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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.
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.
Oopsie, Crimson Desert's weird AI paintings weren't supposed to left in for release, Pearl Abyss claim, outlining plans to remove them
Pearl Abyss has apologized for unintentionally including AI-generated art assets in the final release of Crimson Desert, stating they were intended as early-stage mockups. The company plans to replace these assets in future patches and conduct an audit of all in-game assets. This situation mirrors a similar incident involving Ubisoft and their game Anno 117: Pax Romana.
Today's hefty Crimson Desert patch includes "beginning of improvements" to keyboard and mouse controls, plus much more
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, addressing numerous issues reported since its launch, including improvements to keyboard and mouse controls, graphics, and UI scaling. The update also introduces new content like storage facilities and enhances existing features such as fast travel and minigames. The developer acknowledged player feedback and apologized for the use of AI-generated artwork and translations, promising further fixes and improvements.
'I Just Want It to Be Known That I Did This Before the Patch' — Crimson Desert Players Who Beat Its Rock Hard Archery Minigame Before Today's Update Are Flexing Now
Pearl Abyss released a patch for Crimson Desert that significantly lowers the difficulty of its challenging archery minigame. Players who managed to beat the minigame before the update are now sharing their accomplishments.
Crimson Desert 1.00.03 patch notes: Private storage and more
Crimson Desert has released patch 1.00.03, addressing player feedback with significant additions like private storage and numerous quality-of-life improvements. The update focuses on enhancing gameplay mechanics, controls, combat, and NPC interactions, aiming to refine the player experience shortly after launch.
Crimson Desert säljer 2 miljoner – kontrollerna ses över
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over two million copies less than a day after its release. The company also acknowledged player feedback regarding the game's controls and is preparing a patch to address issues, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. The game has seen a surge in concurrent players on Steam, with positive reviews increasing.
Crimson Desert Players Are Begging For Mounts To Be Permanent
Players of Crimson Desert are expressing a strong desire for mounts to be permanently rideable, rather than having timed usage. Despite the game featuring numerous mount options, including dragons, their limited availability is a point of contention within the community. Developer Pearl Abyss has recently released a patch addressing other game issues and is reportedly aware of player feedback regarding mount functionality.
Crimson Desert Update Makes Control Improvements, Eases The Difficulty
Crimson Desert has released update version 1.00.03, focusing on significant gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life changes based on player feedback. The update addresses clunky controls, eases difficulty in boss fights and combat by reducing enemy health and attack power, and enhances various game mechanics. It is currently available on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions rolling out soon.
AI-Generated Assets Were "Unintentionally Included" In Crimson Desert, Devs Say
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss confirmed that AI-generated assets were unintentionally included in the final release due to experimental tools used during early development. The studio is conducting an audit to replace affected content and is strengthening internal processes to ensure greater transparency and prevent future oversights. An AI use disclosure has been added to the game's Steam page.
Capcom Reveals How It Will Use GenAI Art In Its Games: It Won't
Capcom has stated that it will not implement AI-generated assets into its video game content, though it is exploring AI technologies to improve efficiency in graphics, sound, and programming. This comes after other companies like Pearl Abyss acknowledged using AI art assets, and Nvidia's DLSS 5 showcase for Resident Evil drew criticism.
Pearl Abyss Ends Crimson Desert DRM Drama Before It Could Begin
Pearl Abyss is launching Crimson Desert with the same Denuvo DRM implementation for reviewers as for consumers, aiming for transparency and an accurate representation of the final player experience. This proactive approach has preempted potential controversy, with the gaming community largely respecting the honesty. The company's decision reflects a commitment to building trust and avoiding the common practice of providing stripped-down review builds.
