Crimson Desert
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Crimson Desert's 1.09.00 patch adds another highly-requested player feature (as well as loads of new pets)
Pearl Abyss has released the 1.09.00 patch for Crimson Desert, adding a highly requested controller remapping feature and approximately 30 new pet species. The update also includes various improvements and fixes to gameplay, UI, graphics, and localization, continuing the developer's rapid post-launch support for the RPG.
The Crimson Desert patches keep coming as the open-world game gets "approximately 30 species of small animals that can be registered as pets," controller remapping, and more
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.09 for Crimson Desert, adding approximately 30 new species of small animals that can be registered as pets and implementing controller remapping. The update also includes various fixes and tweaks, such as improved bear animations when interacting with dropped fish. The game continues to receive frequent updates since its March launch.
Crimson Desert’s new patch finally adds pets, controller remapping, and farming improvements – find out what else is new
Crimson Desert's latest update, version 1.09.00, is now available on PC and Mac, introducing full controller remapping, approximately 30 new collectible pet species, and farming improvements allowing seeds to be assigned directly to quickslots. The patch also includes combat adjustments, UI enhancements, visual fixes, and numerous stability improvements and bug fixes.
Crimson Desert's Latest Patch Finally Adds Controller Remapping and Dozens of New Pets and Animations
Crimson Desert update 1.09.00 has been released, introducing controller remapping options and numerous new pets and animations. The patch notes detail these additions and other improvements to the game.
Why Crimson Desert Was Worth Restarting After Nearly 200 Hours
The author discusses their decision to restart Crimson Desert after a 200-hour playthrough, highlighting how significant updates to the game's combat, exploration, and economy have made a second playthrough appealing. They detail how new game mechanics and systems encourage a fresh approach to character builds and world interaction, making a new game plus experience more engaging than a typical one.
Crimson Desert Gets More Pets, Controller Button Rebinding, Fixes in Latest Update
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, introducing controller button remapping and approximately 30 new pet species. The update also includes various fixes for in-game content, UI, and graphics, including improvements to ray tracing settings on PC and Mac. While the patch is live on PC and Mac, console users will receive it after a short rollout period.
How to tame the Baby Wyvern pet in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to tame the Baby Wyvern pet in Crimson Desert by finding and hatching its egg. The process involves obtaining the Focused Force Palm ability and locating the Wyvern's Cradle in southwest Deleysia. The pet is expected to become a mount in future updates.
So Videogames Episode 489: Q&A!
The So Videogames Podcast returns with episode 489, featuring a listener Q&A segment with Carlos. The hosts also discuss various games including Slots & Daggers, Crimson Desert, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, and Forza Horizon 6. Feedback and questions can be submitted via email or the comments section.
Crimson Desert’s Latest Update Is Better Than Expected
Crimson Desert has received its latest update, patch 1.08, which introduces several significant changes and improvements. Key additions include a dedicated tool slot, the ability to construct ponds for fish, and the introduction of new small animals like a baby Wyvern. The update also enhances gameplay with new firearm options for Kliff, improved UI features like reassignable input keys, and graphical enhancements such as ray-traced sun/moon light shadows.
Crimson Desert's Kliff actor would play the character "forever," and thinks his relationship with other key characters is "territory that can be even further developed"
Alec Newman, the voice actor for Crimson Desert's protagonist Kliff, expressed his willingness to continue playing the character indefinitely. He highlighted the rich potential for developing the relationships between Kliff and supporting characters like Oongka and Damiane, suggesting ample room for future narrative expansions or sequels.
Crimson Desert's latest patch adds 20 new types of small animal and then hands Kliff a shotgun
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, introducing 20 new small animal species and new weapons like muskets and shotguns. The update also adds a dedicated item slot for tools, new ponds for fishing, and the ability to tame and ride baby wyverns as mounts. Further improvements include adjustments to photo mode, controls, and fish traps.
Nier and Devil May Cry leads say "a lot of Korean developers are ahead of Japan," and I can't imagine Crimson Desert has helped their fear of "being left behind"
Nier creator Yoko Taro and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya believe Korean developers are technologically ahead of Japan in game development. They expressed admiration for the quality and innovation emerging from Korea, citing titles like Crimson Desert, Lies of P, and Stellar Blade. The developers stated that this competition inspires them to improve their own work and not be left behind.
Forza Horizon 6 Has Sold Almost 5 Million Copies – Rumor
According to estimates from Alinea Analytics, Forza Horizon 6 has sold approximately 4.9 million copies across PC and Xbox Series X/S, generating over $325 million in revenue. Despite being available on Game Pass, the game has seen strong performance on Xbox platforms and Steam, with a significant portion of players utilizing the subscription service. A PlayStation 5 release is anticipated later this year.
In Crimson Desert's latest update, you can pick up baby wyverns as pets, throw your fish in a pond, and shut those pesky outlaws up
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, adding a baby wyvern pet that can eventually be used as a mount. The update also introduces a pond feature where players can release caught fish, with options for breeding and temporary legendary fish housing. Additionally, tool equipment slots have been added, and players can now mute annoying outlaw NPCs.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is Officially the Third-Best-Selling Game of All Time, Beating Wii Sports
Red Dead Redemption 2 has officially become the third-best-selling game of all time, surpassing Wii Sports with over 85 million units sold. This milestone was announced in Take-Two Interactive's latest financial results, placing it behind only Grand Theft Auto 5. Despite a lack of major updates since 2022, the game continues to receive critical acclaim and influence other open-world titles.
Crimson Desert Version 1.08.00 patch notes brings in raiseable pets & gives Kliff a gun
Crimson Desert has released update version 1.08.00, which introduces the ability for players to raise 20 species of small animals as pets. Some of these pets are intended to grow into mounts in a future update.
Review: Crimson Desert (PS5) - One of the Most Frustratingly Brilliant Games I've Ever Played
This review revisits Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 after significant post-launch updates from Pearl Abyss have improved the experience. While the game still suffers from some awkward design decisions and a disjointed narrative, the open world is technically impressive and immersive, offering a vast amount of content. Combat is experimental and rewarding once unlocked, though enemy variety and occasional performance issues detract from the overall experience.
Crimson Desert Update 1.08.00 Adds a Pond to Your Camp, a Cute Baby Wyvern as a Pet, and a Lot More
Crimson Desert update 1.08.00 has been released, introducing several significant improvements and changes. The patch notes detail additions such as a pond to the player's camp and a baby wyvern pet.
Morning Patches
This article provides patch notes for Crimson Desert version 1.08.00 and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord versions War Sails v1.2.5 and Bannerlord v1.4.5. It also mentions a free SKULLS Pack for World of Tanks on Steam.
Nobody Is Doing PS5 Updates Like Crimson Desert Dev Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss has released a significant update for Crimson Desert, introducing numerous new features and improvements. The patch adds elements like fish ponds, new pet and mount options including a Baby Wyvern, and expanded tool functionalities. Numerous gameplay, UI, graphics, and control enhancements are also detailed in the extensive patch notes.
