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Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Announced, Launches on October 15th
Pearl Abyss has announced the first paid DLC for Crimson Desert, titled "Charting the Unknown," set to launch on October 15th. This expansion will introduce players to a new region beyond the desert, featuring underwater exploration, ship sailing, base building, and new boss encounters. The DLC will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Crimson Desert Gets Free 20-Minute Browser-Based PC Demo
Pearl Abyss has released a free 20-minute browser-based PC demo for Crimson Desert via Twitch, allowing players to experience Chapter 7 combat and gameplay without a download. The demo is available in North America and the UK, with the full game currently discounted on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store.
EVE Frontier’s inaugural Conclave of Luminaries fills its eight seats
Fenris Creations has appointed eight players to the inaugural Conclave of Luminaries for its game EVE Frontier. This community body aims to provide a permanent channel for player feedback to the studio. The appointments were revealed during the game's weekly Frontier Friday stream.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s Map is Triple the Size of Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6's map will be three times the size of Red Dead Redemption 2's playable area. The game is set to launch on November 19th for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, featuring a vast world that includes the city of Vice City and the wilderness of Leonida.
Crimson Desert will be slowing down its free updates in preparation for its paid DLC, and I'm just glad Pearl Abyss…
Pearl Abyss is shifting development resources from free updates to focus on Crimson Desert's first major paid DLC, which is slated for release in the final quarter of this year. While free updates will slow down, they will continue, with director of marketing and PR Will Powers confirming the change in pace.
Crimson Desert’s Updates May Not Have The Same “Scope, Scale and Pace” After 2.0
Pearl Abyss PR director Will Powers stated that future updates for Crimson Desert may not maintain the same "scope, scale, and pace" as previous ones, as the development team shifts focus to an upcoming paid DLC. While support will continue with further updates, the company is prioritizing the DLC, which is targeting a release this year and may feature a nautical theme. The recent 2.0 update enhanced the game's narrative and added features like Abyss Links for skill management.
Crimson Desert updates are slowing down in "scope, scale, and pace" as Pearl Abyss shifts focus to the DLC
Pearl Abyss is slowing down the scope, scale, and pace of updates for Crimson Desert to focus on the game's upcoming DLC. The developer has shifted resources from regular updates to concentrate on the paid expansion, which is still slated for release later this year. This change follows the successful launch of the base game and its 2.0 update.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Every Major Announcement, Reveal and Trailer | Invision Game Community
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and its new expansion, Songs of the Past, being major surprises. Other highlights included new looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Path of Exile 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside reveals for new titles like Nodus Fall and Afterworld. The event also confirmed release dates for several games targeting 2026 and 2027, indicating a strong lineup for the coming years.
New Crimson Desert Enhanced update meant to "improve the narrative flow" actually makes it feel "like a…
Pearl Abyss's recent Crimson Desert Enhanced update, which aimed to improve narrative flow with new scenes and dialogue, has been met with player astonishment. Many players report that the changes make the game feel significantly different, particularly in the early sections, with added context for character motivations and sidequests contributing to a richer overall experience.
Hit 2026 PS5 Adventure Game Shadow-Drops Free Enhanced Version
Pearl Abyss has released a free enhanced version of their 2026 PlayStation 5 action-adventure game, Crimson Desert. This update adds new narrative content, dialogue, and five new voiceover languages, alongside Arabic subtitles and UI. The enhanced version is available now, with a limited-time 20% discount bringing the price down to $55.99.
Crimson Desert's 2.0 update's most surprising change is an effort to make Kliff a fully realised character…
Pearl Abyss has released the 'Crimson Desert Enhanced' update for PC, focusing on improving the main story and character development, particularly for the character Kliff. The update introduces new skills for Kliff, UI tweaks, and bug fixes, alongside a re-tuning of the game's narrative to address player feedback about the opening hours.
Crimson Desert Enhanced is a free upgrade that's out now and revamps the story, adds new skills and comes with all previously-released updates
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Enhanced, a free upgrade that includes all previous updates and adds new story cutscenes, narrative moments, and skills. The update also introduces a revamped skill system with Abyss Links and Abyss Artifacts, and launches with new voice languages for German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese. The game is currently on sale with a 20 percent discount.
Crimson Desert Gets Enhanced Update With Additional Story Moments, More Localization Options
Pearl Abyss has released a new trailer for Crimson Desert Enhanced, detailing improvements including additional story moments and expanded localization options. This free update is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The company is also working on an expansion aiming for a Q3 2026 launch, with recent updates hinting at potential nautical adventures.
Crimson Desert is Becoming Crimson Desert Enhanced For Free
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, a new version of the game that will be available for free to all players. This enhanced version will include additional story content.
Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, an update for their open-world game that will introduce new story moments and expanded voice-over options in German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese, along with Arabic subtitles and UI.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2026 – Splatoon Raiders debuts in the top 10
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for July 2026, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 leading the monthly charts. New releases Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also secured spots in the top ten. The article also provides a list of the overall best-selling games for 2026 so far, with Resident Evil Requiem at the top.
Gaming Hardware Spending in US for July 2026 Was The Lowest Since 2020, Says Analyst
US gaming hardware spending in July 2026 reached its lowest point since 2020, falling 29% year-on-year to $282 million, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. This downturn affected all platforms, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch sales declining, exacerbated by a 16% increase in average hardware prices due to component shortages. Despite overall declines, the Nintendo Switch 2 led in unit sales, while Resident Evil Requiem topped software charts.
Crimson Desert’s Update Have Made Changes That Imply Nautical Theme For DLC – Rumor
Recent updates to Crimson Desert by Pearl Abyss suggest an upcoming DLC with a nautical theme, indicated by new underwater seaweed and sandy coastlines. The developer is also targeting a 2026 release for the DLC and the first half of 2027 for a Nintendo Switch version, while also working on improvements for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S versions.
Black Desert Mobile celebrates one year of its united global server with five weeks of events
Black Desert Mobile is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its united global server with five weeks of in-game events. These events will feature continent-themed activities, weekly rewards, a digital cake buff, and various quests and boss fights. The latest patch also includes updates to bounty missions, class adjustments, and overall game fixes.
EVE Frontier’s 0.6.8.0 Update Brings a Modular Reiver, Deployable Sentry Turret and Temporal Desync
Fenris Creations released EVE Frontier update 0.6.8.0, introducing a reworked modular Reiver ship, a deployable sentry turret, and a new Temporal Desync status effect. This mid-cycle update also adds support for managing multiple ships via boarding at a refuge. Future updates will focus on full ship and structure modularity, temporary player teams, and shared storage.