPG, developed by the creators of Black Desert, achieved this milestone shortly after passing two million sales on its first day. The company also reiterated its commitment to updating the game based on player feedback.
All legendary horse locations in Crimson Desert and how to find them
This guide details the locations of three legendary horses in Crimson Desert: Royler, Rokade, and Camora. It explains where to find each horse in regions like Pailun, Steel Mountains, and Tashkalp, and provides tips on taming them through a mini-game, emphasizing the importance of character stamina.
Stealing this Gold Bar in Crimson Desert will unlock early riches
This guide explains how to acquire a Gold Bar early in Crimson Desert, an open-world RPG. Players can steal the Gold Bar from Lioncrest Manor and exchange it for 500 Silver or invest it for potential long-term gains. Completing Bruna's Request can reduce the number of NPCs present, making the theft easier.
"The graphics device is currently not supported" - After seemingly ghosting Intel, Crimson Desert devs are now…
Crimson Desert players with Intel Arc graphics cards have been unable to launch the game due to a lack of official support, displaying a "graphics device is currently not supported" message. Pearl Abyss initially stated no support was available but has since updated their FAQ to indicate they are working on compatibility and optimization for Intel Arc GPUs.
UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Continues To Slip, As A Newcomer Grabs The Gold
Crimson Desert debuted at number one on the UK physical charts, pushing Pokémon Pokopia down to sixth place due to stock issues. EA SPORTS FC 26 and Mario Kart World secured second and third respectively, while Resident Evil Requiem fell to fourth.
On the Radar with Crimson Desert – adventuring through this ambitious and massive open world
Crimson Desert, an ambitious open-world action RPG from Pearl Abyss, is making a significant impact with its massive scale and genre-blending mechanics. While not always cohesive, its best moments evoke comparisons to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Dragon's Dogma 2. The game offers a vast sandbox experience with extensive customization options for skills and weapons, prompting reflection on the future of the open-world genre.
Crimson Desert Sales Surpass Three Million Units In Five Day
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over three million units worldwide in less than a week since its March 19 launch. The open-world action-adventure game set in Pywel follows the journey of Kliff as he rebuilds the Greymanes. Special editions and pre-order bonuses are available, including a PS5 exclusive DLC.
Crimson Desert legendary horse locations
This guide details the locations of three legendary horses in Crimson Desert: Royler, Rokade, and Camora. Each horse offers unique specializations in speed, health, or combat stats, with Royler being the fastest and Camora the strongest in combat. Players will need adequate stamina and potentially resistance gear to tame these mounts, with specific tips provided for each location.
PS5 console architect Mark Cerny confirms FSR Frame Generation is coming to PlayStation 'at some point' but not in 2026 — 'All I can say is that we have no more releases planned for this year'
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro console architect Mark Cerny confirmed that AMD's FSR Frame Generation technology will eventually come to PlayStation platforms. He stated that the co-developed technology is progressing well and that Sony has no further major releases planned for the current year. Cerny also mentioned that Sony's updated PSSR upscaling technology is faster and offers improved image quality for supported games.
Crimson Desert Surpasses 3 Million Sales Worldwide
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over three million units worldwide across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The developer expressed gratitude to players and indicated that community feedback will influence future updates for the open-world action-adventure game.
Crimson Desert "does rivers better" than Red Dead Redemption 2, says former Rockstar artist in praise of the open-world game's attention to detail: "I couldn't be more pleased to see this"
Former Rockstar Games artist David O'Reilly praised Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert for its advanced water physics, stating it surpasses Red Dead Redemption 2's rivers. O'Reilly, who worked on Red Dead Redemption 2's water, highlighted Crimson Desert's use of live particle simulation for its impressive hydrodynamics.
How to complete Karin Quarry in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to liberate Karin Quarry in Crimson Desert, an area overrun by Bleed Bandits and the robot boss Marni's Excavatron. It provides strategies for defeating enemies, including the boss, and explains that progress is not reset upon death, making it a matter of persistence. The guide also touches on using allied NPCs and environmental hazards, and hints at a follow-up quest involving revealed ruins.
