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Crimson Desert fans are running into a weird bloodthisty problem
Some dedicated players of Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert are finding the open-world RPG has become too peaceful after hundreds of hours, with many enemies cleared from certain areas. This makes it difficult for players to test endgame builds and upgraded gear, raising questions about long-term world behavior.
Crimson Desert's map is so big that you can go to space and look down at Pywel from the surprisingly detailed stars
Players have discovered that Crimson Desert's massive map extends into outer space, featuring detailed stars and a visible planet curvature. This discovery was made possible through mods and exploits, leading to speculation about potential space-themed DLC or future game content from Pearl Abyss.
Crimson Desert players are literally running out of enemies to fight after blasting to the endgame: "Pearl Abyss…
Players of Crimson Desert are reporting a lack of enemies and engaging content in the endgame, with some suggesting the map becomes empty after progressing through main story missions. This has led to discussions and calls for developer Pearl Abyss to address the issue, with comparisons drawn to other open-world games like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Cyberpunk 2077 which faced similar criticisms.
"We had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert," former Just Cause boss says of Avalanche's cancelled fantasy open-world game
Former Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg stated that the studio's cancelled fantasy open-world game, AionGuard, had plans that mirrored features seen in the recently released Crimson Desert. Sundberg believes AionGuard could have been very similar to Crimson Desert, which has achieved significant sales success.
Crimson Desert players are visiting space and finding that Pearl Abyss modelled a really weird amount of it
Players exploring Crimson Desert have discovered that the game features a surprisingly detailed model of space, including the atmosphere, Milky Way, and a curved planetary surface. This level of detail, potentially enabled by Pearl Abyss's Blackspace Engine, has led to speculation about future space-based DLC, though it may also be a testament to the developers' commitment to detail, similar to Rockstar's approach with Red Dead Redemption 2.
Crimson Desert super fan "played 56 hours straight and slept 8" on repeat to earn its Platinum trophy, and even Pearl Abyss is concerned: "That's not enough sleep"
A Crimson Desert player has earned the game's Platinum trophy on PlayStation 5 in an exceptionally short amount of time, playing for 56 hours straight at points. Pearl Abyss' PR and marketing lead, Will Powers, expressed concern over the player's reported sleep schedule, deeming it unhealthy.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 4, 2026 – Mario Kart World still putting in work
The UK software sales chart for the week ending April 4, 2026, shows Mario Kart World remaining a top performer, holding the second position. Resident Evil Requiem moved up to first place, while Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 saw a significant jump in sales.
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.
