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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.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favor
EverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
Crimson Desert Players Criticise 15-Minute Time Limit, 50-Minute Cooldown For Dragon Riding
Players of Crimson Desert are criticizing the game's dragon riding feature, which is limited to 15-minute sessions with a 50-minute cooldown. This limitation, despite the dragon being a prominent feature in marketing and unlocked late in the game, has led to player disappointment. Developer Pearl Abyss has shown receptiveness to feedback, previously addressing inventory limits and adding storage.
Crimson Desert Reportedly Suffered From Studio’s Inverted Hierarchy, Bad Leadership – Rumor
Anonymous former Pearl Abyss employees claim Crimson Desert's development was plagued by an inverted studio hierarchy and poor leadership, leading to a disorganized final product. These reports suggest internal power struggles and a lack of acknowledgment for dissenting opinions contributed to the game's issues, despite its commercial success.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds Storage Chests, Nerfs Several Bosses and Enemies, and Much More
A new patch for Crimson Desert on PC introduces a private storage chest, adds more fast travel points via Abyss Nexuses, and makes Force Palm available earlier. The update also includes nerfs to several enemies and bosses, reduced stamina consumption when blocking, and adjustments to Kearush the Slayer's attack patterns. Additionally, mouse and keyboard users receive shortcuts for inventory, skills, journal, and map, and Bismuth ore can now be mined without special damage types.
Crimson Desert is Now Playable on Intel ARC GPUs, But Optimization is “Still Ongoing”
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert is now playable on Intel ARC GPUs, though optimization is still ongoing and may result in performance issues. The developer plans to continue improving compatibility and performance through future updates. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Crimson Desert – Why Are Millions Addicted Despite Such a Divided Response?
Despite a divided critical response and mixed user reviews, Crimson Desert has achieved over two million sales within 48 hours of launch. The article explores the reasons behind its strong initial performance and continued player engagement, citing effective marketing, compelling exploration and combat mechanics, and the appeal of overcoming in-game challenges as key factors.
How to slaughter livestock in Crimson Desert – Ben’s Request guide
This guide explains how to complete the 'Ben's Request' quest in Crimson Desert, which involves stealing and then killing livestock. Players need to acquire a mask from a vendor or defeated bandits to steal the animal without being detected. The guide also details the uses for the meat obtained from slaughtered livestock, including feeding pets and healing in combat.
Crimson Desert developer apologizes and promises to replace AI-generated art
Pearl Abyss has apologized for including AI-generated art in its open-world RPG Crimson Desert, stating that some 2D visual props were created using experimental AI tools and not replaced before launch. The developer will conduct an audit and replace affected assets in upcoming patches, aiming for greater transparency. This follows similar controversies involving Sandfall Interactive and Embark Studios.
New report claims Crimson Desert's development was plagued by "a hodgepodge of features crammed together" and leaders who "don't acknowledge anyone who doesn't share their exact mindset"
Two anonymous Pearl Abyss developers have claimed that Crimson Desert's development was marred by an inverted management hierarchy and a culture that suppressed dissenting opinions. The developers allege that features were haphazardly added, citing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's release as a catalyst for rushed additions. These issues, they believe, led to the game's perceived flaws and a messy final product.
How to farm unlimited Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert
A glitch in Crimson Desert allows players to farm unlimited Abyss Artifacts, which are used to improve character skills. This exploit is available during the 'The Face Behind the Mask' questline in Chapter 3, specifically by repeatedly engaging totems and minions near the Reed Devil subquest. While the method is grindy, it offers a way to power up characters early in the game.
Crimson Desert's soundtrack is criminally inoffensive but that hasn't stopped one song from driving me insane
This article discusses the soundtrack of Crimson Desert, finding it to be inoffensive but repetitive, particularly a specific song used for culinary activities. The author contrasts this with the game's otherwise strong audio design and expresses disappointment that the music doesn't fully enhance the immersive experience.
Crimson Desert team apologizes after players find AI art in the game: 'Our intention has always been for any such…
Developer Pearl Abyss has apologized after players discovered likely AI-generated art assets in Crimson Desert. The company stated that experimental AI tools were used for early-stage iteration on 2D visual props, with the intention of replacing them with finalized art that met their quality standards.
Intel Offered Crimson Desert Compatibility Assistance
Intel offered compatibility assistance for the newly released RPG Crimson Desert after reports surfaced that Intel Arc graphics cards were unable to run the game. Developer Pearl Abyss had previously advised affected users to seek refunds.