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Crimson Desert Players Are Finding Their Way Into A Surprisingly Detailed Outer Space
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered a detailed outer space environment accessible through a mod that allows infinite aerial stabbing. This discovery highlights Pearl Abyss's attention to detail, even in areas not intended for normal gameplay. The game has also recently addressed player feedback on quality-of-life features and apologized for the use of AI-generated art.
Crimson Desert has received FSR SDK 2.2 support, offering better upscaling and frame generation for AMD cards
Crimson Desert has received an update implementing FSR SDK 2.2, enhancing upscaling and frame generation performance, particularly for AMD graphics cards. The patch also addresses graphical issues with ray-traced reflections and character rendering, alongside general stability and performance optimizations for PC and consoles.
Crimson Desert Ranks in the Top 20 for Total Weekly Active Players on Consoles in the US
Crimson Desert has maintained strong player engagement on consoles in the US nearly three weeks after launch, with players averaging significant hours per week. The game ranks in the top 20 for total weekly active players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and has sold over four million copies.
Devious Crimson Desert players are sending NPCs tumbling to their deaths by weaponizing their insatiable apple cravings
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered a method to exploit NPC behavior by using apples to lure them into falling to their deaths from high places. This emergent gameplay mechanic leverages the NPCs' strong desire for dropped food items, particularly apples, causing them to jump off ledges when encountering an obstacle like a log placed over an edge.
Crimson Desert fan spends days watching NPCs build a statue in real time like a Red Dead Redemption 2 fan watching clothes dry, Kingdom Come: Deliverance boss says "this is absolutely insane"
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered that they can observe NPCs constructing a statue in real-time after completing a specific quest. This detailed, albeit slow, process has drawn comparisons to the idle activities found in games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5, with industry figures like Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios expressing astonishment at the dedication to such a granular detail.
Crimson Desert players average over 20 hours a week in the open-world game, blowing away almost everything else on…
Crimson Desert players are averaging over 20 hours per week, with US players on Xbox averaging 20 hours and PlayStation players averaging 22 hours in the week ending March 28. This playtime places Crimson Desert as the top game on Xbox and second on PlayStation for average weekly hours per active user, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. The game also saw a significant increase in total weekly active users across both platforms.
How to complete Prox’s Request in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to complete Prox's Request, a faction quest in Crimson Desert. Players must locate a camp northeast of Hernand Town, speak with a goblin, and then deliver counterfeit goods to another goblin at the Goldleaf Trading Post south of Hernand. Completing the quest rewards players with a Cloth Piece, Inventory Expansion Slots, and increases Prox's Trust and Hernandian Contribution.
Your joys will always be someone else's junk
Despite its abysmal reputation and numerous technical issues, the author finds personal satisfaction in playing Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2. The game's combat mechanics and focus on the physicality of mobile suits resonate with the author's appreciation for the Gundam Universal Century setting, offering a unique experience that outweighs its widely criticized flaws.
After Hundreds of Hours, Some Crimson Desert Players Are Complaining That the World Has Become Too 'Peaceful' Because They've Basically Killed All the Enemies
Some players of Pearl Abyss' action adventure game Crimson Desert are finding the open world too peaceful after hundreds of hours, as they have cleared out most of the enemies. The game features a large map and a story that takes over 100 hours to complete.
How to find a Large Animal Bone in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to obtain Large Animal Bones in Crimson Desert, a crucial late-game crafting material used for equipment upgrades. Players are advised to hunt large animals such as bears, moose, elephants, rhinos, and boars, with moose and bears being particularly common farming targets in specific regions like Pailune and Hernand Highlands.
Crimson Desert Players Beg You Don't Take Items Too Early
Players of Crimson Desert are encountering game-breaking bugs that softlock questlines, particularly the Fragment of Life mission, by collecting key items too early. While workarounds like save file reverting or inventory mods exist, developer Pearl Abyss is reportedly reworking some quest chains. The game, launched on March 19 for consoles and PC, has sold over 4 million copies.
The Best PS5 Games In 2026
This article rounds up the best PlayStation 5 games available, covering a wide range of genres and styles from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. It highlights recent favorites and modern classics, aiming to help players discover must-play titles for the console. The list includes critically acclaimed games like Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, among many others.
Crimson Desert Patch Tries To Make Storage Less Frustrating
Pearl Abyss has released Patch Version 1.02.00 for Crimson Desert, significantly increasing private storage capacity from 240 to a maximum of 1000 slots by expanding the Greymane's camp. This update also introduces a Headgear Visibility option, improved explosive barrel visibility, and new movement control settings, aiming to address player frustrations with inventory management since the game's launch.
Best locations and farming methods for Epidote in Crimson Desert
This guide details the best locations and methods for farming Epidote ore in Crimson Desert. Players can find Epidote through mining nodes in the Pailune and Crimson Desert regions, purchasing it from Mineral Shops with Silver, or as a rare drop from defeating Hexe Earthen Troops after unlocking Demeniss.
How to get the Bekker Bow in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to obtain the Bekker Bow in Crimson Desert, a powerful early-game ranged weapon. Players can either craft the bow by gathering Timber and Fine Timber and obtaining the 'Ranged Weapons of the World - Bows, Vol. 1' manual, or purchase it for 4.32 Silver from the Hernand Equipment Ship in Hernand Town Center.
Wyldheart co-op RPG: Fable meets D&D vibes!... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including a preview of the co-op RPG Wyldheart inspired by Fable and D&D, an analysis of why Halo broke PC gaming's FPS dominance, a Call of Duty pro player's dismissal after leaked sexts, and a patch update for Crimson Desert. It also briefly mentions Elden Ring cutscenes, the CRPG Esoteric Ebb, a Fortnite skin, and Take-Two Interactive's AI team being axed.
How to get Odeck’s Protector Armor Set in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to obtain the Odeck's Protector Armor set in Crimson Desert. Players can acquire the full set through a late-game quest or by finding individual pieces scattered throughout the world. Specific locations for the boots, gloves, helm, cloak, and chest pieces are provided, often involving breaking through breakable walls using the Force Palm ability.
After over 150 hours with Crimson Desert, it still makes no damn sense—compels me though
After over 150 hours, Crimson Desert remains a compelling but confusing experience, defying easy categorization as an MMO or traditional RPG. Pearl Abyss has significantly softened the game's initially harsh design choices post-launch, resulting in a smoother, more accessible single-player experience that blends elements of both genres. Despite its identity crisis, the vast open world and numerous systems make it one of the most engaging games played recently.
Crimson Desert’s Storage Chest Now Has 1000 Slots, As New Patch Also Adds Headgear Visibility
Pearl Abyss has released Patch 1.02.00 for Crimson Desert, significantly increasing the storage chest capacity from 240 to 1000 slots, tied to camp expansion. The update also introduces headgear visibility toggles, new cat armor, and adjusted movement controls, including a classic sprint option. Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
I highly recommend these 3 must-play games this weekend across the PS5, Xbox, and PC
This weekend offers a diverse gaming lineup including Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for PlayStation Plus subscribers, Crimson Desert with its improved open-world and combat, and Grand Theft Auto V, which is leaving Xbox Game Pass soon. These titles cater to different tastes, from classic puzzle-platforming to modern open-world epics.
